Posted on Dec 10, 2021
How long does it normally take for your actual commission document to come in?
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Not super urgent, I was just curious, how long does it normally take to receive your actual commission document? I commissioned back in July and have been reporting to drills since. It's not super important, but a family member asked me the other day if I had framed my commission, I realized I hadn't received it yet.
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I have what the LT is talking about (commissioned May 2015). I am USAR, and that might make a big different than NG. I recall getting it in the mail and thinking, what's this? oh, that's neat. I don't recall the time line, but it wasn't quick.
It's on par with a quality printed college diploma signed (presumed printed) with the Sec Army signature.
There is also a regulation we can get these every promotion, and you can mail in a request with your promotion orders. I did this, and guess what, my request came back via US Mail "return to sender". Oh well, just another regulation that's outdated and the address doesn't exist anymore.
The only reason I tried was my Grandfather has one for each of his WO ranks. He was discharged at his previous rank, and commissioned in his new rank with a fancy new diploma style commission document.
It's on par with a quality printed college diploma signed (presumed printed) with the Sec Army signature.
There is also a regulation we can get these every promotion, and you can mail in a request with your promotion orders. I did this, and guess what, my request came back via US Mail "return to sender". Oh well, just another regulation that's outdated and the address doesn't exist anymore.
The only reason I tried was my Grandfather has one for each of his WO ranks. He was discharged at his previous rank, and commissioned in his new rank with a fancy new diploma style commission document.
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Lol, yes sir, like I said, I haven't given much thought to it either. Ah the good ol' U.S. Mail.
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Great question; it really made me stop and think about mine. I am not familiar with Guard or reserve commissions but it did take some time for my active duty signed commissions to come through. I think mine came through my chain of command and it was a surprise as I didn’t give much thought about them. However, they do look cool framed and hanging. Not everyone will have this at home. Hang tight and CONGRATS!
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1LT (Join to see)
Thank you sir, like I said, I hadn't given much thought to it either, just curious.
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CDR Terry Boles
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No, I served in 2-branches of service as an officer and received my initial conditional reserve commissions from each, then my regular commission later. Back then, a junior active duty officer had a conditional reserve commission and normally when promoted to 0-4 you were given a regular commission. Thus, I ended up with 3 commission certificates.
No, I served in 2-branches of service as an officer and received my initial conditional reserve commissions from each, then my regular commission later. Back then, a junior active duty officer had a conditional reserve commission and normally when promoted to 0-4 you were given a regular commission. Thus, I ended up with 3 commission certificates.
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Are you looking for something fancy? Unless your state does something, I'm not aware of a particular certificate. I have my DA71 and memo orders-that's it.
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Not really, like I said, I haven't really though about it much. What you're saying makes sense though ma'am. My uncle is commissioned through the Reserves and so I'm sure it's different for them. Thank you for the insight on that. I have my DA71 as well, good enough for me lol.
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