Hello I’m a Army guy looking to get selected for the DCA program on this board. I have been following prior boards to see how many people get picked up, but I don’t know how many apply. I’m interested in hearing from everyone.

The OJAK provided selection rates, but hasn't been updated since 2016 (posted below). I'm interested as well, this is likely the first board where multiple applicants have developed a package after their airline dreams went on furlough. USMC Helo Drivers Aviation Bonus (AvB) just dropped $50,000 from last year to this year. I'm sure as manpower shortages stabilized the demand signal plummeted. Interestingly, there is still a restriction on Marine pilots (O-3 & Below) blocking inter-service transfers.

Thanks for making the thread. Looking forward to going on this journey folks. Wish everyone the best of luck!

Hey thanks for the thread, I'm a DCIO applicant. Looking forward to December/January! Best of luck to everyone!

Thanks for making the thread! This is like my 5th time applying for DCE. Hopefully Ill make it this year! Good luck everyone!

Does anyone have a good idea when commission dates would be if pick up on this board?

Does anyone have a good idea when commission dates would be if pick up on this board?

Posted By Pettusdw on 18 Oct 2020 12:59 AM
Does anyone have a good idea when commission dates would be if pick up on this board?

It's typically June/July of the following year.

The official message says: 04-21 DCO Application deadline:28 Sep 2020 Panel date: 30 Nov 2020 Commission/bootcamp: Apr/Jul 2021 DCO School: May/Aug 2021. The chart doesn't exactly line up on there, but commission around summertime. Good luck everyone, this is try #2 for me.

Thanks for this info. I’m just trying to make sure it will line up close to my ADSO date with the Army so they don’t have a reason to stop me from switching over if I get picked up.

I'm also waiting to hear back for the DCA portion of this board, from the Army. Good luck to everyone

I applied for the DCA portion of the board as well. Current Navy H60 driver. I was told my recruiting office had 4 DCA applicants. Anyone else know how many folks you applied with? I haven't heard any rumors on when the results will be posted.

I know of four total, including myself, that are Army applying. I'm out east.

Posted By CGWingsIhope on 09 Nov 2020 01:11 PM
I know of four total, including myself, that are Army applying. I'm out east.

I am on the west coast. We had 3 army and 1 navy. Not sure how their hours/resumes compare to mine. I am just shy of 1600 hours in the H60 with 820 PIC time. Hit me up privately if you want to compare notes on how the process went for you. haha.

Posted By Pettusdw on 10 Sep 2020 04:50 PM
Hello I’m a Army guy looking to get selected for the DCA program on this board. I have been following prior boards to see how many people get picked up, but I don’t know how many apply. I’m interested in hearing from everyone.

The folks in my interview estimated it was going to be around 25% of the applicants get selected this round.

Did you apply in Washington state?

I applied in Washington state I think my recruiter said it was four of us for the DCA program. I hit all the gates but I may be the low man on hours. I’m just shy of 1000hrs.

Posted By Pettusdw on 09 Nov 2020 11:31 PM
Did you apply in Washington state?

Yes i did.

Im applying to DCE and I heard a rumor that there is a TON of people applying this year. Can anyone confirm?

All, Panel convenes today. Goodluck to those that applied! Here's to hoping for the results as an early Christmas present...

Well wishes to all applicants. I’ll be ecstatic for anyone who gets picked up. Cheers.

Does anyone know how long it typically takes after the board meets for recruiters to get unofficial results?

I made DCPA, ROCI in May...

Is the message out, or did you get unofficial results from your recruiter?

I don't know if DCPA is part of the same panel or if they are released together, they are on the PY21 Officer Program as a rolling panel on case-by-case.

Meaning you know the results of the Nov Panel?

No, that the DCPA results are support from the rest of the DCO board. Medraypa getting picked up probably doesn’t mean the DCO results are released

I know I'm biased and desperate in my math here, but praying we might hear today (although that would be early) because maybe they had the paperwork routed more expeditiously than normal so the incumbent could sign before the holidays. Otherwise, nothing will get done before the New Year and the inauguration and Cabinet transition will shortly follow.

Unfortunately, I think we will all have to wait patiently for the new year. Which will cause a tight turnover for those commissioning in April. I was hoping for a Christmas miracle but this might seal my acceptance that Santa isn’t real. *sad pilot sounds*

I hope you are wrong about having to wait till new years, but you are right about the reality of the situation.  Maybe a New Years Miracle???

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope 2021 brings favorable news.

Has anyone heard anything at all from their recruiter about a possible notification by the end of next week? I feel like they can't delay much longer

Talked to my recruiter last week and he said “we should be expecting the results from CGRC very soon” but didn’t have any exact dates.

