Warrant Officer Reflection Paper

The position I selected to for an informational interview was for the Surface Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (SMM); a Wage Scale (WS) step 15 position for the Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG). I know the current holder of the position in the WAARNG therefore; I contacted a supervisor that holds the same position in a different state. The interview lasted approximately 30 minutes. The person I interviewed was extremely professional and offered as much time as necessary in the interview.

The nature, of this position is to provide overall direction and coordination of subordinate maintenance activities and functions. By participating with other management directors and establishing the requirements and schedules needed, the position serves as the highest level in the maintenance organization for the WAANG. With generally all the work activities controlled through two or more levels of supervision, this position remains the highest level in the organization that a Warrant Officer (WO) can hold.

Duties involved are much greater than I first anticipated; they start with the overall allocation of personnel and resources for the organization. Ensuring proper resources and personnel are available for the care of

There are several changes in the WAARNG much of which I am currently aware of, coming into the force structure of the WAARNG. He thought the position could possibly transform from a WO position, to the traditional officer. The traditional officer ranges from the rank of Lieutenant, all the way to General. He stated, the position in his state may transform to allow for Majors and above will fill the position. If the Washington State Military Department follows the same transformation, I will start looking at other options within the State, as this will have a direct effect on my five-year strategy for