Spring624

That is correct. It took forever. To be honest drill is not what I expected. Unless you have a task or assigned duty, there’s not much for you to do. And flip side of that is until you go to BOLC you can’t be assigned or volunteer for additional duties. I do a lot of trying to make myself available to help. There are also a lot of DL computer education that needs to be completed so a lot work on that. From talking to others in my unit the type & tone of training usually changes with each new commander. So where one my focus on the paperwork side another my focus more on training so each unit will be different in their approach. I hope this helped answer your question.

I have been drilling with my unit since 12/18 and am just now getting to go to DCC in September. If no prior service you will attend the 28 day course, with prior service the 21 day course. According to my unit’s training NCO, we are no longer able to schedule BOLC phase 2 until DCC is completed. (My packet was submitted before the board 10/17 & I was selected & notified 11/17. It is a long tiresome, nerve wracking process) For the individual asking about deployments in FY20, my goal is to be completed with everything in time. (My AOC is a 66S.) If this is your goal as well, I hope the process moves faster for you so it is possible, just don’t get discouraged if you happen to miss it. Good luck to you all!

To be honest I don’t know. I’d recommend finding a good AMEDD recruiter & asking them or someone who has actually tried this. Where are you out of? If it’s OK or Texas I have a couple I could recommend.

I commissioned May 2018 & received orders in November. They’re coming. It just takes awhile. Lol

Sign on bonuses are only available for certain specialties: ICU, OR, etc. Like everyone has mentioned, talk to a healthcare recruiter for your area. Good luck!

I never received a template from my recruiter; all he told me was for it to be no longer than a page. I based my statement off of the Army’s values & how I exhibit them or have experienced them in my life. good luck!

So I’m not finding much information on what to expect when I go to DCC in September... any insight would be appreciated

Talk is talk. My unit has new med-surg nurses coming every month I’ve been there, (& supposedly they’ll reduce their numbers first) so until it’s actually implemented & your packet looks good there’s always a possibility. Good luck to you!

I guess I had thought that during BA we would be training or working on skills that may need to be utilized if/when deployed. I understand that this was the last commanders view as well but with a new command comes a new perspective & technique. The current focus since I have been in is to focus on the numbers. From what I understand my unit looks great on paper. I also thought there would be some sort of direction provided to new soldiers or officers coming in. If you don’t know what to ask or who to ask, typically you just won’t know or will find out after the fact. Our BA’s consist of a lot of time getting forms turned in or waiting in line to get files reviewed. Not much training at all...

The little bit I’ve heard & read is that it’ll be a force reduction of 10-15k. They will fill the spots with civilian workers. Their drive will be focused on building the ICU, OR & CRNA numbers. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of information out there.

To be honest it’s different than I expected. Not bad just different. You will get out of it what you put in. You have to be a go getter or you’ll miss the opportunities. (You have to look for them.) & there’s some really awesome people to meet. Last but not least I’ve learned they’ve got the hurry up & wait game down to a science. Lol I’m still waiting to go to DCC in September & hopefully get BOLC scheduled in November. Once those are completed then I can actually become more involved & productive

I hear that. It is a lot to accomplish. Good luck with it. Every drill weekend I learn something else that I need to have completed.

I commissioned on May & didn't receive orders until November. The army is the best at the hurry up and wait game.

If you don't mind me asking what kind of problems are you having getting a spot for DCC? Once my unit turned in my application I was able to get a spot reserved, but there are only 3 reserve options so I ended up in the last one for FY 19. Now I can't reserve a spot for BOLC because the APFT can't be over 6 months old from the day you are applying for.

My recruiter provided me with one. Might ask to see if yours will too.