AR 601-100 — Appointment Of Commissioned And Warrant Officers In The Regular Army
AR 601-100 governs eligibility, policy, and administrative procedures for appointing commissioned and warrant officers in the Regular Army.
- Publication number: AR 601-100
- Title: APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS IN THE REGULAR ARMY
- Date: 11/21/2006
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers citizenship, medical and fitness standards, conscientious objector status, security clearance, age, education, loyalty, character, convictions, and ineligibility. It also addresses Regular Army integration, personnel sources, service obligations, appointment grades, notifications, delays, assignments, and posthumous appointments.
Topics covered
- Citizenship requirements
- Medical and fitness standards
- Conscientious objector status
- Security clearance
- Age requirements
- Educational requirements
- Regular Army integration
- Posthumous appointments
Questions and answers
What proof of U.S. citizenship is required for a Regular Army appointment?
Applicants must prove U.S. citizenship by submitting a notarized birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, certificate of naturalization, an FS 240 (Consular Report of Birth Abroad), an FS 545 (Certification of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America), a DS 1350 (Certification of Birth Abroad to U.S. Citizen), a passport, and so on. (paragraph 1-5)
What physical profile disqualifies someone from a Regular Army appointment?
A person is medically qualified if no physical profile designator exceeds 3. (paragraph 1-6)
Are conscientious objectors eligible for appointment?
An individual must not be a conscientious objector. (paragraph 1-7)
What is the age requirement for an original commissioned appointment?
An original appointment as a commissioned officer in the RA may be given only to a person who is able to complete 20 years of active commissioned service (ACS) before the persons 62nd birthday (see 10 USC 532(a)(2)). (paragraph 1-9)
What education is required for a commissioned appointment in the basic branches?
An original appointment as a commissioned officer, other than a warrant officers (WOs), in the RA in the basic branches may be given only to a person who has a baccalaureate degree, except Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduates who have completed 90 semester hours of college study and who are able to complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution prior to the consideration by the captain promotion board. (paragraph 1-10)