Virginia National Guard Warrant Officer Candidate School

05/15/2021

Good Morning VA PWOCC Class 901 is about to get hot and heavy with their ACFT.

10/03/2020

WOCS Staff is excited to be back in action with their brand new class 21-001. Their class color is “burnt orange” and their motto is “ Lead Through Expertise Sir!” They are rocking out day one of their Snowbird In-processing drill. Show them some encouragement and follow their journey!

08/24/2020

The only PreWOC class of 2020 was held 21-23 August at Fort Pickett, VA. 32 potential WOCS Candidates attended the drill weekend and experienced a taste of what they would endure if they chose to move forward and attend the WOCS program. Candidates conducted PRT, a foot march, attended instruction, held leadership positions in the class, and created their own class song. Candidates were evaluated by the WOCS TAC Staff who provided guidance on each Candidates strengths and weaknesses in regards to attending the WOCS. At the conclusion of the weekend the class presented their class song to CW5 Joseph Puckett, the VA CCWO. CW5 Puckett awarded coins to the first recipient of the "CW2 Kenneth Hall Motivation Award" and the Candidate who was voted by their classmates to receive the "Leadership Award".

07/03/2020

Issue #13 of the 2020 Commonwealth's Guardian bi-weekly newsletter is available for download in PDF format at https://go.usa.gov/xwuNQ. Please share the newsletter link with anyone you think would enjoy keeping up to date with the Virginia National Guard.

In this issue:

183rd RTI hosts final WOCS phase for first time
https://go.usa.gov/xwuNm

VNG continues statewide COVID-19 response support
https://go.usa.gov/xwuNp

VNG fixed-wing aviators return to Virginia after successful deployment
https://go.usa.gov/xwuN7

DMA Human Resources Office recognized for veterans hiring effort
https://go.usa.gov/xwuNA

Virginia MFT stresses importance of knowing self in setting fitness goals
https://go.usa.gov/xwuN6

Stream remediation project a first for Fort Pickett
https://go.usa.gov/xwuNF

VaARNG command selections announced
https://go.usa.gov/xwuNM

Photos: Virginia Soldiers take oath of enlistment
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/albums/72157714841165891

Photos: Va. flight crews train with fire-fighting tools
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/albums/72157714821234283

Photos: R&R hosts pre-Air Assault training
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vaguardpao/albums/72157714867382402

Virginia National Guard COVID-19 Resources
https://vaguard.dodlive.mil/covid-19/

06/24/2020

WOCS Class 20-001

The last three days have been critical as Class 20-001 approaches the last evaluated events of Phase 2 and their much anticipated graduation day. Academics has concluded. All Candidates scored well on their second exam of Phase 2, and we’re happy to report that everyone was a first time GO! Special thanks to all of the instructors of The Virginia WOCS who put in countless hours of planning and preparation to provide quality instruction to the candidates, ensuring their success. PRT has also taken a turn as the candidates conducted a Class vs. Staff Kickball Game on Day 9 followed by the WOC Olympics on Day 10. WOC Olympics is a WOCS Tradition comprised of multiple team-based events such as Relay Races and Ultimate Frisbee. Day 11 brings Class 20-001 to the Land Navigation portion of Phase 2. Today they received instruction on map reading and terrain analysis prior to moving out to their planned Land Navigation Site to conduct a Land Nav Practical Exercise. Tomorrow they will move to the same area to be evaluated on their ability to effectively plot and navigate to 4 separate points using only a map, compass, and protractor. We have no doubt that the entire class will expertly accomplish their mission and begin preparing for their next event which is the Leadership Reaction Course on Thursday!

06/21/2020

Families - we are sorry we had to take your Candidates away for Father's Day! It is a beautiful day here at Fort Pickett. The class is currently sitting with their TAC Officers conducting what we call "LDP" - the Leadership Development Program. This is when we really get a chance to interact with them in a more relaxed setting and talk about topics to make them better leaders! They finished up their last testable block of academic instruction earlier this afternoon. There will be a lot of studying today with an exam tomorrow morning!

06/21/2020

WOCS Class 20-001

Days 7 and 8 have been a success as the class has continued to progress their way towards the end of academics. Topics covered have included Manage Training at the Platoon Level, Customs Courtesies and Traditions of the Service, Risk Management Process, Transition into a Direct Leadership Position, Military History, and Overview of Military Justice. For PRT, MSG Abreu-Perez (Master Fitness Trainer) lead an ACFT based group work out and day 8 was a candidate lead circuit workout. Their guest speakers have included MSG Robert Bradley (State Quota Source Manager) and LTC David Garner (29th ID G6). The candidates enjoyed hearing more experience-based leadership advice from both of these excellent speakers.

06/20/2020