How much time is required for Direct Commission?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:54:25 -0500

My DD368 got lost in the communication systems and was sent to me 2 months after it was signed. I currently have 3 months to move through the direct commission process. I have already submitted resume, transcripts, NCOERs, DD214s, Medical documents, LORs, Professional Licenses, and my current reserve unit will slot me for the AOC.

I need to get medical scheduled with the local MTF. Is it possible to get everything completed and signed off in a 3 month time frame?

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Feb 6 at 2019 10:18 AM

CPT Enrique M. — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:18:27 -0500

What board are you going for? depending on that you will know when you documents need to be in by.

Response by COL John McClellan made Feb 6 at 2019 10:54 AM

COL John McClellan — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:54:00 -0500

I don't know the answer but I suspect that the whole process requires your consistent direct involvement and following-up on all actions! If there is a checklist of the step-by-step process I'd recommend you stay on top of that and troubleshoot early and often!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 11:22 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:22:24 -0500

I think the process timeframe varies but I’ve heard 6 months to over a year. I am at the tail end of the process. I am still awaiting orders but so far it’s been a year for me.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Feb 6 at 2019 12:08 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:08:13 -0500

I would suggest to you that you need to extend the time to st least one year.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2019 7:36 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:36:27 -0500

When I was applying I hadn’t heard anything for about 3 months. My recruiter couldn’t get answers. A family friend was Harry Reid - he told me that he would look into it if I wanted him to or to contact a senator. I was hesitant, and don’t necessarily recommend it, but I did contact on of my senators. The recruiting district wasn’t happy, but I got an answer and things moved very quickly after that.

Response by LTC Marlen Ramirez made Mar 22 at 2019 8:23 PM

LTC Marlen Ramirez — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 20:23:03 -0400

Of your motivated, it can be done in a month.
If your highly motivated, it can get done in 2-weeks!

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Jun 5 at 2019 3:07 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:07:03 -0400

Don’t waste time by asking ‘Do It’