Talked to my recruiter last week and he said “we should be expecting the results from CGRC very soon” but didn’t have any exact dates.

Anyone here apply for DCIO?

Could I get your email? I have a few questions for you, thank you in advance.

Anyone heard anything at all? I really feel like it will be today. Please pass if you know anything timeline wise from your recruiter

I also hope today is the day. The waiting is killing me

I’m not so sure it will be today. It seems a little busy in DC right now.

Today’s the day ladies and gents! Gonna be positive and wish this one into existence. Hope everyone gets their selections!!!

(And if I’m wrong, I’ll just go sit in forum jail till the results drop)

Did you hear we will be hearing today or do you mean you are going to wish the results releasing into existence?

Dude, I know nothing. Just working on hopes and prayers brother.

Well hopefully the results are released today. I know ocs-r results were released and that panel was on December.

Hey, just curious to when you heard that the OCS-r results were released. Thanks!

The OCS-R results came out yesterday on the message boards.

If you don't mind me asking where is the message board located. I am having trouble finding it online, if it is even available online. Thanks!

Does anyone know if recruiters get unofficial results in advance of the message? I thought the old OJAK mentioned something about that.

It's only available through the Cost Guard Portal which requires a CAC card to access.  If you're a civilian you won't be able to access it.  If you are coming from another branch, I'm not  100% sure if you can access the CG Portal either.

Posted By Bphunter on 07 Jan 2021 11:45 PM
It's only available through the Cost Guard Portal which requires a CAC card to access.  If you're a civilian you won't be able to access it.  If you are coming from another branch, I'm not  100% sure if you can access the CG Portal either.

No other services can't access the CG portal where messages are. 

Posted By kirkaland on 09 Jan 2021 06:13 AM

Posted By Bphunter on 07 Jan 2021 11:45 PM
It's only available through the Cost Guard Portal which requires a CAC card to access.  If you're a civilian you won't be able to access it.  If you are coming from another branch, I'm not  100% sure if you can access the CG Portal either.

No other services can't access the CG portal where messages are. 

Recruiters do get results before the message comes out. 

you would think the recruiters would right.. But I was told about my selection from ppl other than my recruiter.. My recruiter actually was the last person to tell me.  So the message did come out on the portal and thats how my recruiter found out.

Posted By hollow23 on 09 Jan 2021 03:56 PM

Posted By kirkaland on 09 Jan 2021 06:13 AM

Posted By Bphunter on 07 Jan 2021 11:45 PM
It's only available through the Cost Guard Portal which requires a CAC card to access.  If you're a civilian you won't be able to access it.  If you are coming from another branch, I'm not  100% sure if you can access the CG Portal either.

No other services can't access the CG portal where messages are. 

Recruiters do get results before the message comes out. 

you would think the recruiters would right.. But I was told about my selection from ppl other than my recruiter.. My recruiter actually was the last person to tell me.  So the message did come out on the portal and thats how my recruiter found out.

From my understanding, results are available from the General Messages page (https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/General-Messages/).  I believe we only require the portal if it is past 25 messages and is archived, or if internet release is not authorized.  I signed up for these messages via email about 6 months ago and I get all sorts of cool stuff.  Hope this works for everyone.  

Does this mean that the results are available?

No they aren't at yet. Ford333 was just saying where he has found some messages in the past.
For the life of me I can't imagine why we haven't heard. If our commissioning is still April - this will be the latest notification that I have seen.
My recruiter said they got an email monday saying the panel results were with the DHS Secretary. It should be soon. Hopefully today

If results are waiting on the DHS Secretary’s desk, it could be a while, as I imagine he is fairly preoccupied at the moment.

To clarify, they were on his desk at least since LAST Monday

I know we are all just guessing here, but where on the timeline does landing with DHS Sec.'s desk occur? More broadly, from the time the Board convenes what are the steps before we are ultimately informed?

I applied to the last board and we knew with 2 or 3 days to when we heard it was on his desk. We should definitely know by Thursday I would say; because then it is MLK and the inauguration

I applied to the last board and we knew with 2 or 3 days to when we heard it was on his desk. We should definitely know by Thursday I would say; because then it is MLK and the inauguration

I applied to the last board and we knew with 2 or 3 days to when we heard it was on his desk. We should definitely know by Thursday I would say; because then it is MLK and the inauguration

I applied to the last board and we knew with 2 or 3 days to when we heard it was on his desk. We should definitely know by Thursday I would say; because then it is MLK and the inauguration

I applied to the last board and we knew with 2 or 3 days to when we heard it was on his desk. We should definitely know by Thursday I would say; because then it is MLK and the inauguration

I applied to the last board and we knew with 2 or 3 days to when we heard it was on his desk. We should definitely know by Thursday I would say; because then it is MLK and the inauguration

First off, sorry for duplicate post. Dont know why that would have happened. Anyway, the acting DHS secretary just resigned!!!! Lawd!!!!

