160th SOAR(Abn) WARRANT OFFICER

“I am a tested volunteer seeking only to safeguard the honor and prestige of my country, by serving the elite Special Operations Soldiers of the United States”

Since our inception, the 160th SOAR has filled its ranks with “tested volunteers”. This means that all Warrant Officers must apply and assess for service in the 160th. This application process begins when you submit your package and ends when you report for duty.

STEP 1: INITIAL APPLICATION

Download and Complete the 160th SOAR(Abn) application and attach letters of reference. Once complete forward it to the relevant Army Special Operations Recruiter, and await approval of your package.

STEP 2: APPLICATION REVIEW

Your recruiter will submit your package to the 160th SOAR(Abn) Assessment Branch which will review your application. Throughout their assessment you can anticipate several interviews with prestigious members of the branch.

Following approval, you will be contacted in order to schedule you Assessment & Selection process

STEP 3: ASSESSMENT WEEK

Assessment is a week long assessment program and consists of the following:

  • Night Stalker Physical Readiness Test

  • MOS Related Testing

  • Screening and Interviews

  • Flight Evaluation

  • Formal Board interview resulting in an accept or decline decision

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualified in one of the authorized MOS

  • Open to Active Duty

  • Able to obtain a TOP SECRET security clearance

  • Must be in good physical condition

  • Be a Pilot in Command (PIC)

  • 50 military flight hours