CW2 OER Writing Guide

The CW2 OER evaluates an experienced warrant officer serving as a technical leader and advisor. At this level, evaluators expect deeper system-level expertise, ability to manage programs independently, and growing influence on unit operations through technical authority.

Typical duties:

Senior technical advisor to company and battalion leadership on MOS-specific operations

Manages programs, systems, or shops with significant equipment and personnel responsibility

Develops and implements SOPs for technical operations and maintenance procedures

Conducts technical inspections and certifies unit readiness in area of expertise

Mentors WO1s, NCOs, and Soldiers on advanced technical skills and procedures

Represents the unit at higher-level technical working groups and conferences

Example bullets:

o served as senior technical advisor to the battalion commander on a fleet-wide equipment issue affecting readiness

o managed a maintenance program for 40 pieces of equipment, sustaining a 96% operational readiness rate over the rating period

o developed and implemented a new SOP for technical inspections that cut inspection time by a third battalion-wide

o mentored three WO1s on advanced diagnostic procedures, improving their technical certifications ahead of schedule

o certified unit readiness for an external technical inspection with zero critical findings

o represented the battalion at a technical working group, bringing back process improvements adopted by two other units

o advised the commander on a $400K equipment procurement decision, saving the battalion from a costly compatibility issue

o resolved a persistent equipment shortage by identifying an alternate supply source, restoring the unit to full readiness a month early