Unless he approves today, I’m guessing it may be a few weeks before we hear anything.

Really appreciate the dialogue on this thread. Thank you for the RUMINT updates.

Without knowing anything about the person, I would bet that a 'Pete' would come through over a 'Chad'.

So I am sure he has signed it or would sign it before leaving office - like I said it was a matter of two days getting it signed last board . It is literally just sitting somewhere. I really think we will hear today. Think about it, they don't want stuff he signed by released too late after his departure.

Posted By Zeus89 on 12 Jan 2021 10:52 AM
So I am sure he has signed it or would sign it before leaving office - like I said it was a matter of two days getting it signed last board . It is literally just sitting somewhere. I really think we will hear today. Think about it, they don't want stuff he signed by released too late after his departure.

Hope you are right.  I would love to tell the family and all my coworkers what is up.

has anyone heard anything from a recruiter in the last week other than, "very soon"? If this is unprecedented then I'm wondering what the buzz is

Spoke with my recruiter this morning. He said the DHS Secretary resignation has zero affect on the release of the results. The flow of paperwork will continue, regardless of who's signing it.

Good morning! Is anyone else expecting this week still?

I really do not see how it can be any later than it is currently. This is absolutely maddening. I wonder if they are still trying to commission us in April. Like can we even get out of our services that fast?

I’m not sure how the conditional release folks will have to handle it. I’m actually on a break in service. It will be tight for those who are separating from another branch though. Orders, clearing, more orders to PCS and then to attend DCO, etc. Hopefully we’ll hear today or tomorrow. I’ve been told that it’s usually on a Friday.

Hopefully today. Its a 4day for the DoD for MLK, unsure if CG does that

I thought today was definitely the day, but given the radio silence, my faith is slipping. Dearest Coast Guard keepers of information, please find it in your hearts to bestow upon us the results of the Nov. 30 board. We will be forever grateful, k, thanks, bye.

I've received 5 email notifications from the ALCOAST/ALCGOFF (none about the DCO November Panel, though one had the subject "INTERNET RELEASE IS NOT AUTHORIZED"). So at the very least, that would suggest no MLK delays in getting info out today.

In the March thread someone posted the email almost immediately so I'm holding out hope that, if that is the DCO November Panel email, someone will post it here

If dont have access to the portal, you wont be able to see the message when it comes out because it releases in ALCRECRUITING. I'll post the message as soon as it releases assuming its authorized for internet release. I check the portal daily.

@realquick is a real American hero

Spoke to the recruiter today and was told that the wait would likely take another month due to covid and the inauguration. His source was the officer program coordinator. Hopefully someone else hears something better!!!!!!

Hmm. That is highly unfortunate if true.

*surprised pikachu face*

Posted By 60-driver on 19 Jan 2021 04:22 PM
Spoke to the recruiter today and was told that the wait would likely take another month due to covid and the inauguration. His source was the officer program coordinator. Hopefully someone else hears something better!!!!!!

Spoke with my recruiter last week and am even more confused now. He said it didn't go as high as the secretary so that would have no effect. But that he called his contact at CGRC, who is the guy that handles the direct commissions, two weeks ago or so and was told that the selections are sitting on some admirals desk waiting to be reviewed, since he likes to look through them, and that's the last signature they need. That being said, he said it could be another month still.

So, for whatever that's worth, just seems so inconsistent and I just want to know. It's hard enough trying to plan life around not knowing without the extra wait time that nobody can seem to account for.

Well the current acting DHS Secretary David Pekoske is a retired USCG Vice Admiral, so here’s hoping he takes care of CG business while he has the seat!!

My recruiter essentially told me to calm down and that the results aren't late (I have applied before and results, according to OJAK take 4-6 weeks - they took 4.5 last board). Clearly nothing has been formally pushed out to recruiters as an issue - I hope it isn't another month.

--Double Post--

Posted By 60-driver on 14 Jan 2021 08:48 AM
I’m not sure how the conditional release folks will have to handle it. I’m actually on a break in service. It will be tight for those who are separating from another branch though. Orders, clearing, more orders to PCS and then to attend DCO, etc. Hopefully we’ll hear today or tomorrow. I’ve been told that it’s usually on a Friday.

