Can I apply for a Direct Commission while in the IRR?

2015-09-28T16:58:17-04:00

I have been handed a contingent DLITE offer that is OCONUS. The contract is for a year. It appears that my safest choice is to go into the IRR. I would like to return as a TPU once my contract is up; better yet I want to become an officer. Can I apply for Direct Commission as a reserve officer while I am in the IRR? Provided, of course, I find a until with a para and line number that is willing to accept me as an LT. I do realize that my aspirations are indefinite (pending a board approval) but is it possible for HRC to accept this?

Thank you in advance.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2015 5:06 PM

2015-09-28T17:06:33-04:00

I'd say hit your Retention NCO or contact a Recruiters office.

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Sep 28 at 2015 5:10 PM

2015-09-28T17:10:53-04:00

I am fuzzy on some of your post. But the best approach may be IRR , by way of an ROTC program. Not sure if they still have a 27age cut-off.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 28 at 2015 6:34 PM

2015-09-28T18:34:17-04:00

That is a great question SGT Private RallyPoint Member. Do you have a bachelors degree or higher degree in something that the military could use after your are commissioned?

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Sep 29 at 2015 11:07 AM

2015-09-29T11:07:31-04:00

The short answer is "Yes." The IRR is considered a part of the "active reserve" (just roll with it, I know that the I stands for Inactive... that said, your time still counts). You are just as eligible as if you were in a TPU unit. I don't know how likely it is, or if the time in the IRR would hurt you (not as current as peers? does it matter?), etc. But if you would qualify to submit a packet as a TPU, you will qualify as IRR.

Response by COL Robert Davies made Sep 30 at 2015 7:23 PM

2015-09-30T19:23:25-04:00

You don't say what branch you want a DC into. As a chaplain it would not make any difference what flavor of USAR/NG you are. You need a MDiv (or equivalent), and a valid endorsement. If you look at the crest at the top of the page you get an idea of the answer. Chaplains, medical and lawyers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2015 10:20 AM

2015-12-27T10:20:20-05:00

Yes you can. If you need more information send me a PM and I can look up the local Officer Accessions NCO for the Army Reserve Careers Division that covers your area.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2016 9:59 PM

2016-04-20T21:59:38-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Just wanted to check in with you and see if you started the process to become an officer?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 1:12 PM

2016-04-28T13:12:15-04:00

SGT Oliver, the answer to your question is no.