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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2011, 12:39
Replies: 11
Views: 8,930
Posted By Chief_Two

Not Long Here - all US Warrant Officers are...

Not Long Here - all US Warrant Officers are Officers but, from 2011, they will be commissioned at Warrant Officer 1. They will not be appointed by a Warrant.

This will be useful information for...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2011, 21:01
Replies: 11
Views: 8,930
Posted By Chief_Two

US WO1s to be Commissioned

The 2011 Defense Authorization Act has changed the status of Warrant Officer 1s in the US Army. They will be Commissioned by the President of the United States (currently they are appointed by...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2008, 20:09
Replies: 26
Views: 4,064
Posted By Chief_Two

There have been no WO1s appointed in the US Navy...

There have been no WO1s appointed in the US Navy since 1975. Royal Navy exchange WO1s fill Master Chief billets.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2008, 14:42
Replies: 26
Views: 4,064
Posted By Chief_Two

Warrant Officers are commissioned at Chief...

Warrant Officers are commissioned at Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the United States Navy. There are no Warrant Officer 1s (appointed officers not non-commissioned officers) in the US Navy.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2007, 14:03
Replies: 68
Views: 15,114
Posted By Chief_Two

Warrant Officers are appointed at WO1 and...

Warrant Officers are appointed at WO1 and commissioned at CW2. The ranks are:

WO1 - Warrant Officer 1
CW2 - Chief Warrant Officer 2
CW3 - Chief Warrant Officer 3
CW4 - Chief Warrant Officer 4...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2007, 13:22
Replies: 46
Views: 7,873
Posted By Chief_Two

The solution for the British Army Air Corps might...

The solution for the British Army Air Corps might be a separate Warrant Officer Corps with opportunities for civilian as well as enlisted entry.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2007, 13:06
Replies: 46
Views: 7,873
Posted By Chief_Two

Which shouldn't be a problem as he'll be one of...

Which shouldn't be a problem as he'll be one of many Warrants at Fort Rucker.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2007, 19:23
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Wink You need a more senior rank as well - Staff...

You need a more senior rank as well - Staff Warrant Officer or Staff Master Aircrew??

So Mrs Butt, a Staff Master Aircrew would be known as SMACR Butt
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2007, 20:16
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

So you've been the same rank for 19 years. I...

So you've been the same rank for 19 years. I think the RAF need a few Chief Warrant Officer grades!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2007, 19:47
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Shouldn't that be the 'WOs, MACRs and SNCOs Mess'...

Shouldn't that be the 'WOs, MACRs and SNCOs Mess' :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2007, 04:23
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

The USAF stopped their Warrant Officer program in...

The USAF stopped their Warrant Officer program in 1958 when the E8 and E9 (Chief Master Sergeant) grades were introduced.

US Navy E7 -E9 (Chief, Senior Chief and Master Chief Petty Officers) are...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2007, 19:20
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

1. If you mean US Command Sergeant Majors, I...

1. If you mean US Command Sergeant Majors, I don't think so. They progress from Battalion CSM to Brigade, Division, Multi National Force CSM etc. Up to 12 years enlisted service, NCOs can apply for...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2007, 18:45
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I've moved on! :ok:

I've moved on! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2007, 17:33
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Well sorry to contradict you but if the US Army...

Well sorry to contradict you but if the US Army appoints you as an Officer then you are an Officer.

The Department of Defense website gives a good definition of an Officer:

Officer ranks in...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2007, 06:39
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

WO1 Yes Yes Yes Officers' Club ...

WO1 Yes
Yes
Yes
Officers' Club


The title 'Warrant Officer' seems to be the cause of some confusion.

In your Armed Forces a commissioned officer holds a commission and a warrant officer...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2007, 19:33
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

We are different, but the prestige of achieving...

We are different, but the prestige of achieving Warrant Rank is the same.

