Special Forces Warrant Officer

Overview

Special Forces (SF) Warrant Officers are combat leaders and staff officers. They are experienced subject matter experts in unconventional warfare, operations and intelligence fusion, and planning and execution at all levels across the operational continuum.

Job duties

• Special Forces Warrant Officers advise commanders on all aspects of special operations and are responsible for the integration of emerging technologies. Warrant officers in the rank of WO1, CW2 and select CW3s serve on a Special Forces Operational Detachment–Alpha (SFOD-A) primarily as the assistant detachment commander and can also serve as the detachment commander (in the absence of a commander) or commander of specialized teams. CW3 through CW5 SF Warrant Officers serve as staff operations warrant officers within the SF group and at higher commands within SF, Army SOF and joint SOF staffs. They may lead task-organized SOF elements as directed. They serve as senior warrant officer advisors (SWOAs) to the commander for all warrant officer matters and other interests as directed. Select CW5s serve as the Command Chief Warrant Officer (CCWO) for the Commander, United States Army Special Forces Command (Airborne), CCWO for the commanders of the SF groups, and SWOA to Commander, United States Army Special Operations Command, as an integral part of the commander's personal staff.

Training

Training details are confirmed with an Army National Guard recruiter.

Civilian career relevance

The technical and leadership experience developed in this role may support related civilian career pathways.