What is the timeline for receiving orders after a direct commission board?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:57:56 -0400

I am currently waiting for results from 65A (Occupational Therapist) direct commission board that met March 3-6, 2020. I've read several posts/answers and it seems to be all over the place, but I would appreciate any insight on normal time line for receiving orders, etc. Thank you!

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2020 8:52 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:52:06 -0400

Not sure if mine was normal, but it seems to be about average with other posts on here. I submitted a packed for the board this last October, found out I was selected late November or early December, and commissioned in mid-January this year. Still waiting on official orders, but have spoken with my assignment officer and DCC will be starting June 6. Definitely a waiting game.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2020 12:43 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:43:29 -0400

Depends. I boarded a second time (was OML for almost an entire year and had to board a second time) in October and was selected. Commissioned in December. Did not get orders until late April.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2020 12:47 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:47:13 -0400

When I got mine, board met end of April and I had orders by mid June. This was ARNG so I had the state board and then the FEDREC board. Got my orders less than a week after the FEDREC board.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2020 12:47 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:47:31 -0400

Mine was 4 months because I was held for the next fiscal year.

Response by CPT Jason Boggs made Mar 14 at 2020 8:02 AM

CPT Jason Boggs — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:02:06 -0400

The scroll process is what takes a while. After being selected by the board it took several months for scroll to come back so that I could be commissioned and sign my contract. That will be sent to HRC and it takes at least a few weeks for orders to be cut for DCC and BOLC.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2020 2:56 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:56:19 -0400

Update: I was just informed yesterday that I've been selected. Took about a week. Thank you all for commenting!