• Have the Primary MOS of 74D
• SSG or above (Proponent Waiverable*)
• Graduate of MOS 74D ALC (Proponent Waiverable*)
• Hold MOS 74D with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the MOS. (Note: Recruiter and Drill Sergeant, other non-technical duties are not considered MOS experience)
• Base line score of 100 for the ST (NO WAIVERS)
• Must have a minimum of 18 months within the following positions:
  • Squad Leader in a Chemical Squad
  • CBRN NCO at battalion level or higher
  • Civil Support Team (CST), Team Chief/Reconnaissance NCO (National Guard and Reserve Only)
  • Chemical Reconnaissance Team (CRT), CBRN NCO
  • Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment (CRD), Assistant Team Leader/Team Leader
  • Instructor/Writer
  • Small Group Leader/Small Group Instructor
  • Capabilities Developer
• HAZMAT Certification. All applicants must be HAZMAT Technician certified. A copy of their DoD HAZMAT Technician Certificate issued by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), or International Accreditation for Fire Service Organizations (PRO BOARD) must be included in their WO application packet
• NCOERs must reflect outstanding duty performance as a 74D. Outstanding duty performance is considered as follows:
  • DA Form 2166-9-1. “Met Standard” in Part IVc-h, with strong Rater comments in Part IVi. “Most Qualified” or “Highly Qualified” with strong Senior Rater comments in Part V
  • DA Form 2166-9-2. Preponderance of “Far Exceeded Standard” or “Exceeded Standard” in Part IVc-i, with strong Rater comments in Part IVj; “Most Qualified” or “Highly Qualified” with strong Senior Rater comments in Part V
  • All – Outstanding performance should be articulated with specific, quantifiable comments by the Rater. Senior Rater potential comments should be clearly quantified and qualified
• Soldiers must be fully deployable, able to meet all physical requirements IAW AR 40-501, be able to take and pass an Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and meet height/weight standards IAW AR 600-9. Exceptions to policies for approved Army Fitness Test Alternate Events for entrance into Warrant Officer Candidate Program will only be considered for review under extraordinary circumstances.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  • Active Component Applicants must have a CW3 or above CBRN Warrant Officer Letter of Recommendation.  If the applicant does not have a CBRN Warrant Officer within his/her organization or on their installation, please contact proponent
  • National Guard and Army Reserve Applicants must have a CW2 or above CBRN Warrant Officer (serving in a Battalion position or higher) Letter of Recommendation
  •  All Applicants must have of Letters of Recommendation from their Company and Battalion Commander (or equivalent UCMJ Authorities)

• Have 24 months rated time in a supervisory position documented by exclusive NCOER's.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Diversity in assignments.

Last Updated: 16 May 2023