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My application packet for active duty AMEDD 71A went in for the mid-October 2019 board (first board in FY20). My plan was to board in October and ultimately commission in June 2020 after defending my grad school thesis. I found out last week that I was OML status and my recruiter didn't see anything by way of feedback on my packet or what order I am on the OML.
While I'm disappointed that I wasn't approved right away, I'm still pleased that I wasn't non-selected and my recruiter told me that there is still a chance I can get pulled depending on who accepts/declines the open spots.
Is anyone willing to share their experiences with being on the OML, whether they were pulled or not, or any general advice from being in a similar situation?
While I'm disappointed that I wasn't approved right away, I'm still pleased that I wasn't non-selected and my recruiter told me that there is still a chance I can get pulled depending on who accepts/declines the open spots.
Is anyone willing to share their experiences with being on the OML, whether they were pulled or not, or any general advice from being in a similar situation?
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From 2004 to 2006 I put my packet in for a direct commission as a 71E. Twice with the Air Force and once with the Army. The first two attempts were with the Air Force and I was accepted as an alternate twice in case someone declined. Long story short, no one declined but my desired to join pushed me to resubmit every year. Then in 2006 I decided to try with the Army were I was offered a reserve direct commission. I accepted the reserve commission to then apply for an active component commission in 2009.
I understan how "disappointing" but I encourage you not to give up, submit your packet every year and you will get in.
Not sure if being in the OML will facilitate being picked up 12 months after you were added to it. Your healthcare recruiter will help you with that.
All the best to you.
I understan how "disappointing" but I encourage you not to give up, submit your packet every year and you will get in.
Not sure if being in the OML will facilitate being picked up 12 months after you were added to it. Your healthcare recruiter will help you with that.
All the best to you.
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Thank you, sir. Its good to hear there are people willing to push through with this. Going through the military isn't something I hear people talk about at my university as a career goal after getting their PhD, so I have a somewhat limited base of experience to hear from when it comes to getting a direct commission. My recruiter did mention that I would still need to submit an application the following fiscal year if I don't get picked up, but he didn't mention whether it helps my chances if I've applied in the previous year. I'll be sure to ask him. Either way, it is something I really want to pursue and I do intend to keep in touch with my recuiter to see if my status on the OML has changed. Thanks again.
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I came across your post because the same thing happened to me today. After a littler research I found out they only have 4 slots per year. I would imagine it’s very competitive so baring a miracle I would think OML really means better luck next year. I feel you pain, was expecting to get picked up as well.
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CPT J Keck
I'll follow up on this post as I assume it will happen to other people as well. I ended up sitting on the waiting list all year (OML) and had to resubmit my package the next FY. I got picked up on the first board and now I am just awaiting my orders. It's a long process and a lot of waiting, but if you get OML your first try then just apply the next year. I will note that I put my package in late the first time (second board) so they already selected everyone for that year, make sure you package goes in on the first board in OCT to have the best chance.
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Oh, and as a secondary option, I've also seen people with a microbiology degree apply to 71E, Clinical Lab Scientist, and had better luck with that MOS/AOC. If you run into issues, maybe you can submit an additional package for that one too.
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