COHORT W
Amplifying the Voices of U.S. Army Warrant Officers
The COHORT W Podcast explores the unique experiences, challenges, and contributions of U.S. Army Warrant Officers—past, present, and future. Hosted by Warrant Officers and for Warrant Officers, this podcast highlights leadership, technical expertise, and professional development through engaging interviews, historical insights, and honest conversations. Whether you're an aspiring candidate, a seasoned veteran, or simply curious about this vital cohort in the Army's ranks, COHORT W delivers stories that inform, inspire, and connect.
Brought to you by the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation, the COHORT W Podcast is more than a conversation; it's a commitment to honoring legacy while advancing the future.
COHORT W
The WOBC Project: Student Perspectives Shaping the Future of PME
In this Season 4 finale, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jessie Morlan returns with a unique perspective—as both host and student. After completing the eight-week 420A Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) alongside newly appointed Warrant Officers from across all Army components, CW4 Morlan captures a moment of transformation within Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME).
This episode introduces the WOBC Project, a two-phase effort to document and reflect on the experiences of current WO1s—the very generation of Warrant Officers who will be most impacted by PME modernization. You'll hear directly from students in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve as they share candid insights from their early PME journey.
📌 Phase 1 captures their thoughts during the initial weeks of the course—expectations, surprises, and first impressions.
📌 Phase 2, recorded two weeks after graduation, reflects on what they've learned, how it's applied in their new assignments, and their recommendations for shaping PME to meet the demands of future warfighting and sustainment.
From fresh perspectives to experienced reflections, this episode amplifies the voices of those who matter most in the evolution of Warrant Officer training—the students themselves.
🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers
📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal
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🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)
Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.
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🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)
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🎵 Credits
🎼 Theme
Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano
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🎺 Ceremonial Music
Provided by The U.S. Army Band
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