What rank might I receive through a direct commission after serving over 2 years AD as an officer and almost 4 years enlisted in the NG?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:43:36 -0400

I was recently selected for a direct commission after serving x2 yrs Active Duty as a commissioned officer, and 3 yrs, 9 mo as an enlisted SM in the National Guard. I am trying to determine the timeline of events and what rank I may receive.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2020 7:48 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:48:01 -0400

In terms of direct commission I assume you are transitioning into one of the specialty branches. If so, which one?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Apr 15 at 2020 8:02 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:02:59 -0400

Are you going from HR to MSC?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2020 8:05 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:05:27 -0400

Hi Brooke. I believe you’ll receive 6 months credit toward TIG for every 1 year of commissioned time served. Likewise, your AD time will count toward your overall TIS pay. Your NG time will add up all the days you spent activated, and add that to your overall TIS for pay purposes. You’ll need about 18 months constructive credit for 1LT, unless you already have a Masters in dietetics, or related. In that case, you’ll be closer to CPT, with less wait time. Did you already get your dates for DCC and BOLC? I’m assuming you won’t need to attend DCC, since you already did an initial entry program (ROTC, OCS, West Point, etc).

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2020 8:55 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:55:43 -0400

It's going to depend on what the MC wants to do. There are three branches that seem to have their own promotion system...MC, CH, and JA. Last year I had a 68 series NCO direct commission as a 1LT. You shouldn't have to do another BOLC since you've already completed one. You're doing a branch transfer.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2020 9:45 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:45:32 -0400

Your answers are here.
AR135-101
http://dopma-ropma.rand.org/constructive-credit.html

http://dopma-ropma.rand.org/pdf/AR135-101.pdf

DOPMA/ROPMA Reference | Constructive Credit

Constructive credit is used to determine rank and grade based on prior service and advance degrees. The purpose of constructive credits is to provide grade and date of rank comparability for persons commissioned after obtaining advanced education, training or experience relative to a contemporary who began commissioned service immediately after obtaining a baccalaureates degree.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2020 9:57 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2020 21:57:37 -0400

Update: My scroll came back and I will commission as a 2LT when I arrive at BOLC.
The Master’s was not deemed to be a related field (psychology) and my commissioned time will be credited one day for every 2 days of service (50%). Hopefully this can help someone else!