USAWOCC
CW5 Definition - Oct 2005
CW5s are commissioned officers with the
requisite authority pursuant to assignment level and position as given by the
President of the U.S.. CW5s are master-level
technical and tactical experts who perform the primary duties of technical
leader, manager, integrator, advisor, or any other particular duty
prescribed by
branch.
They provide direction, guidance, resources, assistance, and supervision necessary
for subordinates to perform their duties. CW5s have specific
responsibility for accomplishing the missions and tasks assigned to
them. CW5s primarily support brigade, division, corps, echelons
above corps, and major command operations.
They must interact with NCOs, other officers, primary staff and special
staff. They provide leader development,
mentorship,
advice, and counsel to WOs and branch officers. CW5s have special WO leadership and
representation responsibilities within their respective commands. They provide essential advice to commanders on WO issues.