W. Va. Code R. § 141-31-6-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 141-31-6-4 - DUAL SPECIALTY DEVELOPMENT

Under dual specialty development the objective is for each officer to gain and maintain proficiency in both a Primary and an Alternate specialty. The first goal of an officer in the WVARNG will be to properly qualify himself for and be awarded a primary specialty. This is of primary importance while he is in his formative years of his career development (prior to gaining field grade rank). However, all officers should be encouraged to develop skills for the award of an alternate specialty in addition to their primary specialty skill. Alternate specialty designation will not be formally conducted for WVARNG officers until the officer has completed the Command and General Staff College and when the future anticipated assignment in the grade of LTC or higher requires development in a specialty other than the officer's primary specialty. All officers will be encouraged but not required to develop skills associated with an alternate specialty either through civilian education and vocation or military education. The following factors will impact on an officer in the WVARNG who is qualifying for the award of an alternate specialty (ASI)

a. Amount of past military experience and school training in a particular specialty field.

b. Civilian occupation corresponding to their civilian schooling experiences.

c. Various reorganization of the units to which he has been assigned that required changes in assignments, provided that proficiency is being maintained.

d. Availability of funds for school training in the ASI desired.

e. Recommendations and approval by commanders involved and the State OPMS Manager for final approval of award of a SSI, ASI and/or LIC.

f. The personal preference of the officer concerned.

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