COMDTINST M1420.1 — Appointing Warrant Officers

COMDTINST M1420.1 governs policies and standards for Coast Guard enlisted members and civilians becoming Coast Guard Warrant Officers.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M1420.1
  • Title: APPOINTING WARRANT OFFICERS
  • Date: 9/18/2020
  • Proponent: CG-1331

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It addresses eligibility, specialty requirements, appointment boards, selection, frocking, and appointment procedures. It requires applicants and Coast Guard commands to comply with specified standards and procedures.

Topics covered

  • Warrant officer eligibility
  • Specialty requirements
  • Appointment boards
  • Candidate selection
  • Frocking
  • Appointment procedures

Questions and answers

How many specialties can an applicant compete for in one promotion year?

Applicants must not compete for more than one specialty during each promotion year. (paragraph 2)

What pay grades are eligible to apply for warrant officer appointment?

Must be serving in pay grade E-6 to E-9 in the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve. (paragraph 2)

How long are members ineligible after being found not fully qualified?

Members that have been found not fully-qualified for appointment to warrant grade by a Board convened under Chapter 6 of this Manual are ineligible to reapply for two appointment cycles. (paragraph 1-1)

What must the warrant officer appointment board do before ranking candidates?

The board must first determine, by specialty, if all primary candidates are fully qualified to become warrant officers based on the information furnished in Article 6.F. of this Manual and the professional judgment of the board members. (paragraph 4)

What entitlements are prohibited at the frocked grade before appointment?

Frocked members must not receive any of the following entitlements at the frocked grade until appointed. (paragraph 5)

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