In this compelling episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan sits down with CW4 Ronald Carrion, Adjutant General Warrant Officer Intermediate Level Education–Follow On (WOILE-FO) Instructor, to explore the modernization of Professional Military Education through the lens of the Human Resources mission set.

With over 20 years of experience supporting warfighter readiness across Iraq, Afghanistan, AFRICOM, and beyond, CW4 Carrion brings a unique blend of operational depth and instructional expertise. As a leader shaping the future of HR Warrant Officers, he discusses the evolving role of the Adjutant General Corps, the critical skills needed for success in large-scale combat operations, and how PME must evolve to remain relevant and impactful.

🎯 Key topics include:

• The intersection of HR and warfighter readiness
• Adapting PME for a dynamic operational environment
• What future AG Warrant Officers need to lead effectively

Join us for an inside look at how one of the Army’s top HR instructors is shaping the next generation of leaders to meet the demands of tomorrow’s fight.

🎙️ COHORT W Podcast – Featured Resources & Links

Stay connected with the Warrant Officer Cohort and elevate your professional development with these curated resources featured on the COHORT W podcast.

🔥 Top Resources for Warrant Officers

📖 Strength in Knowledge Journal – Warrant Officer Journal
Explore current ideas, innovations, and discussions from across the cohort.
🔗 Read Now

🏛️ Warrant Officer Historical Foundation (WOHF)
Learn more about the legacy and future of the Warrant Officer Cohort and how you can support programs like this podcast.
🔗 Visit warrantofficerhistory.org

📲 Follow WOHF on Social Media

• Instagram: @WOHF1918
• Twitter: @WOHF1918
• LinkedIn: Warrant Officer Historical Foundation

🏫 United States Army Warrant Officer Career College (USAWOCC)
Explore Warrant Officer education, training, and course offerings.
🔗 USAWOCC Overview

🤝 United States Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA)
Stay connected with your professional association and join the conversation.
🔗 Visit usawoa.org
Facebook: United States Army Warrant Officer Association

🧠 Leadership & Writing Resources

📝 The Harding Project
A community dedicated to building better writers and leaders in uniform.
🔗 Learn More

📘 CGSC Professional Writing Guide
Helpful guidance for military professionals looking to write and publish effectively.
🔗 Download PDF

🏛️ Army University Press
Home to professional military publications including NCO, Warrant Officer, and Military Review journals.
🔗 Visit Army University Press

🎵 Podcast Credits

🎼 Theme Music
Composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano
🔗 joshdistefano.com

🎺 Ceremonial Music
Provided by The U.S. Army Band
🔗

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

In this episode of COHORT W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan continues the conversation on the modernization of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME) with a guest helping lead that transformation from the front lines of institutional training.

CW5 Stephen Napoli, Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College, joins the show to share his unique perspective on evolving the education and development of Warrant Officers to meet the demands of tomorrow’s battlefield. From his start as an Aeroscout Observer in 1993 to his current role shaping PME for the entire cohort, CW5 Napoli brings operational insight, strategic vision, and decades of leadership experience.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How WO PME is aligning with the Army’s future operational concepts
• The importance of adaptability in Warrant Officer PME
• Lessons from CW5 Napoli’s career—from cockpit to classroom

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on preparing the next generation of Warrant Officers for success in a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Meet The Harding Project!

https://www.hardingproject.com/p/welcome-to-the-harding-project

A helpful writing guide from CGSC:

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/home/Resources/CGSC-Professional-Writing-Guide.pdf

Army University Press:

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/

You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org

Please visit us on Instagram @WOHF1918, Twitter @WOHF1918, and the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation LinkedIn page.

Visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the foundation and programs like this.

Stay current with Warrant Officer ideas! All current Strength in Knowledge Journal Issues are posted at https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

To learn more information about Warrant Officers, visit USAWOCC: https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

Please also feel free to connect with the United States Army Warrant Officer Association at https://usawoa.org and visit their Facebook page @UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation or the US Army Warrant Officer Career College @TheU.S.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollege

Theme music (intro & outro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/

Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!

In this episode of Cohort W, host CW4 Jessie Morlan continues the deep dive into the modernization of Warrant Officer Professional Military Education (PME), this time through the lens of Military Intelligence.

Joining the conversation is CW5 Peter Davis, the 9th Chief Warrant Officer of the Military Intelligence Corps and the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE). As the first-ever Signals Intelligence Technician to hold this position since its inception in 1999, CW5 Davis brings a fresh and critical perspective to shaping the future of MI Warrant Officers.

With the battlefield evolving and intelligence playing a pivotal role in future conflicts, how must PME adapt to keep Warrant Officers at the cutting edge? In this episode, CW5 Davis discusses the modernization of MI training, the skills Warrant Officers need to stay ahead, and the challenges of preparing the cohort for the complexities of tomorrow’s fight.

Tune in for a compelling conversation about leadership, intelligence, and the evolution of PME in the ever-changing operational landscape.

Listen now!

Meet The Harding Project!
https://www.hardingproject.com/p/welcome-to-the-harding-project

A helpful writing guide from CGSC:
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/home/Resources/CGSC-Professional-Writing-Guide.pdf

Army University Press:

https://www.armyupress.army.mil/

You can find more information about the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation at https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org

Please visit us on Instagram @WOHF1918, Twitter @WOHF1918, and on the Warrant Officer Historical Foundation LinkedIn page.

Visit warrantofficerhistory.org to learn more about how you can help support the foundation and programs like this.

Stay current with Warrant Officer ideas! All current Strength in Knowledge Journal Issues are posted at https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Warrant-Officer-Journal/

To learn more information about Warrant Officers, visit USAWOCC: https://armyuniversity.edu/wocc/courses?p=Overview

Please also feel free to connect with the United States Army Warrant Officer Association at https://usawoa.org and visit their Facebook page @UnitedStatesArmyWarrantOfficerAssociation or the US Army Warrant Officer Career College @TheU.S.ArmyWarrantOfficerCareerCollege

Theme music (intro & outtro) composed by SFC(R) Joshua DiStefano. https://joshdistefano.com/

Ceremonial music provided by https://www.usarmyband.com/ceremonial-music-guide

https://www.warrantofficerhistory.org/

Preserve and educate!