Commission

[sassysoldier]

I have a question. I know the Commissioning ceremony is alot of paperwork and swearing in.

I would like to know can this be done anywhere or does it have to be done at your recruiters office?

I would love to go home (parents city/hometown) for a few weeks until ODS starts.

If they could do it there that would be easier for me and my parents, son to come and

be a part. Does anyone know or have they experienced this?

Thanks:D

[jeckrn, BSN, RN]

each service is different but I do not believe that the Navy requires you to have it at the recruiting station. When I was commissioned in the Army Reserves it was done in the OR waiting room.

[Staczse7]

when I commissioned, back in December USAR, I did it in the middle of a restaurant, the recruiter had a holiday buffet..... a bunch of my now Unit Mates were there, as well as my kids, my bf (the little bird... who was a MAJ then)... and his kids. MAJ G (the recruiter) did the Oath with me and my bf pinned me.

[sassysoldier]

Cool!

Thanks alot. I would love to do it back in my hometown and a relaxed place.

[Staczse7]

are you still going "blue" and not "green".....?

[amjmm11]

Hi Sassysailor,

My daughter had to go to the Naval Recruiting District in New Orleans and not the local Navy recruiter's office.

MiltM

[sassysoldier]

I'm going blue. I thought about changing a few times though because the process is so long. But it wouldn't change. I'm going to call my recruiter today to ask about the place where I can be commissioned.

[pattyrn376]

I comissioned at the nurses station at the VA hospital I work at

[sassysoldier]

Wow! The nurses station! That would be interesting.