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Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG), and United States Army Reserve (USAR). Suggested Improvements. The proponent of this pamphlet is the United States Army Aviation Center. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to Commander, United States ArmyAviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-AP, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5035. CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Paragraph INTRODUCTION Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Explanation of Abbreviations . . . . . . . . CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Aviation Warrant Officers (AWO) . . . . . . . Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT). . . . The Duties of an AWO Compared to an Aviation Branch Officer. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Eligibility to attend WOFT . . . . . . . . . Prerequisites for Eligible Applicants . . . . Application Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . Overseas Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Selection Process. . . . . . . . . . . . Selection Board Results . . . . . . . . . . . Removal From Candidate Status . . . . . . . . Responsibilities for Applicant Orders . . . . CHAPTER 3 WARRANT OFFICERTRAINING PHASES Warrant Officer Candidate School . . . . . . Warrant Officer Flight Training -- Primary. . -- Instruments -- Combat Skills -- Sig. Events -- A Final Note 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 13 14 15 15 16 16 i 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-9 2-10 2-11 3 3 4 4 4 6 9 9 9 10 10 1-1 1-2 1 1 Page

CHAPTER 4 Paragraph CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS Required Issue Clothing . . . . . . . . . . .Helpful Clothing Suggestions . . . . . . . . Civilian Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHAPTER 5 MISCELLANEOUS HELPFUL HINTS In-processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance (pay and allowances versus costs) Dependent Employment . . . . . . . . . . Student References and Pre-arrival Study Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automobiles . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Privately Owned Weapons . . . . . . . . . Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A--Class 1A Medical Fitness Report . . . . . 22 24 25 26 27 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 4-1 4-2 4-3 17 17 17 Page

B--Field Grade Aviator Interview . . . . . .C--Additional Administrative Requirements . . D--Warrant Officer Candidate School Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . E--The Alternate Flight Aptitude Selection Test (Information Sheet) . . . . . . . . F—-AFAST Study Guide . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1. Purpose.

The WOFT Guide was developed to give a broad overview of the course and outline the programprerequisites. This guide is designed to aid anyone in preparing for the Warrant Officer Flight Training Program. Information contained in this document subject to change without notice. 1-2. Explanation of Abbreviations.

ACIP .......... AFAST ......... AH ............ AIT . . . . . . APFT .......... APRP .......... AR ............ ARNG .......... ARPERCEN ...... ATMT . . . . . AWO ........... BDU........... BCT ........... CH ............ CIF ........... DA ............ ECLT .......... FAST .......... FORSCOM ....... FW ............ FWMEQC . . . . GED ........... GT ............ HSD ........... HQ ............ IERW .......... MILPO ......... MPRJ .......... NAC ........... NGB ........... OH ............ PAC ...........

Aviation Career Incentive Pay (Flight Pay) Alternate Flight AptitudeSelection Test Attack Helicopter Advanced Individual Training Army Physical Fitness Test Army Physical Readiness Program Army Regulation Army National Guard U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center Army Tape Measurement Test Aviation Warrant Officer Battledress Uniform Basic Combat Training Cargo Helicopter Central Issue Facility Department of the Army English Comprehension Language Test Flight Aptitude...