I just went back in the forum and looked at the last board release dates for DCO and they were Fri, Thu, Wed, and Mon. So pretty much all over the place. Really hoping this is the week though. If you discount 2 whole weeks for holidays and DC craziness that would put this week as the sixth in that 4-6 window and I doubt that they would want to wait until February with an April commissioning. Fingers crossed!

@FallenTX that provides some statistical relief. I hope we hear today!

Well, I was checking the announcements from the previous years to see how much time they took to release the results in the past. The results for Oct 2017 were released March 2018 that's 5 months so its very possible for them to take way more time. I really, really hope I'm wrong and we see the results this week. Good luck everyone!

Not to argue with you, more to provide hope- the candidates knew their results in December and started the process at that point. The official message was just never posted on the portal until that March

I prefer what you say to be what is happening right now. I just want to know already so I can start planning. The reason for my post was to point out the they might take longer than 6 weeks based on that board.

Thank you to everyone who continues to contribute to this discussion thread.

Yesterday, the ALCOAST released an alert about an action that was taken on 1/11. According to other RUMINT in this thread, 1/11 is the same date the panel results were on the desk for final approval. Another post indicated that it typically takes 2-3 days from the date that the results are placed for final approval to the date of release. If the timeline for the news alert is in any way related to the timeline for the posting of the DCO results, then we should hear today or tomorrow. See my work here: https://imgflip.com/memetemplate/92084495/Charlie-Conspiracy-Always-Sunny-in-Philidelphia.

Solid work. Obviously a DCIO applicant.

Has anyone heard anything from their recruiter?

Radio silence...maybe tomorrow we get lucky (but, I’ve been telling myself that daily for three weeks now)?

My recruiter told me he was optimistic about the first week of Feb but to remain in the holding pattern for now.

Still no message on the portal, they released the DCPA results but no DCO results.

So a GOP filibuster was blocked to slow the nom of the new DHS secretary. Meaning, the vote to confirm him should be Monday. Although, we don't know if that is what is holding the release up. Is it because it hasn't been signed (because there was time to) or is there another issue? If he is confirmed this coming week, likely we could hear results that same week

The LTjg promotions were released recently. If they are doing promotions with an active secretary, I'd hope officer accessions would not be dependent upon the new secretary getting the job. But I'm just a dude speculating...

Monday will be 9 weeks...I’m starting to feel a bit pessimistic here.

I asked my detailer about this and he said any news/drama/confirmation delays regarding the DHS secretary has zero effect on the results being released. We just have to be patient!

Posted By skaterfish on 28 Jan 2021 03:16 PM
My recruiter told me he was optimistic about the first week of Feb but to remain in the holding pattern for now.

Hope he’s right. Cuz I’m getting real close to a boot camp ship date if we don’t hear soon!

Same here! I am scheduled to deploy 1APR if I don't get picked up.

Hah. 23 March here. Come on good news!

First week of FEB coming to a close, anyone have an Expected Further Clearance time for our holding pattern?

If our recruiters don’t even know what’s going on, I don’t know who does. Someone fly to DC and get a SITREP for us.

If our recruiters don’t even know what’s going on, I don’t know who does. Someone fly to DC and get a SITREP for us.

What are the chances that we are experiencing something similar to the March 2018 DCO results, where selectees have already been notified and the message is just delayed?

Posted By cgskibum on 08 Feb 2021 10:02 AM
What are the chances that we are experiencing something similar to the March 2018 DCO results, where selectees have already been notified and the message is just delayed?

Doubt it. Spoke with my recruiter on Friday. He called his contact at CGRC again cuz he has multiple packets and some guys in the army currently and it’s still sitting on an admirals desk he says. Something about the process that he’s not happy about. Not sure. But between his three applicants one of us would have heard something I assume. Said it should be any week now (not new). 

Doesn't like the process?!?!?! Seems weird thay it would be investigated at this juncture. The results have been finalized correct? He isn't going to just throw them out and we have to start over?

Nah, I doubt it. Seems like he’s just double checking and scrutinizing more than typically. I didn’t want to pry and it seemed more like an off hand comment so I wouldn’t put too much stock in it.

Anyone hear anything? I just find it hard to believe that even the recruiters are kept in the dark

Nothing here. But I’m going to my recruiting office to swear in tomorrow so I’ll see if he has anymore details than what he’s told me. Not expecting him to though.

