What is an in depth explanation of the AMEDD direct commission process?

As someone that DC in AMEDD now 5 years ago. I remember bits of this.

Well the process is simple. Your packet is complete and your recruiter has submitted it for the board to review. The "Pre-selection" stage simply means that your packet is probably going through all the Q&A and then it will be submitted to the board for actual selection.

If I was you, I would ask your recruiter when is the board convening for selection.
Once you know the date of the board you can work your timeline in this way:

1-2 months after the board meets the results are posted with who got selected. If you get selected your recruiter will inform you your selection and if you want to take the appointment.

If your answer is yes, then HRC kicks off the process to continue the appointment to congress in what they call a scroll. Your name and all the others that have opted to commission will be on this scroll and congress then needs to sign off on it. Once signed off then it will come back down the pipeline and entered via HRC. Once you have been cleared by HRC you now have to take the oath of office which usually most take it at the recruiters station.

The recruiter will process the DA71 at that time then HRC will cut orders for your appointment and also your orders of your first assignment (If you are reserves they will tell you which reserve unit you will go to. if Active, they will tell you your duty station and to report to DCC followed by BOLC in which another oath of office as an active duty officer is done)

Everyone on here has provided a great, detailed explanation of the process. I would add the following: 1- A commission is never given lightly, meaning the Senate has to confirm any appointments for officers in the US Military. In ROTC, West Point or OCS, this process happens seamlessly. A direct commission takes longer because you are exempt from some of the process. 2- depending on your Area of Concentration (AOC- Job) your selection board may only meet once a year. That can add to the process. 3- Background investigations and security clearances also add to the timeline. Every officer must be qualified for an possess a SECRET clearance. So we are talking about a minimum of three separate government agencies involved in your accession. I say again, you are “Accessing” into the Army. That’s no small process. Patience is key, remain in communication with your recruiter and stay motivated. It will all be worth it once you commission. Good luck.

I cosign the below comments. It’s a long process. Nothing like any civilian event you might have experienced so taje it as an indoctrination into the military. Hurry up and wait.
Instead of getting bogged down in irrelevancies that as pointed out, are out of your control, let me tell you what someone reminded me...
Lower your expectations. Realize this is the biggest bureaucracy in the world. The military does not deal in “individuals “. You are but a one in a sea of others. You’re being a professional and educated is awesome, but you are now going to be in the midst of those not so educated and experienced. The military is written for the latter folk. You will feel dumded down. You'll keep asking “why are they doing something so stupid or rudimentary“? You must humble yourself to the experience or you will drive yourself (and others) crazy. And remember, other than MEPS, where you might have been pushed to the head of the line as an officer candidate, that won’t happen again for a long time (if ever).
I went through what you and others went through. My buddy who I recruited is going through the same right now.
Good luck. It will be worth the wait. Just prepare for a culture change.