H103 History of a WO Flashcards
1
Q
Official Birthday of the US Army Warrant Officer
A
9 July 1918
2
Q
First unofficial WO
A
Headquarters Clerk, Army Field Clerk, Pay Clerk
Initially considered civilians in 1896
3
Q
Official Color of the warrant officer corps
A
Brown
4
Q
What did the National Defense Act of 1920 authorize?
A
Up to 1120 Warrant Officers
Appts were made as rewards
5
Q
Eagle Rising
A
First worn by the Tank Corps in 1921
6
Q
First Appointment of Female Warrant Officers?
A
Jan 1944
7
Q
What did the Warrant Officer Personnel Act (WOPA) establish?
A
WO ranks W1-W4
Eliminated the Mine Planter Service