My recruiter knows nothing as well. I just wanted to share that I appreciate everyone who’s been posting in this thread. It’s helping to keep me sane knowing others are in the same boat. Especially since my recruiter has no information

So I did just see that this morning that they released a messege to ALCOFF 017/21 about Officer Intergrations. These are folks that had temp and reserve commissions and are appointed to integrate into regular appointments (which is what we will all have to do after 3 years) - if I am understanding correctly. I am hopeful that the delay has to do with things needing to happen before our results can be released (i.e., seeing how many people are getting out etc). I would think that message explains the delay and hopefully means the ball is moving forward. Does that make sense to any coasties in this forum?

So what I got while at the recruiter yesterday was CGRC sent an update on the boards. They were off the admirals desk and enroute to the DHS Secretary’s office for signature. And to stop asking. So apparently all of the recruiters have been bugging them non-stop about it. So good news

Bad news is that apparently the selection rates were really low for this DCO round. Officer retention is up across the board so they didn’t need as many spots filled. So best of luck and hopefully now that it’s moving again it won’t take long at the Secretary’s office.

Thank you so much for that update. Maybe they will get it pushed out today before the holiday. Now that it is moving, I would think it may come out today or at least within the next week

Did he/she happen to say what day they got the update?

Good gouge.  Thank you. 

Still no info from anyone? Last thing my recruiter said was that FEB 5th would be the date he would predict based on past boards.

Radio Silence on my end.

Nothing here - I am refreshing this site many times a day. I will be sure to post promptly when/if I hear anything.

Though at this point, I am starting to wonder whether I actually submitted an application at all!

Seriously. It’s time to start getting my package ready for the next board.

Initially it said commissioning would be April/July? Does anyone have clarity on that? Like was April the likely date and July the NLT for alternates etc.? I'm just wondering with this delay of April is completely off the table

I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one refreshing this site every 10 minutes!

Same here! I really hoped that the results were going to be released already.

Federal offices in the DC area are closed today. Pretty sure CGRC is in DC.

When I spoke to the recruiter, they indicated that the CGRC update came on Feb 9, i.e. that it's at the DHS level. Since that was a week ago with a federal holiday, I wouldn't expect it back until atleast next week, possibly the week after.

In my experience with DCE selection,  the alternates will commission on the same date.  APR/JUL is just a timeframe and nothing says it HAS to be APR for commissioning.  Once the list comes out you'll get an E-mail a few days after (typically) from CGRC where you sign your intent to take or deny the commission.  After that you'll eventually find your commissioning date and billets will eventually come out. It's waiting game after waiting game.  Also it's typical that RIGHT before billets come out the alternates get notified if they've been selected.

So the results are out.I just got the call from my recruiter. Only one person got selected for DCA

Same here...sounds like very few selectees but plenty of alternates.  Anyone know the chances of them clearing the alternates lists?

can someone post the list?

I dont see anything in portal.

Yeah, I didn’t get selected.

Yup. 60 applicants for DCSS. 1 primary. 5 Alternate.
Off to boot camp for me, see y’all in the May board.

Where are you guys getting this information?

AirRemy, the recruiters have unofficial results.

My recruiter emailed me as well. I'm on the alt list again for DCE. They only took 3 of the 60 applicants.

Well, not the 1x primary for DCA, but an alternate. Just keep holding on hope I guess

anyone know about DCL's selected? Can't get ahold of my recruiter.

DCIOs know any numbers?

I'm still waiting on DCL.

They haven't posted the message yet on the portal or else I'd post it for everyone.

do they typically post the message the same day unofficial selections are made known?

They should be pretty close together but I'll ask my recruiter when he calls back, either way I'll be back at work tomorrow and check the portal again.

Anyone know how many alternates for DCE?

Sounds like the 1 selection and 5 alternates was consistent across different programs.

Any info on PTMO primary/alternate numbers?

apparently 1 PTMO and no alternates

I heard that only 10 people across DCO got a commission. Only 1 for DCSS apparently.

At least 6 dce alternates...

Anybody know when the next DCO board is?

Posted By cgskibum on 22 Feb 2021 06:12 PM
Anybody know when the next DCO board is?

The next panel is 09-21: Application due: 08 Mar 2021 Panel Date:24 May 2021 Commission: Dec 2021

DCE alternate list is 20 deep.

20 deep. Wow. Someone earlier said there are 3 primary for DCE. They have to be planning on pulling from the alternate list just didn't know the exact number yet. Wish I knew where I was in that list of 20. All my recruiter said was I am an alternate.

YoYo call your recruiter back, they can tell you what number alternate you are.

I asked and he said he was only allowed to tell me that I’m an alternate. Not going to push and ask again so I’m stuck waiting on the list. Hopefully we see it soon.

