Posted on Oct 11, 2020
Juhi Buch
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Recently Direct Commissioned as a Physician. Boarded May 2020, commissioned September 2020.
Posted in these groups: Ms945 ahrc HRCImgres Direct CommissionD2d98f7c Orders
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SGM Bill Frazer
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1. The service owns you. 2. HRC directs who, what, when and where. 3. We are in the middle of a pandemic, 1K's of troops have been stuck where ever they were at with PCS orders in hand around the world. Families are still living in hotels, cause their household goods were already shipped to the states. Everything has slowed down/jammed/jacked up. I know your time will comes and they will have orders with a report date. Good Grief You have been waiting how long-30-45 days. All you can do is call branch to see if they have anything. Strongly suggest that if you are now an Officer, you change your Rally Point info to reflect.
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Juhi Buch
Juhi Buch
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Thank you!!
I wasn’t sure if I should consider myself officer until my orders have ben cut. So wanted to get expert opinion.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
MAJ Byron Oyler
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Juhi Buch - Did you swear to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies while raising your right hand?
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MAJ Orlando Rivera
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With the pandemic, everything gets delayed. I was boarded for direct commission March 2007, notified of results, June 2007, then got orders January 2008. I am certain, any document required for your diligence was a rush need. The “Hurry up and wait” is part of your training to become a Soldier. Best suggestion is another part of your training to “Suck it up and drive on”. You will hear this again several times once in throughout your career. Wish you the best and “Embrace the Suck”.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
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Has your recruiter told you where your first duty station is? Will you be attending BOLC first (sometimes physician skip certain required trainings)? The recruiter that commissioned me provided all of this information for me. I was commissioned in June and did not leave until September. Depending the school cycle, you will likely not ship until after the new year. Answer some of these questions for me.
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Juhi Buch
Juhi Buch
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Yes , he told me my duty station.
This is my first BOLC.
I have been a civilian physician since 7 yrs already.do i have to go to DCC?
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MAJ Byron Oyler
MAJ Byron Oyler
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You need to go to BOLC and DCC but what they waive for a physician is anybody's guess. You should push for DCC and BOLC if given a chance, you absolutely need it and it teaches you how to wear the uniform and starting being a soldier.
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CPT John D
CPT John D
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Out of curiosity, MAJ Byron, how much say did you have in your first duty station from the recruiter?
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MAJ Byron Oyler
MAJ Byron Oyler
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I have received all of my first choices in the last 17 years except for two and when I commissioned (direct), I received my first choice of Germany. I have been rather fortunate in that my chosen career of ICU RN has been in demand the these last 17years and has taken good care of me.
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