Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
311A - CID Special Agent
 
Duties:
The CID Special Agent supervises or conducts investigations of incidents and offenses or allegations of criminality affecting Department of the Army or DoD personnel, property, facilities, or activities.
The duties for MOS 311A are as follows:
▪ Conducts independent felony-level criminal investigations; General Crimes (Property & Persons), Economic Crimes and Counter-Drug Operations, with U.S. Army interest to support post, camp and station commanders around the world.
▪ Processes crime scenes, collects evidence, and conducts interviews or interrogations of complainants, victims, witnesses, and subjects.
▪ Protective Services operations.
 
***Applicants must meet all Administrative Requirements to become a Warrant Officer.***
 
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Minimum Prerequisites:
  • Any MOS. There are NO WAIVERS to the requirements below.
  • Must submit for and be approved for acceptance into the Special Agent Program prior to submitting a WO Application. Please go to www.cid.army.mil and select JOIN CID to initiate the application process. NOTE: Current 31Ds are exempt from this requirement.
  • Must have a minimum of an Associates Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have a physical profile (PULHES) of 111111.
  • Current or Prior Enlisted must have a 107 minimum ST and a 110 minimum GT score.
  • Normal color vision, based upon a PIP examination.
  • Time in Service Requirement at time of application: (a) minimum of two years. (b) maximum of ten years.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator license.
  • No record of lost time or having received a less than an honorable discharge.
  • No court-martial convictions. No record of any disciplinary action under UCMJ which indicates behavior inconsistent with the high standards of a CID Special Agent.
  • No record of pre-trial intervention or conviction by military or civil court of the following: (a) Any offense involving force or violence. (b) Any major misconduct offense or charges considered felonies under the local law regardless of disposition.
  • No pattern of behavior or actions that is reasonably indicative of a contemptuous attitude toward the law or other duly constituted authority.
  • Must be able to speak and write clearly to express questions, conduct interviews, and present information when testifying.
  • No medically diagnosed history of alcoholism, psychotic disorders, or antisocial behavior.
  • Must be deployable worldwide and be able to execute all tasks associated with the DACID mission.
Letter of Recommendation Requirements:
Current 31D Applicants
Minimum: Two digitally signed LORs
Required Sources: Special Agent-in-Charge and Senior Warrant Officer (CW3-CW5 Active-Duty – Special Agent)
Validity: LORs are valid for 12 months from the date of signature
 
Non 31D Applicants
Minimum: Two digitally signed LORs
Required Sources: Company Commander and Battalion CDR, (CID Senior Warrant Officer CW5 Active Duty- Special Agent, Endorsement will be provided upon approval of application at CID proponent)
Validity: LORs are valid for 12 months from the date of signature
 
Training Requirements:
  • Must complete the 15-week CID Special Agent Course and the 4-week WO Basic Course at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in order to be awarded MOS 311A.
  • Must successfully complete a 6-month field training agent program to receive full certification as a Special Agent.
Address all warrant officer application questions and inquiries to a Regional Warrant Officer Recruiter.  Please visit the "How Do I Apply" page for required forms and examples. Contact the proponent POCs below for any questions regarding technical qualifications. Contact the DACID Military Suitability team for any questions about the application process at usarmy.belvoir.hqda-usacid.mbx.military-suitability-team@army.mil.
 
CW5 Paul D. Arthur
Command Chief Warrant Officer
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, 27130 Criminal Investigation Command, Quantico, VA 22164-2253
E-Mail: paul.d.arthur.mil@army.mil
Comm: (571) 305-4007
DSN: (312) 240-4007
 
Reserve/National Guard CID (311A)
POC: CW5 Cruz Garcia
AC/RC Coordinator
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division Quantico, VA
Email: cruz.m.garcia.mil@army.mil
Comm: (571) 305-4406
BB: (571) 286-9185

Last Update: 24 November 2025