Does anyone know if they've ever increased the number of primary selectees before the commissioning date? My understanding is that the alternates only get a call up for a commission if the primaries don't make it (medical, security clearance, etc.) or just decline the position. Just wondering if they'll maybe change their mind and pick up a couple more primaries.

As far as I know you are correct, In order for an alternate to get picked someone from primary has to be disqualified or say no. That said, I don't understand why so many alternates.

The alternates can be either picked up if a primary says no, or if they have more billets to fill, which seems to be the case this time, CGRC is trying to figure out how many billets they will have available and could possibly dig deep in to the alternate list. They've seleted a lot of alternates this panel compared to others.

Ive seen alternates get picked up with all the primaries as well. Theres a chance stay postive and keep applying.

I was selected DCIO a few panels ago. Commissioned last year.

Anyone else see ALCGPSC 018/21? It was a boat load of reserve officers (75 total) extended on active duty, might explain the extremely low pickup rate for the board.

Can Anyone post the message?

Posted By Lifer31 on 24 Feb 2021 03:40 PM
Can Anyone post the message?

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2c39e4a

Much appreciated but I meant the DCO board results message. 

Official list isn’t out yet. All info so far is what recruiters have passed along.

Thanks for the info, more waiting...

I know the unofficial list came out for DCE for 2 primary and 20 alternate. Does anyone know if those are the set numbers being selected or will they adjust for the official list?

Posted By AlanT on 26 Feb 2021 06:30 PM
I know the unofficial list came out for DCE for 2 primary and 20 alternate. Does anyone know if those are the set numbers being selected or will they adjust for the official list?

I'm hoping when the official list they have bumped some alternates onto it. I have no idea where I am on the DCE alternate list but every extra alternate picked up the better.

Anyone heard about alternate selections or general amplifying information regarding this unique board?

Nothing; astonishing how it has taken over 3 months just to tell people that they picked one person per category. And the list still isn't out. My recruiter sounded ashamed of the process this time.

Does anyone know if the official message traffic (ALCGRECRUITING) has posted in the CG Portal?

It has not.

