To begin the process you must first download both forms above. The "All O Programs Check Off" form gives basic guidance that's needed to complete the officer application process. The Direct Commission Expectation form gives general information that will facilitate your transition into the U.S. Coast Guard Officer Corps as a Direct Commission Officer.
THE DCO AND OCS OFFICER SELECTION PANEL SCHEDULED DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: CGRC PANEL PANELS START DATE 01-09 (OCS) 27 OCT 2008 02-09 (DCO) 01 DEC 2008 03-09 (DCO) 23 FEB 2009 04-09 (SRDC) 09 MAR 2009 05-09 (CSPI/PPEP) 13 APR 2009 06-09 (OCS) 04 MAY 2009 07-09 (DCO) 18 MAY 2009
THE DCO AND OCS OFFICER SELECTION PANELS SCHEDULE WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS FOR EACH SPECIFIC PANEL, AS LONG AS FY09 VACANCIES EXIST:
A. 01-09 (OCS): RESERVE AND BLUE 21. B. 02-09 (DCO): DCA, MARGRAD, MARGRAD KP. C. 03-09 (DCO): DCE, DCIO, DCL, MARGRAD, CMAPPP AND DCSS. D. 06-09 (OCS): TEMP, AVCAD, RESERVE AND BLUE 21. E. 07-09 (DCO): ALL DCO PROGRAMS.