Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
170B - Electromagnetic Warfare Technician
The 170B Electromagnetic Warfare Technician plans, directs, executes, supervises, and assesses Electromagnetic Warfare and Cyberspace Operations. They also plan, direct, supervise, and assess Cyberspace Operations integration at the tactical edge, as required.
Duties:
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Integrate and synchronize, both air and ground, against adversary personnel, facilities, or equipment.
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The primary goal is to deny, degrade, disrupt, neutralize, or destroy enemy capabilities.
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Protect friendly electromagnetic system operations through active coordination, integration, and de-confliction.
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Integrate EW into the targeting and planning process and provide Electromagnetic Attack targeting priorities.
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Assist in the development of the enemy EW order of battle, EW target information, intelligence, and target selection standards.
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Coordinate with spectrum managers and offices to deconflict use of the EMS
Duties by Rank
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Junior Warrant Officers (W1-W2): Serve as an EW Technician within a Brigade Combat Team (BCT), Multi-Domain Effects Battalion (MDEB), Cyber Warfare Battalions, and other Army units.
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Advanced-Level Warrant Officers (W3): Serve as an EW Technician within a Division, Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), Combat Training Centers, or Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF). They may also fill development and broadening assignment positions.
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Senior-Level Warrant Officers (W4) serve as EW Technicians within a Division, Corps, or the U.S. Army Cyber School, among other opportunities, and may also fill development and broadening assignment positions.
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Master-Level Warrant Officers (W5): serve as Senior EW Technicians at Echelons Above Corps (EAC), Army Cyber Command and Western Hemisphere Command.
Minimum Prerequisites (all general prerequisites apply):
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Be a SGT and Above. (NO WAIVERS)
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Be a Basic Leadership Course (BLC) graduate. (NO WAIVERS)
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(ARMY) Applicants must have at least 36 months of outstanding performance NCOERs/AERs.
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Documented experience is required in executing EW operations and/or supporting, maintaining, or managing EW Systems
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Applicants must be able to obtain an adjudicated TS security clearance, prior to attending the 170B qualification course. COMPO 1 applicants WILL NOT be scheduled to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) until TS SCI clearance is awarded. (NO WAIVERS).
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A letter of recommendation (LOR) from a senior 170B Warrant Officer (CW3-CW5) is required (NO WAIVERS)
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Must have three (3) hours of English Composition and three (3) hours of Math (“C “grade or higher) from an accredited college or university. The only acceptable alternatives are completing the CLEP College Algebra and English Composition examination or an associate’s degree or higher. The Department of Education maintains a database of accredited postsecondary education institutions and programs at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. (NO WAIVERS)
Preferred qualifications for Active Component:
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Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
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Have experience and certifications in RF Theory, RADAR, or Antenna Theory.
Electromagnetic Warfare Career Program Manager
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-6887
DSN: (312) 780-6887
Gov Cell: (706) 524-1779
CW4 L. Paul Latané
Cyber WO Career Program Manager
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-4939
Gov Cell: (706) 832-9546
Jaclyn D. Rivera
WO Force Integration Specialist
Office Chief of Cyber,
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-5147
DSN: (312) 780-5147
USAR Senior Warrant Officer Advisor/Liaison
Cyber Center of Excellence
COMM: (706) 691-3865
CW4 James E Daniel Jr.
ARNG Liaison to Cyber Proponent
Cyber Warrant Officer Career Program Manager
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-3077
DSN: (312) 780-3077
Last Updated: 15 July 2025