AR 135-100 — Appointment Of Commissioned And Warrant Officers Of The Army
AR 135-100 governs policy and procedures for appointing commissioned and warrant officers in the Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve.
- Publication number: AR 135-100
- Title: APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS OF THE ARMY
- Date: 09/01/1994
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 135-100 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers eligibility criteria, appointment limitations, grade and date of rank, application processing, and appointment documents. It also addresses specialized appointments, examining boards, and posthumous commissions and warrants.
Applies to: This regulation prescribes policy and procedures for the appointment of commissioned and warrant officers in the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and the United States Army Reserve (USAR).
Topics covered
- Appointment limitations
- Eligibility criteria
- Application processing
- Appointment grade and date of rank
- Examining boards
- Posthumous appointments
Questions and answers
What are basic branch appointments limited to each year?
Basic branch appointments will be limited per year to the total authorized by the DA Total Army Accession Plan. (paragraph 1-5)
What age limit applies to an applicant before appointment?
The applicant must not have reached the birthday of the maximum age indicated prior to appointment. (paragraph 1)
What citizenship requirement applies to Military Intelligence and Civil Affairs applicants?
Applicants for Military Intelligence (MI) and Civil Affairs Branches must be citizens of the United States.
When will an application be returned during processing?
Return application if applicant does not meet the basic administrative prerequisites for appointment, giving reasons for rejection. (paragraph 4)
What may be issued as a posthumous appointment after death in the line of duty?
Posthumous commissions may be issued when (1) The member was appointed to a commissioned grade but was unable to accept the appointment because of death in line of duty. (paragraph 5-3)