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Just wanted to update you all: I finally received my orders about 2 weeks ago! Selected in Nov 2018 Commissioned in Mar 2019 Orders in Oct 2019

I'm still waiting on my orders. Selected in Nov and commissioned in March. Unfortunately, I believe everyone is waiting.

I don't know if they will make you go to DCC or not since you are already an Army Officer. I don't believe they will have specific AOC training. I am coming in as 66P and the only two courses I will be required to complete prior to reporting are DCC and BOLC. Congrats on your selection!

For Reservists and NG, DCC is 3 weeks. For Active Duty, DCC is 4 weeks.

I'm not sure about the board dates. For FY19, they tried to start in July when they traditionally start in Oct. AMEDD recruiter should know that information though. If you are considering trying to commission in the first board, my advice would be to start your packet now. It will take a few months to complete and QC the paperwork in addition to getting your physical at MEPS.

Shaycb7 is correct. Your best bet for these questions is an AMEDD recruiter. Honestly, I do not have that much information regarding CRNA or Reserve nursing. There is a program for CRNA school where you are paid full time and tuition is free; however, you are required to complete an Active Duty contract after you graduate. I don't know what the mission for CRNA reservists looks like either, and I am not familiar with the incentives. These incentives also change.

Congratulations on your selection!! Keep us updated on your progress!!

Oh my goodness!! I am sorry this is happening to you. Is there anything else you can do?

Thank you for the heads up! What happened to your HPLRP? Were you able to submit your paperwork on time? Also, you can't get your HPLRP and your accession bonus at the same time. I think you can only get one and then the other once the first is complete.

Okay, so another 2 months to go hopefully! Lol It's crazy how long it takes considering everything is electronically submitted. ?? Thanks for sharing!

I signed my contract in March and am still waiting on orders!

Depends on your degree and years of experience in the position.

Depends on your years of experience.

Congratulations!!!!!!

Thanks! I'm going on 4 months.

I agree with the above. The mission and needs of each branch change all the time. May I ask what your MSN concentration will be?

Thank you for the information! How long did you wait for orders from the date you signed your oath/commissioned?

I just talked about my reasons for wanting to be in the Army. I also put in a blurb on my past job experiences and how these would be beneficial for my job in the Army. I also discussed leadership qualities. I received a template, but I tried to make mine personal to me. It took me a couple days to write mine because it's difficult to convey in 1 page why they should pick me. Keep in mind the board is like your interview except you don't get to be there. Your packet of documents is the representation of you.

Since I was selected, yes. It is a test of patience for sure. I actually started working on my application in May 2018. It'll all be worth it. I'm hoping I get an awesome first assignment!

Yes, they have to review your CV to see if you meet the requirements. They will make sure the school in which your completed your schools are accredited. This is the first step of the whole process. Once it's been approved, they will move on to completing the rest of your packet and getting it ready for the boards.

I am not sure on other branches, but the following are the general steps for an Army Direct Commissioning packet in AMEDD. After your packet goes to the board, they will make a decision. It can go one of three ways: Selected, Order of Merit List, or Not selected. They will usually notify you within 2 weeks of the board date. If you are selected, the next step will be to wait on the memo for commissioning/Scroll. The timeframe varies on this and can be up to 6 months. This memo will include multiple names of other recruits applying for a commission. Once your recruiter receives this, they will be able to "swear you in" and you will sign your oath of office and contract. This then gets sent up through the chain until it reaches HSD (Health Services Division). They send a RFO (Request for Orders) to your assignment officer at HRC (Human Resources Command). At that point, you will receive a phone call from your AO and discuss DCC/BOLC class dates as well as first duty assignment. About 2 weeks later, you will receive your official orders. The time in which you receive your orders varies as well. Currently, I am going on 3 months on waiting for my orders. Tips from one who has learned the hard way: Please make sure your recruiter always has the most updated copy of your licenses. This delayed my commissioning by 3 months because my recruiter did not notify me they needed updated copies and I did not know. If you need a waiver from MEPS, gather all medical documents ahead of time. If you are disqualified for whatever reason (i.e. vision or past surgeries), stay on top of your recruiter to ride on MEPs to get your consultation appointment. I am nearsighted and had to get an ophthalmology consult with MEPs. They initially approved my vision waiver and everything was hunky-dory. Then, I find out 2 months later my vision waiver approval was rescinded and they needed me to have a consult. They scheduled me 4 weeks later and my waiver was approved 4 weeks after. This delayed my commissioning by 3-4 months.

Good luck on boards and keep us updated! I was selected in the Nov board and am awaiting my orders. DM me if you have any questions.

Yes, you will likely need 3-5 LORs. I would recommend an academic and at least 2 from your nursing supervisors. If you have a contact who is in a military leadership position and can speak to your qualities, I would recommend you see if they will write you one. It helps. Your recruiter probably has templates of LORs and I would recommend contacting them and getting that started. They will also need copies of your licenses and transcripts if you have not already provided them.

I thought the Navy cut out recruiting for FNPs? This may be hearsay but a poster on my discussion mentioned the Navy is no longer recruiting for NPs.

That's only the score for getting a pass. Apparently you can still go off post as long as you pass the APFT which is 60/category. You'll be fine! When are you off to DCC & BOLC?