The formatting is going to be all junk, but here's the official message.
R 042103Z MAR 21
FM COGARD RECRUITING COMMAND WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCGRECRUITING
BT
UNCLAS
ALCGRECRUITING 004/21
SUBJ: DIRECT COMMISSION OFFICER (DCO) PROGRAM 30 NOV 2020 SELECTION
RESULTS
A. 06 APR 2020 / ALCGRECRUITING 008/20
B. Coast Guard Recruiting Manual, COMDTINST M1100.2 (Series)
C. Coast Guard Weight and Body Fat Standards Program Manual,
COMDTINST M1020.8 (Series)
D. Coast Guard Medical Manual, COMDTINST M6000.1 (Series)
E. Coast Guard Recruiting Command (CGRC) Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP)
1. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has
approved the results of DCO Selection Panel 04-21, which convened
IAW Ref A and B on 30 November 2020. The panel recommended the
following individuals as primary and alternate candidates for
Reserve or Temporary Direct Commissions.
2. Primary selectees are listed in alphabetical order. Numerics
assigned are for tracking purposes only and do not indicate
rank order.
3. Alternate selectees are listed in the order appointments may be offered.
The 04-21 DCO Panel alternate list remains effective until the
Secretary approves the results of the next DCO Panel for the
alternate selectee’s respective program. Alternates are encouraged
to reapply to maximize their commissioning opportunities.
4. Selectees are appointed Reserve Commissions unless designated
for a Temporary (Temp) Commission:
a. Direct Commission Aviator (DCA)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. Robida, Matthew R. LTJG
(2) Alternate Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. Gilmour, Brian D. ENS
2. Baity, Andrew W.P. LTJG
3. Freeberg, Lance C. LTJG
4. Tubbs, Nicholas T. LTJG
5. Hoffmann, Christopher L. LTJG
6. Paschall, Andrew J. LTJG
7. Valenta, John R. LTJG
8. Wagner, Timothy M. LTJG
9. Mellor, Ryan J. ENS
b. Direct Commission Engineer (DCE)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Unit Comm Rank
1. Nida, Nicholas E. BM1 (Temp) STA Sturgeon Bay LTJG
2. Pietruszka, Lisa M. ME1 RUITOFF Hartford LTJG
3. Yetzer, Nicole C. IS1 (Temp) SEC Houston-Galveston LTJG
(2) Alternate Selectees:
No. Name Unit Comm Rank
1. Gillie, Jacquelynn M. ENS
2. Holland, Bryan W. ET1 (Temp) TRACEN Petaluma ENS
3. Steinberg, Timothy W. ENS
4. Kirshner, Victoria A. ENS
5. Vega Mercado, Jose L. AET3 CG Cyber Command LTJG
6. Francis, Lee A. IT1 (Temp) CGC THETIS ENS
7. Towers, Samuel M. AET1 (Temp) CG Cyber Command ENS
8. Solecki, Edmund A. ENS
9. Hughes, Marquiche O. GM1 (Temp) SEC North Carolina LTJG
10. Holmes, Kevin L. ENS
11. Polhemus, Daniel A. HSC (Temp) PSU 301 ENS
12. Colon, Anthony M. IT1 (Temp) CG Cyber Command ENS
13. Solum, Hans E. AET1 (Temp) APO Elizabeth City ENS
14. Quick, Kody T. SN CGC KEY LARGO ENS
15. Donovan, John K. ENS
16. Takesuye, Connor A. ENS
17. Diggs, Adron K. EMC (Temp) SEC New Orleans ENS
18. Reich, Gregory J. SK2 (Temp) CGC MARIA BRAY ENS
19. Martin, David J. EM2 (Temp) CG SFLC ENS
20. Pratile, Jason M. OS2 (Temp) CGC VALIANT ENS
c. Direct Commission Intelligence Officer (DCIO)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Unit Comm Rank
1. Graham, Whitney H. ISC (Temp) CG Cyber Command LT
(2) Alternate Selectees:
No. Name Unit Comm Rank
1. Schmidt, Alex T. LTJG
2. Johnson, Taylor D. ISC (Temp) CGCU Kunia LTJG
d. Direct Commission Lawyer (DCL)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. Beresford, Meredith N. LT
2. Coleman, Peyton M. LT
(2) Alternate Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. Poulos, Travis J. LT
2. Morrow, Joshua J. LT
3. Hubbard, Matthew L. LT
4. Sanborn, Christopher W. LT
5. Kelly, Colin T. LT
6. Humphrey, Christopher J. LT
7. Meyer, Amber E. LT
8. Dixon, Jarrett J. LT
e. Direct Commission Lawyer - Selected Reserve (DCL-SELRES)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Unit Comm Rank
1. Cuevas, Maricela SK1 SEC Long Beach LTJG
2. Lorenzo-Rivera, Jeremy LTJG
3. Pillarella, Dean L. LTJG
4. Veit, Elizabeth R. LTJG
5. Wilson, Kristofer S. LTJG
f. Direct Commission Selected School (DCSS)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Unit Comm Rank
1. Keisler, Mark C. AET2 (Temp) AIRSTA Barbers Point ENS
(2) Alternate Selectees:
No. Name Unit Comm Rank
1. Unda, Nikolas M. ME2 (Temp) CGC NORTHLAND ENS
2. Steinberg, Timothy W. ENS
3. Kirshner, Victoria A. ENS
4. Holmes, Kevin L. ENS
5. Ford, Khari K. ENS
6. Severson, Benjamin E. IS3 CGCU Colorado ENS
7. Westall, Harry C. MST2 (Temp) MSU Savannah ENS
8. Coughlin, Madison C. ENS
9. Fonseca, Christian S. ENS
g. Maritime Academy Graduate (MARGRAD)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. Haines, Ryan M. ENS
(2) Alternate Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. Kirshner, Victoria A. ENS
2. Holmes, Kevin L. ENS
3. Carter, Jesse A. ENS
4. Iula, Gabriel A. ENS
5. Alteri, Vincenzo I. ENS
6. Coughlin, Madison C. ENS
7. Donovan, John K. ENS
8. Imbriale, Richard A. ENS
9. Helbich, Neeko R. ENS
10. O'Brien, John J. ENS
11. Soule, Hannah L. ENS
12. Shinnick, Jacob M. ENS
13. Takesuye, Connor A. ENS
14. Fonseca, Christian S. ENS
15. King, Spencer K. ENS
h. Prior Trained Military Officer (PTMO)
(1) Primary Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. McCullars, Eric G. LTJG
(2) Alternate Selectees:
No. Name Comm Rank
1. Ford, Khari K. LTJG
2. Kraus, Thomas D. LTJG
5. Selectees will receive letters notifying them of their selection
and any pending commissioning requirements. Final appointment is
contingent upon meeting all commissioning eligibility requirements
and remaining fully qualified IAW Refs A through E.
6. This announcement is for planning purposes only and is not
authority to issue travel orders to attend DCO school.
8. Recruiters shall ensure all primary and alternate selectees’ SF-86
information is current, then release the SF-86 in EQIP upon receipt
of this message to initiate a Tier 3 investigation.
8. The selection panel consisted of the following members:
Name Unit
CAPT B. Spievack COMDT (CG-LPD)
CDR P. W. Schurke CG SFLC
LCDR S. M. Simpson COMDT (CG-7113)
LCDR A. R. Reckley COMDT (CG-DCMS-81)
LCDR K. C. Edwards COMDT (CG-FAC-2)
LT B. J. Mcmillen COMDT (CG-DDE-255)
LT K. Kastrati CG LDC
9. Applicants who were not selected or were selected as alternates
are required to reapply through their recruiting office if
interested in being considered for any future selection panel.
10. The proceedings of a selection panel, including its deliberations
and criteria for selection, cannot be disclosed to any person who was
not a member of the panel. However, the panel precept is available on
the Panels and Reports (PARTS) CG Portal page, https://cg.portal.uscg.
mil/units/cgrc/AccessionsDiv/OAA/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx
11. Questions regarding the results of the panel can be directed to
the Panels and Reports (PARTS) Manager, LT Raqel Brown, via email at
Raqel.K.Brown@uscg.mil.
12. Serving as a selection panel member is an excellent professional
development opportunity for officers. Officers interested in serving
as members of an officer selection panel should contact PARTS via
email at CGR-SMB-PARTS@uscg.mil.
13. CAPT Richter L. Tipton, Commanding Officer, CG RC, sends.
14. Internet release authorized.
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Thanks for posting!

