Posted on Aug 29, 2019
What is the process timeline for commissioning in the AMEDD? What insight can you provide on DCC and BOLC?
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I'm a civilian with a bachelor's in nutrition, aiming to enter as a 65C- reserves more than likely. I'm looking further into the future like 2 or 3 years because I still need to do my dietetic internship (probably a masters too),pass the exam, and get my citizenship (already submitted just playing the waiting game now) but I'm curious on what the process of commissioning looks like in terms of a timeline. Bonus if anybody can give their insight on DCC and BOLC too!
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65C: Dietitian
65C: Dietitian
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This is the third most asked question on RP, you may want to put medical direct commission in the search box.
1. Can I reenlist with and RE Code of 3/4? what are my chances?
2 how do I get a Warrant Officer interview when there are no warrants in my unit OR how do I put together a warrant packet?
Here is a search outcome: https://www.rallypoint.com/search?keyword=Direct+commission&latitude=&location=&longitude=&search_type=answers&sort_by=
Also, click on the tag for the MOS and it will take you to other information and people. It's so small, I'd contact people directly on here.
Get linked up with a MEDICAL recruiter, not your normal area recruiter. They can get you where you need to go.
1. Can I reenlist with and RE Code of 3/4? what are my chances?
2 how do I get a Warrant Officer interview when there are no warrants in my unit OR how do I put together a warrant packet?
Here is a search outcome: https://www.rallypoint.com/search?keyword=Direct+commission&latitude=&location=&longitude=&search_type=answers&sort_by=
Also, click on the tag for the MOS and it will take you to other information and people. It's so small, I'd contact people directly on here.
Get linked up with a MEDICAL recruiter, not your normal area recruiter. They can get you where you need to go.
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LTC Jason Mackay
https://www.goarmy.com/amedd.html
There is a link to contact an AMEDD recruiter near you
There is a link to contact an AMEDD recruiter near you
Looking for a job in medicine? Check out the Army AMEDD program and be a part of the medical profession with extensive options in military medical careers.
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Hey Rose Sananikone Great questions! So, I'm at the end of the process (I think...lol). Here's a brief snapshot of my timeline so far:
Aug 2018 - Started Direct Commission application
Oct 2018 - MEPS qualified
Jan/Feb 2019 - Submitted DC application
March 2019 - Board Selection
April 2019 - Notified of Selection
<Longest wait ever>
September 2019 - Commissioned
October 2019 - Unofficial orders (I know I'm going and orders have been cut, but waiting on fixing an error with name spelling)
Nov 2019 - report for DCC
Jan 2020 - report for BOLC
March 6 2020 - Graduate BOLC
*Speculation* April 2020 - Report to 1st Duty Station (I don't know when, but I'm assuming it going to be in April)
Like Frances said, you may want to consider the Baylor program. I really wish I had!
Good luck! Feel free to message with any other questions :)
Aug 2018 - Started Direct Commission application
Oct 2018 - MEPS qualified
Jan/Feb 2019 - Submitted DC application
March 2019 - Board Selection
April 2019 - Notified of Selection
<Longest wait ever>
September 2019 - Commissioned
October 2019 - Unofficial orders (I know I'm going and orders have been cut, but waiting on fixing an error with name spelling)
Nov 2019 - report for DCC
Jan 2020 - report for BOLC
March 6 2020 - Graduate BOLC
*Speculation* April 2020 - Report to 1st Duty Station (I don't know when, but I'm assuming it going to be in April)
Like Frances said, you may want to consider the Baylor program. I really wish I had!
Good luck! Feel free to message with any other questions :)
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CPT (Join to see)
1LT (Join to see) - My timeline was kind of similar and I'm in the waiting stage now. I am also not 65C, I'm 71B, so it might be a little different.
Aug 2020 - started application
Oct 2020 - MTF qualified
November 2020 - Board Selection and Notification
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My recruiter informed me that my commissioning could take place some time between December and March, as we are still waiting on the return of the scroll. Until that point, I will not have any idea on when I would be going to DCC or BOLC.
Aug 2020 - started application
Oct 2020 - MTF qualified
November 2020 - Board Selection and Notification
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My recruiter informed me that my commissioning could take place some time between December and March, as we are still waiting on the return of the scroll. Until that point, I will not have any idea on when I would be going to DCC or BOLC.
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Best answer you get is from an AMEDD recruiter, they can tell your what the requirements are and when the next Officer board is for dietitian . Once you submit your officers packet for commission and get accepted than you go to DCC and BOLC have three years on the army reserve side to complete the officer training after commission date
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You should look into the Army's Baylor program. They have an dietetic internship/Master's program, then when you are done you will owe some time to the Army. Contact an Army Healthcare recruiter so they can give you more information. You can send me message a too, if you prefer so.
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Rose Sananikone
To be completely honest, that's 100% the route I've been aiming for... even emailed the GPN program director a few months ago and met with an AMEDD recruiter with my husband, but he just finished his time in the marines and me joining the military wasnt just a no, but a hell no from him... so my compromise is becoming a civilian dietitian and then trying to go reserves...
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1LT (Join to see)
I met with my recruiter in Nov. I believe my packet was submitted shortly after, interview was in Dec/January, results came out in March. I got orders 2 weeks ago. It's a lengthy process.
You have to be an RD in order to apply as a 65C, unless you apply for the Baylor program.
You have to be an RD in order to apply as a 65C, unless you apply for the Baylor program.
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