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Army Warrant Officer Essay

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Since the official induction of the warrant officer into the United States Army in July of 1918, we have stood the test of time and have been a major asset throughout military history. The commission of warrant in the U.S. Navy dates as far back as the late 1700s. The early years of the British Navy relied on an officer in the position of warrant that was not part of the Royal family to be the commander of the ship, but was much more experienced than a junior enlisted sailor. These men had vast experience and worked alongside the new lieutenant or captain to mentor them in the ways of ship operations and how to be an effective commander.

The numbers and strengths of the Army warrant officer has varied throughout history, but our importance, roles, and significance to the mission, have only continued to grow. Within our doctrine, such as ADRP 6-22; Army Leadership, there is no defined leadership roles for the warrant officer. We fall in line with officers in general, being the senior mentor and leader in the organization. Whereas an enlisted Soldier swears an oath to follow lawful orders, an officer promises to “well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office.” As an officer, we must go the extra step, think outside the box, adjust …show more content…

As aviators, we usually do not have the responsibility of being signed for equipment or having a platoon of Soldiers, but we do have the accountability of our knowledge and skill sets and applying them to support the commander. Our type of leadership does not always directly affect the chain of command and the soldiers like a squad leader or platoon leader should. We work in the background, being able to approach the NCO leadership chain and also the commander, with the same candor and panache to accomplish the mission at

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