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Old 9th May 2006, 02:11
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a question about U.S pilot rank in army aviation

Hey there I didn't know where else to psot this.. but i figured there'd probably be a faster response here. What is the lowest possible rank for a pilot in the U.S army? I was wondering because I don't think a pilot would be a private. please don't flame me for asking
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Warrant Officer One....usually one year in grade to make Chief Warrant Officer Two....then up to CW5. Alternatively....could be a 2nd Lieutenant....then 1st LT, Captain.....

W1 is a Warrant Officer (Officer) rank....CW2 and up are Commissioned Officers....2nd LT and up are Commissioned ranks.

Only the Army could come up with a system like that.
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thanks for your answer very informative i appreciate it
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SASless, I think this chiseller might have something to say about your reply mate...

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...S+Army+Warrant
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That was a classic pprune fishing trip.....many fish got caught on that one!
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Originally Posted by SASless
Warrant Officer One....usually one year in grade to make Chief Warrant Officer Two....then up to CW5. Alternatively....could be a 2nd Lieutenant....then 1st LT, Captain.....

W1 is a Warrant Officer (Officer) rank....CW2 and up are Commissioned Officers....2nd LT and up are Commissioned ranks.

Only the Army could come up with a system like that.
US Warrant Officers have the status and privileges of Commissioned Officers, i.e. members of Officers Club and entitled to a salute.
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Has New_WO1 been promoted to Chief 2?

This sounds like the previous posting (also on ARRSE and military.com) which got so many replies!
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Has New_WO1 been promoted to Chief 2?

This sounds like the previous posting (also on ARRSE and military.com) which got so many replies!

The real New_WO1 has been promoted.
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Already? Was it a special offer on cereals - buy one get one free - that meant you could collect the tokens more quickly.
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The real New_WO1 has been promoted.
OMG, no, surely not!
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After two years, it's a great honor to receive a Commission from the President of the United States, George W. Bush.

Please note the difference between New_WO1 (genuine) and New_W01 (imposter) in previous entries.
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Originally Posted by Chief_Two
After two years, it's a great honor to receive a Commission from the President of the United States, George W. Bush.

Please note the difference between New_WO1 (genuine) and New_W01 (imposter) in previous entries.

Oi, you crazee foo. I'm the real bleedin New_W01!

You sir, are an imposter and a multi tool. How the heck did you get promoted before me?? You must have blown Georgie boys legs up.
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Originally Posted by New_W01
Oi, you crazee foo. I'm the real bleedin New_W01!

You sir, are an imposter and a multi tool. How the heck did you get promoted before me?? You must have blown Georgie boys legs up.
New_W01 -you're the imposter as you've readily admitted

'BTW, all of my posts here were copy and pastes of his posts on the other site.

I shall now retire this user name and revert to a less troublesome one.'
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Originally Posted by SASless
Warrant Officer One....usually one year in grade to make Chief Warrant Officer Two....then up to CW5. Alternatively....could be a 2nd Lieutenant....then 1st LT, Captain.....

W1 is a Warrant Officer (Officer) rank....CW2 and up are Commissioned Officers....2nd LT and up are Commissioned ranks.

Only the Army could come up with a system like that.
Here's some further information on US Warrants



WARRANT OFFICER 1 (WO1)
An officer appointed by the Secretary of the Army. WO1s are basic level, technically and tactically focused officers who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, and advisor. WO1s primarily support levels of operations from team or detachment through battalion, requiring interaction with all soldier cohorts and primary staff.


CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 2 (CW2)
An officer, commissioned by the President of the United States. CW2s are intermediate level technical and tactical experts who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, and advisor. CW2s primarily support levels of operations from team or detachment through battalion, requiring interaction with all soldier cohorts and primary staff.


CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 (CW3)
An officer, commissioned by the President of the United States. CW3s are advanced-level technical and tactical experts who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, integrator, and advisor. CW3s primarily support levels of operations from team or detachment through brigade, requiring interaction with all soldier cohorts and primary staff.


CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4 (CW4)
An officer, commissioned by the President of the United States. CW4s are senior-level technical and tactical experts who perform the primary duties of technical leader, manager, maintainer, sustainer, integrator and advisor. They primarily support battalion, brigade, division, corps, and echelons above corps operations.


CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 5 (CW5)
An officer, commissioned by the President of the United States. CW5s are master-level technical and tactical experts who perform the primary duties of technical leader, manager, integrator, advisor, or any other particular duty prescribed by branch. CW5s primarily support brigade, division, corps, echelons above corps, and major command operations. CW5s have special WO leadership and representation responsibilities within their respective commands.
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CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 2 (CW2)
An officer, commissioned by the President of the United States. CW2s are intermediate level technical and tactical experts who perform the primary duties of technical leader, trainer, operator, manager, maintainer, sustainer, and advisor. CW2s primarily support levels of operations from team or detachment through battalion, requiring interaction with all soldier cohorts and primary staff.
We call them Corporals.
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We would consider the source and ignore the comment WG.
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Oh ffs. He's only gone and posted this on arrse again!

http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/index.p...t=38830#691016

He's obviously lost his memory since being promoted.

http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/...36.html#376736
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