Can a commission still be “put together” while awaiting a DD368 (conditional release)?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:28:16 -0400

I am told by HRC that my direct commission will be wrapped up by Dec 1. The only thing lacking is my conditional release form (National Guard).
After checking yesterday it is sitting at BDE. I am optimistic that it will be signed soon.
Will this not being sent to HRC fully stop the commission process essentially pushing it past DEC 1? Will they still be able to process everything while waiting for the conditional release?
Thank you all.

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 18 at 2024 12:55 PM

COL Randall C. — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:55:24 -0400

It all depends on what HRC means by "will be wrapped up", but I assume they are referring to the selection board and not your actual commission as an approved conditional release is one of the primary documents necessary to be considered for the program (i.e., boarded).

If you been notified by HRC previously that you've actually been selected by the board then it is possible that the requirement was waived (hypothetical - there were fewer packets submitted than they had allocations for).

If that's the situation, then you'll have to be scrolled (the process of putting a list of individuals to be appointed before the approving authority) and then actually commissioned and THAT cannot happen until you've gotten your conditional release approved (HQDA won't scroll you without that approved conditional release).

From the time that your selected by the board and when you take your Oath of Office as a newly commissioned officer greatly depends on the branch you're applying to, if a rank determination needs to be made, and if there are any 'snags'. It could be as soon as a few months after being selected by the board or even a couple of years (as one of the DC CPTs told me).

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2024 5:16 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:16:17 -0400

You need to get with your BDE S1 now.
Because you need that conditional release signed by your TAG or G1, (the only signature required, your BN, BDE, etc, only review and forward), and sent to HRC, so HRC can complete an approved DC packet for you to provide back to your state G1 so they can discharge you.
You must have that discharge to get DCed.