What are the steps to move from enlisted to direct commision?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 09:02:22 -0500

I have completed my Bachelor Degree already, how often the board is open. what are the requirements for the package?

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 6 at 2014 10:07 AM

SFC James Baber — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:07:09 -0500

I would suggest hitting up some of our very helpful mentors of the RP admin, they would either be a great asset for information or could direct you towards someone with more knowledge on the subject. Good luck.

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Jan 6 at 2014 11:04 AM

SFC Stephen P. — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:04:19 -0500

First step is to contact your career counselor (looks like a SFC Roberts, [login to see] ). We have a team that will process your packet and get you to the board. Normally for direct appointment they are looking for soldiers with demonstrated leadership experience (i.e. SGT with WLC). GT score of 110 cannot be waived; get with your leadership if you need to retake the ASVAB. Petition your immediate commander for a letter of recommendation. Be able to demonstrate citizenship. Ensure you have a current secret or better clearance. Be prepared to provide a certified transcript. Your copy probably won't do; they want it in a sealed envelope from the school.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2014 11:38 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:38:08 -0500

Remember to look at your terminology. I am one of the 1SG's at the Officer Candidate School and there is a distinct diference between Direct Commision  and Commisioning. Direct Commision is if you are already in one of the Army's Specalities that require no commisioning source, such as Doctors, Lawyers and Mental Health Professionals. If you are interested in Commisioning through OCS, then you need to talk to your career counselor about submiting a packet to the OCS board. Right now the need for 2LT's is on the decline and the program is rigourous and tough to get through. I would recommend putting in your packet ASAP and begining to look at the OCS webpage for helpful tips. Consult any officers in your CoC who are OCS graduates and ask them for help as well.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2015 9:17 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:17:28 -0400

Direct commission is a commission source based on specific qualifications along to the needs of the Army. The best source of information for this is the USAREC site.

http://www.usarec.army.mil

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