[Argument For] Constructive or Equivalent Credit for Warrant Officer Professional Military Education

By CW3 Meirong W. Magee, Adjutant General’s Corps

This article advocates for expanding constructive credit options for warrant officers' Professional Military Education. The author argues that recognizing civilian education and operational experience would align with Army modernization strategies, increase training flexibility, optimize resources, and motivate warrant officers to pursue diverse assignments while developing critical leadership skills.

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Deputy Commandant’s Corner – Mentorship Part 2

CW5 Stephen Napoli expands on mentorship, emphasizing the qualities of a great mentor through his CARE model: Credible, Approachable, Relevant, and Everyday. Reflecting on past leadership lessons, he underscores the importance of intentional mentorship and lifelong learning in professional and personal growth.

By CW5 Stephen Napoli, Deputy Commandant, USAWOCC

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Resident Professional Military Education at the US Army Warrant Officer Career College

This article explores the societal, ethical, and military implications of emerging technologies—Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Biotechnology—emphasizing the need for responsible integration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic application across sectors, particularly within military intelligence.

By CW4 Rickey A. Sturdivant, U.S. Army, Military Intelligence, (MI WOSSE follow-on)

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Resident Professional Military Education at the US Army Warrant Officer Career College

This article details the US Army Warrant Officer Career College’s resident professional military education programs, including WOILE and WOSSE, which prepare warrant officers for operational and strategic leadership roles through structured, progressive learning focused on integration, communication, leadership, and doctrinal application.

By Mr. Benjamin Valentine, Director of Education and Training, USAWOCC

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China’s War in the South China Sea

This article analyzes the People’s Republic of China’s increasingly hostile activities in the South China Sea and the geopolitical tensions stemming from its militarization, regional resource competition, and potential for miscalculated escalation with global and regional powers.

By CW2 Dylan C. Fackler