For all the AMEDD Direct commissions, how long did it take to receive orders after commissioning?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 23:13:56 -0400

I started the application in May 2018 and my packet was initially kicked back in the first board of FY19 due to new standards for documents. I was selected in the Nov board and from then, I awaited my scroll approval and orders to Commission. I ended up having to return twice to MEPS because of missing documents. Following this, my packet was kicked back because my licenses had to be updated again. I was finally able to sign my oath on March 21. Since then, I have been waiting my orders from HRC. I have already contacted my recruiters who state my packet is at HSD. I have contacted my assignment officer who cannot even access my information. I am aware this is a long process and a lesson on patience; however, it does not make it any less frustrating. Without me even turning in my notice, my employers have already posted my position. Like many of you, I need to work and I am the primary "breadwinner".
This is all to ask if anyone has any advice moving forward? I'm trying to be patient.

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Jun 17 at 2019 12:29 AM

CSM Carl Cunningham — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:29:12 -0400

SFC Rocky Gannon , can you point CPT Private RallyPoint Member in the right direction? I know civilians really run HRC :)

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2019 11:14 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:14:13 -0400

Seems like everything on your end is squared away and all you have to do is continue to follow up with HRC. Try your best to keep yourself busy. If possible, I would rescind your notice with your employer until you have actual official orders. I signed my contract in February and I didn’t get anything until June. The entire process took me a little over a year. It truly is a test of patience but if you really want it, then it’s worth the wait. Also see if your recruiter can send out an “RFI” to check on status of your packet/orders. Hang in there CPT Private RallyPoint Member and goodluck!

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 18 at 2019 12:06 AM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:06:51 -0400

I really cannot give you any advice as I applied for a direct commission right as things were getting kicked off in Iraq March 2003. I can tell you the Army Nurse Corps has peaks and lows and there are many uncertainties with DHA taking over. If you really want to wear the uniform, don't forget the Navy and Public Health Corps. I excluded the Air Force simply because they might be the smallest nurse corps. Best advice I would give is push hard to your recruiter and if they don't seem to push hard for you, we may not need NPs this exact moment in the Army and maybe you need to tell them you are finding work elsewhere. Their reaction, mostly non-verbal will provide you a bunch of answers.

Response by LTC Marlen Ramirez made Jun 30 at 2019 3:14 PM

LTC Marlen Ramirez — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:14:03 -0400

Contact HSD directly at US Army HRC, Fort Knox, KY 1-888-ARMYHRC.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2020 2:57 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:57:32 -0400

Took over two years for me to get HRC to issue orders and I transferred from Air Guard. I had to write my senator and open a congressional inquiry. The army says there is a shortage of surgeons. That may or may not be true. But there is a shortage on processing forms that should have taken 1/10 the amount of time Now i have to go to BOLC. This may take another year or two. Of course nobody’s fault, but Covid-19 will be delaying this and so many other things.

Response by TaeSoo Kim made Aug 27 at 2020 4:35 PM

TaeSoo Kim — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:35:31 -0400

I'm in the same boat as you ( or as you "were") . So when did you finally get the orders? I sworn in on 5/31/20 and it is now 8/27/20 , still awaiting orders to come in. Anything you did to help expediate the process?

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jan 3 at 2022 2:30 PM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:30:33 -0500

My last experience with nurses was at PSF during Desert Shield. I met some old gals at the club that were 2LTs. They went to recruiter, were taken in with a DC to 2LT USAR, with concurrent call to AD, after signing paper work that they could not retire. Populated Letterman AH for a spell and then REFRAD. So it all depends on how bad that big Army wants you.