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USAR Quartermaster Warrant Officer
Direct Commission (DC) Program
USAR Direct Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this apply to AGR or just TPU?
This applies to both AGR and TPU.
Do I still have to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School?
Yes, Warrant Officer Candidate School is a prerequisite for Warrant Officer Basic Course.
Do I have to submit a WO packet for the WOC Selection Board?
Yes. You must submit a WO packet, be identified as technically qualified, and direct commission qualified by QM proponent and be selected by the WOC selection board to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School.
How do I apply?
All SFC and above who apply for a USAR QM WO MOS will automatically be evaluated for Direct Commission by the QM Proponent.
How will I be notified if I qualify?
Applicants identified as eligible for direct commission will be notified in the same Determination of Eligibility Memorandum that notifies them that they are technically qualified for the WO MOS they applied for.
Can any of the DC criteria be waived?
No.
Where can I find information about applying for WO, the administrative qualifications and/or MOS prerequisites?
This page was last updated on:
September 2, 2025