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.

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