What is the Direct Commission timeline of events?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:54:39 -0500

This question is for anyone who received a Direct Commission, either in 2018, or in recent years. In October 2018, I was notified of my selection to become a 72D, Environmental Science and Engineering Officer (I'm presently a MSG in the Air Force). I began trying to piece a timeline of events (my recruiter was somewhat helpful) of how things would progress from there. I've narrowed it down to: 1) Notified of selection (October); 2) Sign the DA71, Oath (December); 3) Orders will drop (Feb); 4) Attend the DCC course (June-ish).

My question is: for those who joined the Army via direct commission (notably AMEDD officers), did your timeline flow along those lines? I'm at the stage where I'm awaiting orders, and attempting to gauge a rough timeline of what happens next for planning purposes.

Thanks in advance!

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Jan 31 at 2019 4:58 PM

CPT Enrique M. — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:58:21 -0500

Question for you , Active duty or Reserves?

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 9:12 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 21:12:30 -0500

That's close but not quite it. I direct commission but also prior service. I'm reserves. I was notified of selection and then I waited what seemed like ages for my scroll. When the scroll finally came through, I was able to go take my oath of office and sign my contract. I was notified near the end of December (2017). My scroll was approved at the end of February (2018) and I commissioned March 23, 2018.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 10:53 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:53:02 -0500

I am currently awaiting orders as well. I was selected during the last October board, scroll approval came back 1 week before Christmas, and I swore in the Friday before Christmas. I recently had to re-sign my contract because the incentives changed and was told that the timeline would be kicked back another month. My recruiter was unsure if I need to go to DCC because I am prior service. Based on what I am reading on RallyPoint and other websites all direct commissioned officer will attend DCC and BOLC. I have no idea when I may be attending those courses. I have had to dig for most information. I will update you if and when I get any news.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2019 1:40 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:40:14 -0500

I just direct commissioned for the USAGPAN program for 66f nurse anesthesia. Board selection was in September for USAGPAN/Baylor then October for Army officer board. Swore in in November. Scroll/orders in December. Reported to Fort Sam Jan 11. DCC Feb 3-Mar 4, BOLC immediately after till mid May. School starts in June. 1 year didactic phase 1, 2 year clinical phase 2, 5 year payback. So 8 year total commitment.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2019 12:58 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:58:06 -0500

I am currently an active duty 72D but I commissioned so long ago it isn't relevant - the only really useful piece of advice I have is get into 6A-F5/6 as soon as you can. It is goingto set you up for success not on as a EESO but also for promotion past Captain.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 4:49 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:49:01 -0400

Have you received your orders yet? I just signed my DA71 and swore in a few weeks ago, and am now awaiting my orders. I signed up for Active Duty as well.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Apr 8 at 2019 9:57 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:57:25 -0400

Google your question for an answer.

The United States Army Reserve uses the DCO program to bring specialized skills and backgrounds, and to fill critical shortages in the Army Reserve commissioned officer corps. A majority of the people obtaining direct commissions in the Army Reserve are prior-enlisted personnel.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2019 2:43 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:43:14 -0400

I received the email from HRC this week. I have a call scheduled with my Assignments Officer for Friday, where I should get scheduled for DCC/BOLC and first assignment.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2019 12:53 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:53:38 -0400

My recruiter said my packet is in HSD. May i know where do I look that I selected or not?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2019 9:43 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:43:26 -0400

I got notify from my recruiter and I got selected from board. May I know when do I take an oath? My recruiter said we have to wait memo/ scroll. My rank on board selection is 1LT. When I take an oath, it will be 1 or 2 LT?

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Nov 8 at 2024 11:54 AM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:54:43 -0500

My only experience with this, and it is hearsay, was in the early 1990s at PSF. I noticed a sudden influx of butter bar nurses, but in their late 40s and 50s. They said that they wanted to join to help in Iraq situation. Pretty straight forward, did paper work, including agreement that they could not serve long enough to retire. Received a Reserve Commission in the AUS with concurrent call to AD and trained at Sam Houston on abbreviated schedule and sent to Letterman. All this before Desert Storm started. So AMEDD can move fast if it wants to.