Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
881A - Marine Engineering Officer
Duties:
Responsible for the efficient and economical operation of the engine room machinery, auxiliary machinery, and specific deck equipment. Supervises and performs installation and repair of marine power plants, propulsion systems, heating and ventilation systems, and other mechanical plumbing and electrical equipment in ships and marine facilities. Inspects ships, machinery to determine compliance with maintenance standards and/or to determine extent and nature of repairs required. Maintains maintenance logbooks and prepares maintenance reports and work orders. Implements the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) as it applies to Marine material. Manages onboard vessels repair parts supply.
Rank: (NON-WAIVABLE)
- Feeder MOS (88K/ 88L) Must be SGT(E-5) with three years of service or above (All COMPOs) and related Sister Service applicants).
- Must be certified in the CMF 88 to grade as per AR 56-9 if holding MOS 88K or 88L.
- Have equivalent experience from another service component.
- Have equivalent experience from the civilian sector with US Coast Guard credentials and currently serving in a service component.
- Non-Feeder MOS/Other Applicants Must be SSG(E-6) or above (All COMPOs).
Experience: (NON-WAIVABLE)
- Experience requirements only apply to Army FEEDER MOS 88K, 88L and related Sister Service applicants.
- Must have documented maritime experience in the deck or engine department within the last four years.
GT SCORE: (NON-WAIVABLE)
- Army FEEDER MOS 88K, 88L and related Sister Service applicants must have a minimum of 110 General Technical (GT) score.
- Army NON-FEEDER MOS/Other applicants must have a minimum of 118 General Technical (GT) score.
Military Education: (NON-WAIVABLE) All Army and Sister Service applicants.
- Completion of all phases of the Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) or equivalent Sister Service Professional Military Education (PME) (Indicated on ERB/STP or equivalent personnel record and provide copy of DA Form 1059) or certificates.
Physical: (NON-WAIVABLE) All Army and Sister Service applicants.
- Must have physical profile of not less than 22221 (to hold MOS).
- Must comply with AR 40-501 para 4-12 a 5(a)(b) and AR 56-9 para 5-2 b (2)(a)(b)(c).
- Must be deployable.
- U.S. Army Marine Certification Form (DA Form 7434) be completed with physical and included in packet.
NCO Evaluation Report: (NON-WAIVABLE) All Army and Sister Service applicants.
- Soldiers will submit all NCOERs; other service components will submit all evaluation reports.
- A minimum of three (3) NCOERs/OERs/evaluation reports are needed to apply.
- Rater’s bullet comments reflect exceptional performance.
- Feeder MOS must have clearly stated duties and responsibilities.
- The majority of NCOERs must reflect MOS competency, exceptional duty performance with quantifiable technical bullets that support the duties and responsibilities, areas of emphasis, and appointed duties.
- Senior Rater comments must be clear in defining NCO MOS competency, ability to lead and perform at a higher level in a stressful demanding environment.
- Exceptional promotion potential, i.e. promote ahead of peers/now/immediately.
- Capacity to serve in assignments or positions of increased supervisory responsibility.
- The majority of the Soldier's NCOERs must note "Successful" performance and superior potential by the Senior Rater or "Exceeded Standard" performance by the Rater and "Highly Qualified" potential by the Senior Rater.
- Successful duty performance is considered as a preponderance of the following:
- DA Form 2166-8. Exceeding the standard (Excellence). Rated by the Rater (Part Va) as “Among the Best” with strong Senior Rater comments.
- 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
Civilian Education: (WAIVABLE; CASE-BY-CASE) All applicants.
- Must have three (3) semester hours of College Algebra from an accredited academic institution (non-waivable). Must have three (3) semester hours of College English Composition. College level English credits that utilize English Composition as a prerequisite are acceptable. Speech and public speaking courses are not considered as meeting this requirement.
- Successful College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) in College Composition is an acceptable alternative. Transcripts comprised of only military training credit are not acceptable. The Department of Education maintains a database of accredited postsecondary education institutions and programs at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
- Sophia Learning is an acceptable alternative. Applicant’s college institution must be a Sophia partner.
- Successful completion of Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) 11/12A is an acceptable alternative. Only one TABE is required (11 or 12A) with NRS Level score of 6 or higher (+).
Letter of Recommendation (LOR): (NON-WAIVABLE) ALL Army and Sister Service applicants.
LOR must be from a senior 881A in the rank of CW3 or above. The Senior Marine Engineering Warrant Officer must work within your immediate organization or your chain of command. The letter must attest to your technical and tactical competence. If a Senior Warrant Officer is not assigned to your immediate organization or higher command:
- For Active Component, contact the Personnel Development Officer POCs below to assist with contacting a Senior Warrant Officer holding the feeder MOS to facilitate the required interview.
- For Reserve Component, contact the assigned Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) in your chain of command to assist with contacting a Senior Warrant Officer holding the feeder MOS to facilitate the required interview.
- For National Guard Component, contact the state WO Strength Manager or Ordnance ARNG Proponent Warrant Officer to assist with contacting a Senior Warrant Officer holding the feeder MOS for the letter of endorsement.
Direct Commission Opportunity Requirements (No Waivers):
Stellar senior Non-Commissioned Officers could be eligible to extend their careers and continue to train and mentor the future of the Transportation Corps. The Direct Commissioning (DC) initiative looks to retain knowledge and skills to continue shaping the force of 2030 and beyond.
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Must have been boarded and approved for Warrant Officer Candidate school.
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Sergeant First Class (SFC/E7) and above with high potential for promotion and documented exceptional performance in their evaluations.
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Must be a graduate of senior level NCOES (SLC or MLC) or equivalent i.e. BOLC
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Completed bachelor’s degree.
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Be recommended specifically for the Direct Commissioning (DC) initiative by the Senior Marine Engineer Warrant Officer. DC memorandum is a separate requirement from the Senior Marine Deck Warrant Officer Letter of Recommendation (LoR) but can be written by the recommender. Memorandum must articulate above average competency in the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors (KSB) for conducting, managing, and supervising deployment/redeployment operations within their MOS.
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Other services and civilians:
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Application is open to all other services (U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Coast Guard) and civilian mariners with the similar documented skills.
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Applications will be reviewed by the Regimental Warrant Officer and approved by the Chief of Transportation.
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Contact the Personnel Development Officer POCs below to assist with direct commission.
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.
Active Duty POC:
CW4 Johnnett (John) D. Razontejada
Warrant Officer Proponent Career Development Officer of the Chief of Transportation (OCOT)
Army Reserve POC:
CW5 Grant, DeAngelo
Reserve Affairs USAR Senior WO Advisor
(COMPO 3)
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Last Updated: 17 June 2024