What shall E-9 Active duty and inactive duty personnel selected for CWO be appointed as after completing 2 years TIR as of 1 October when the CWO board convenes?

When E-9 active duty and inactive duty personnel are selected for Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) appointments and have completed at least two years Time In Rate (TIR) by the date the CWO board convenes, they are typically appointed as CWO2. This is consistent with the guidelines that govern the rank progression for warrant officers, wherein the rank of CWO1 is generally reserved for those who have recently been appointed and do not have the required TIR to advance directly to CWO2.

The process recognizes the experience and seniority of those in the E-9 rank, allowing them to transition directly to a higher warrant officer rank while acknowledging their established time in their prior enlisted position. This helps ensure that seasoned personnel are placed into positions where their experience can be utilized effectively, supporting the needs of the service while also rewarding those who have demonstrated leadership at the E-9 level.

In contrast, ranks above CWO2, such as CWO3 and CWO4, require additional criteria, including further years of service and time in grade as a CWO2 or higher, making CWO2 the correct advancement for E-9 personnel with the specified experience upon selection.