For example, the fact that Australian WO2s are now equivalent to Flight Sergeants and CPOs (Staff Sergeant is being...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2007, 18:55
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Sorry to disappoint you but I have no intention...

Sorry to disappoint you but I have no intention of retiring. It's a pleasure and an honor to be able to serve my country as a Commissioned Warrant Officer.:)
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2007, 21:33
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

F/Sgt A courteous and erudite response. The...

F/Sgt

A courteous and erudite response. The RAF should promote you to WO (or MACR?:ooh:) immediately! :D:ok:

I note on the WO2 issue that in the Australian Armed Forces, their Army WO2, who...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2007, 20:23
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I'm certainly not suggesting British WOs are...

I'm certainly not suggesting British WOs are inferior to US WOs.




I feel an affinity for British Army WO2s as in terms of age and competence they appear to be very similar to US Army CW2s.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2007, 19:10
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I've studied the Wikipedia article and it has...

I've studied the Wikipedia article and it has some inaccuracies. I don't know about Romania, but Greece's and Poland's WOs are NATO OR9s.



It causes much confusion and Brit WOs are very...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 19:32
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I'm very aware :(

I'm very aware :(
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 18:34
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Exclamation ZH875 Let's avoid personal abuse. However I...

ZH875

Let's avoid personal abuse. However I would still like an answer to my question.



Why??
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 14:31
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Unhappy I'm just surprised that the British Armed Forces...

I'm just surprised that the British Armed Forces do not fully recognize the status of US Warrant Officers when a USAF E9 is expected to address a British Warrant Officer of the same status as 'Sir'.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 12:35
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I have no specific agenda. However, due to...

I have no specific agenda. However, due to possible misunderstandings, I think that WO ranks in other NATO armies should be more closely aligned with those in the US Armed Forces.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 05:45
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I expect the US Air Force don't understand your...

I expect the US Air Force don't understand your status as an RAF WO, as I can't imagine why a Command Chief Master Sergeant would address you as 'Sir'.

But good luck with your exchange position...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 05:35
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

But you are an OR9 like a US Chief Master...

But you are an OR9 like a US Chief Master Sergeant which is the corresponding rank in the USAF. Do you have officer status in your current role?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 05:27
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Why would a US E9 address you as 'Sir' if you are...

Why would a US E9 address you as 'Sir' if you are an E9 yourself?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 05:02
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Using American definitions it is. The point is...

Using American definitions it is. The point is that the New Zealanders are trying to align their rank structure with the US Armed Forces, but by using the 'WO' designation instead of 'MACR', they are...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2007, 04:17
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

The US armed forces would assume a MACR is a...

The US armed forces would assume a MACR is a Senior NCO and a WO is an Officer.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2007, 18:41
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I can't disagree with that! Congratulations...

I can't disagree with that! Congratulations anyway on your promotion to Warrant Officer. I clearly remember the day when I was appointed as a WO1! :D
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2007, 15:15
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Commissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the...

Commissioned as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the US Army and signed by the President of the United States.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2007, 15:00
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

I'm not getting into a flame war over saluting. ...

I'm not getting into a flame war over saluting.

However, I'm surprised that enlisted MACRs and WOs are included in the Air Force List for Officers. :ooh:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2007, 14:36
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

Yes, but have the British Armed Forces learned...

Yes, but have the British Armed Forces learned the rank structure of their US allies and in particular, the Warrant Officer ranks??
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2007, 07:46
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

The US Warrant Officer ranks are based on the old...

The US Warrant Officer ranks are based on the old Royal Navy WO rank which goes back to the 18th century and continued until 1949. So they actually predate the WO ranks in the British Army and RAF.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2007, 06:33
Replies: 213
Views: 41,775
Posted By Chief_Two

From the comments on this thread, it appears that...

From the comments on this thread, it appears that MACR are not regarded as true WOs in some quarters, possibly due in part to their title. My suggestion of renaming MACR as WOACR would at least solve...
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