You beat me to it lol

I saw the top three DCE made LTJG. How does someone commission straight to LTJG?

Usually, it’s due to either prior service at a higher or equivalent grade (CPT in Army goes to LTJG in CG, step down of 1 rank) or to make pay more equivalent due to outside education (a masters degree, or similar to how PAs usually commission as LTJG to account for increased schooling required)

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/03/12/very-difficult-environment-coast-guard-offers-incentives-entice-recruits.html/amp

Interesting, but doesn't appear to have anything to do with officer recruitment

Posted By CPORJM on 13 Mar 2021 09:37 PM
Interesting, but doesn't appear to have anything to do with officer recruitment

Talent management and the mission ready total workforce are germane to the conversation. Admiral Schultz addressed officer commissioning/recruiting in a larger context during the State of the CG, albeit was omitted from the article.

So do we think this next board will be better or about the same?

Skater, from what I've been told due to the situation with available billets for Junior officers or JO's I would expect the next panel to have very few primary selectees like this last panel but I could be wrong.

Skater, unsure. I would probably agree with Real Quick. What's interesting is that the Commandant specifically stated that 2,500 Officers will be commissioned over the next 5 years, half from non-academy sources. That's 250/yr... Or 125 per semi-annual board. I just don't understand how they expect to get there at current pace. Video doesn't match the audio type deal.

I'm not yet at this point, but is the requirement for the DCA program below a hard and fast rule, or is it possible to get a waiver? I have a couple more boards before I would hit this point, but planning ahead.

Max Active Duty Service: Have less than 10 years of non-Coast Guard active-duty military service as of the date of accession, which is equivalent to the date that the applicant, if selected, will take their oath of office.

Posted By PendletonDCA18 on 15 Mar 2021 08:17 AM
Skater, unsure. I would probably agree with Real Quick. What's interesting is that the Commandant specifically stated that 2,500 Officers will be commissioned over the next 5 years, half from non-academy sources. That's 250/yr... Or 125 per semi-annual board. I just don't understand how they expect to get there at current pace. Video doesn't match the audio type deal.

Non academy sources also includes OCS.

Has anyone been picked up off the alternate lists yet?

Nothing yet. I asked my recruiter recently and he told me the chances they are going to pick any alternates are slim. Hopefully he is wrong.

Posted By CGWingsIhope on 16 Mar 2021 03:28 PM
I'm not yet at this point, but is the requirement for the DCA program below a hard and fast rule, or is it possible to get a waiver? I have a couple more boards before I would hit this point, but planning ahead.

Max Active Duty Service: Have less than 10 years of non-Coast Guard active-duty military service as of the date of accession, which is equivalent to the date that the applicant, if selected, will take their oath of office.

This is absolutely waiverable. I want to say it's waiverable to 13. 

No news on my end. I'm also waiting for chief orders since I made the cut for that. So lots of waiting on my end. Really hoping I make it as an alternate so I don't end up pcsing and possibly making it next round and pcsing again.

If you make Chief, why on EARTH would you want to be an O?

Prefer the jobs, advance faster, better retirement. I’m in it for the long haul.