What is the timeline for Commissioning Orders to be produced after Scroll?

2018-10-09T10:02:47-04:00

As many of you know I was waiting on Scroll; it came through mid September. Now, I was told that I have to wait for Commissioning Orders to wear my 2lt rank. I am anxious and just ready for everything to come to fruition. I honestly thought scroll was the last road block for me. Does anyone have any insight on this process? Also after the orders, when does the pay start?

UPDATE: I signed my contract and took the Oath of Office the same day scroll came in.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Oct 9 at 2018 10:05 AM

2018-10-09T10:05:35-04:00

The scroll process is slow, mine took just under five months. I hope it has improved!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2018 10:14 AM

2018-10-09T10:14:35-04:00

As I am Air Force Reserve, I can only speak directly to that but if the process holds true, it can take 2-3 months. My whole process took about 18 months from first phone call to taking my oath. Add an extra two months before I attended my first drill weekend. Hopefully yours will be much faster.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Oct 9 at 2018 12:45 PM

2018-10-09T12:45:39-04:00

What is scroll? I graduated college in May, commissioned in June, passed boards, and was at OBC in Sept.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2018 3:37 PM

2018-10-09T15:37:24-04:00

They're published after HRC receives your signed da 71 and contract. You're a 2LT as soon as you sign your 71. That said, pay for active duty can be really delayed. Reserve is as soon as HRC is updated and you often can't drill at your enlisted unit anymore.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Oct 10 at 2018 12:14 AM

2018-10-10T00:14:53-04:00

I would caution to be patient, but after reading this has been a yearlong odyssey for you, I would inquire with the S1 folks on this. This seems like situation that just needs a discussion concerning you future. Always recall the best person to take care of your career is YOU!!!!!!!

Response by Miya M made Oct 11 at 2018 1:54 PM

2018-10-11T13:54:53-04:00

Hi. I'm Direct Commissioning into the Army. My process is still on going and I'm approaching 10 months now. My scroll took four months to return and I signed my contract a week later I got my scroll. After I signed my contract, I waited 70 more days until I decided to call the Assignment Officer (AO) and ask him about the order process (just to get an estimate so I can inform coworkers, landlord, etc.). I guess I was on his to-call list, so we just ended up talking. He gave me three choices for my duty station and I told him where I wanted to go. After that, he told me it will be a one to two week wait before I get my official orders via S1, AMEDD recruiter, or through my AKO email/iperms. I don't know what is the appropriate time to wait until you contact your AO. I feel like it's always a last resort to call/email HRC but he was really patient and helpful when I asked questions. I really wanted to let my recruiter take care of it, but even they don't know a lot about the process since everything is just a "hurry up and wait" after they finish submitting all the documents on their end.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2018 1:32 PM

2018-10-14T13:32:27-04:00

Desiree
Around how long did it take to get your duty station/orders after you signed your contract? Thanks

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Oct 15 at 2018 9:55 PM

2018-10-15T21:55:33-04:00

Congratulations, 1LT Private RallyPoint Member! Good luck with the rest of your career. I’m sure you’ll do well!

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2018 11:11 AM

2018-12-04T11:11:16-05:00

I’m in the same boat. I signed my contract on August 30th and I’m still waiting for my orders to attend my first drill.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2019 2:26 PM

2019-01-06T14:26:47-05:00

What is the timeline from the time the board met to when scroll returned?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 11:52 PM

2020-01-02T23:52:28-05:00

I was selected on Oct . I haven’t heard my scroll back yet. I contacted my recruiter and they got back with some rank issue and resubmitted on dec 10. Anyone know how long will I take to wait again on this issue?