ARMY DIR 2021-19 — Direct Appointment Of Senior Noncommissioned Officers To Chief Warrant Officer Two For Special Forces
ARMY DIR 2021-19 governs direct appointments of Regular Army senior NCOs to CW2 in the Special Forces branch.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2021-19
- Title: DIRECT APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TWO FOR SPECIAL FORCES
- Date: 05/12/2021
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2021-19 on armypubs.army.mil
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The directive addresses accession requirements for E-7, E-8, and E-9 senior NCOs, including WOCS completion and selection criteria. It also specifies related eligibility and promotion provisions and states when the directive is rescinded.
Applies to: This directive applies to accessions of senior noncommissioned officers (E-7/E-8/E-9) serving in the Regular Army.
Topics covered
- Senior NCO accessions
- CW2 appointments
- Warrant Officer Candidate School
- Special Forces accession criteria
- Warrant officer applicant eligibility
- CW2 promotion eligibility
Questions and answers
When may senior Regular Army NCOs be appointed directly to CW2?
To meet accession requirements for the SF branch, senior NCOs in the Regular Army may be appointed directly to the rank of CW2 after completing Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS). (paragraph 4)
How is selection made for direct appointment to CW2?
Selection for this appointment will be made based on criteria established by the DCS, G-1 in coordination with the SF branch. (paragraph 4)
What must candidates complete before becoming eligible for direct appointment to CW2?
Following graduation from the Warrant Officer Candidate School and award of the military occupational specialty, candidates who meet accession requirements established by DCS, G-1, in coordination with the Special Forces branch, are eligible for direct appointment to CW2 in lieu of WO1. (paragraph 4)
Who is the proponent for the direct appointment policy?
The Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 is the proponent for this policy. (paragraph 5)