Background:
U.S. Army senior leaders identified modernization of our people, “people change,” as the most important part of continuous transformation. Training, educating and developing our people with skills, knowledge and abilities our warfighting formations need on the modern battlefield will have an outsized impact on improving lethality, mobility and survivability. This new Military Occupational Specialty, 390A Robotics Technician, will enable and provide robotic and autonomous system solutions to tactical problems across all warfighting functions and domains during competition, crisis, and combat operations. The 390A will be assigned to tactical formations at brigade/group-level and above. This new MOS will be the subject matter expert for planning robotics and autonomous systems operations, integrating those operations into broader plans, engineering and fabricating robotic and autonomous system solutions to tactical problems, managing attritable systems and their kinetic and sensor payloads, and delivering those capabilities and effects in support of Soldiers at the tactical edge. To accomplish these tasks, the 390A is trained and educated on unmanned systems, counter unmanned systems and the principles and fundamentals of network and software engineering, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Given the rapid pace of technological change, the 390A’s skills, knowledge and abilities require frequent updates to remain relevant. This will be accomplished through training, experimentation, self-study, professional military education, civilian education and internships throughout the course of a career as a 390A Robotics Technician.
a. Applicants will submit their packets to usasoc.390.aproponent.shdmbx@socom.mil prior to submitting their packets to USAREC Recruiter. Applicants must be available to access and complete a proctored online assessment prior to the Warrant Officer Selection Boards. Packet instructions are found below under Application and Procedures. Following submission, applicants will receive instructions for coordinating the assessment completion.
b. Applicants will undergo a file suitability assessment review by the U.S. Army Special Operations Center of Excellence (SOCoE).
c. Packets of personnel that meet the suitability assessment will then be evaluated and put in order of merit based on past performance and experience.
d. The top personnel identified will be invited to attend an in-person assessment and selection held at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A Principal and Alternate order of merit list [OML] for the Robotics Technical Integrator Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) will be published following the assessment and selection.
e. Final release of the by-name personnel will be coordinated through HQDA G1 and the Human Resource Center. The Commanding General, SOCoE, will officially notify all applicants of the decision to attend WOBC.
f. Packet submission deadlines to Army Special Operations Proponent Office.
(1) 29 September 2026 for the Warrant Officer Selection Board 26-30 January 2026.
(2) 1 March 2026 for the Warrant Officer Selection Board 11-15 May 26.
(3) 1 June 2026 for the Warrant Officer Selection Board 21-25 September 2026.
Eligibility:
a. The Robotics Technical Integrator, CMF 390A, is open to all enlisted, warrant officer, and officer that are currently serving in United States Army Special Operations Command units.
i. Enlisted: Open to all MOS E-4 through E-9.
ii. Officer: Open to all branches. Officers must be branch qualified and O-2 through O-4.
b. Must meet Army physical fitness and Army Height / Weight standards.
c. Must possess a Secret clearance.
d. Have no derogatory information in their OMPF, a referred NCOER or OER, or pending adverse action.
e. Must be able to complete a six-year active-duty service obligation following graduation from WOBC.
Application and Procedures
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Step 2: Create your packet with the following documents:
(2) Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Warrant Officer, minimum of a CW3, within your unit and your first line Commander, minimum of a O-5. Up to three (3) additional LoRs are acceptable but not required for a total of five (5). If you do not have a Senior Warrant Officer in your unit, identify a Senior Warrant Officer at the Brigade or Division level.
(3) Must select one of the following topics and submit a 500-word written statement on the relevance of the chosen topic to the Chief of Staff of the Army’s priorities and improving the lethality, mobility or survivability of the U.S. Army’s tactical formations on the modern battlefield. The candidate must state how they acquired their knowledge and the reasons for selecting the topic. There is not a specific format for the paper, but you must quote your sources.
(a) Robotics and autonomous systems and data science
(b) Robotics and autonomous system engineering
(c) Robotics and artificial intelligence or machine learning
(d) Robotics and electronic warfare
(e) Robotics and network or software engineering
(f) Robotics and warfighting functions (one or all the functions)
(g) Robotics and counter-robotics
(h) Robotics order of battle
(i) Robotics gunnery
(j) Robotics policy, acquisitions, law
(k) Robotics and autonomous systems technical research and development
(5) Professional certificates or licenses related to robotics, cyber, signal or electronic warfare. This can be civilian or military training.
(6) If applicable, provide transcripts from an accredited college and/or any certifications showing experience in a skill or talent that will support your success as a Robotics Technician
Step 3: Order of documents will be as it’s listed in step 2: 4187 (Only for Warrant Officer Branch Transfers), essay, etc.as documents are listed above. Packet submission should be combined into one single unencrypted PDF document ("Flattened" or "Print to PDF" preferred) and named as your last name and last 4 (example DOE1234.pdf).
DO NOT attach your documents to the 4187 or submit as a PDF portfolio. This could result in your documents not populating the information appropriately.
Step 4: Submit the completed packet to 390 Proponent with the subject line of the email as:
Subject: 390A - Doe, John D – 1234- CW2
*Exceptions to Policy: if you believe you require or need to submit an exception to policy, please contact 390 Proponent first. For example, time in service waivers or medical waivers.
*DO NOT attempt a PAR in IPPS-A