What is a Warrant Officer

An officer appointed by warrant by the Secretary of the Army, based on a sound level of technical and tactical competence. The Warrant Officer is the highly specialized expert and trainer who, by gaining progressive levels of expertise and leadership, operates, maintains, administers and manages the Army's equipment, support activities, or technical systems for an entire career.

The information for this page is prepared by the Administrative Branch (MNP-OPM) of the Army Personnel Directorate of the New York Army National Guard. This branch has the responsibility for Warrant Officer Personnel Management.