COLLEGE STUDENT PRE-COMMISSIONING INITIATIVE OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL DIRECT COMMISSION PROGRAMS MARITIME ACADEMY GRADUATE COAST GUARD ACADEMY PRE-COMMISSIONING PROGRAM FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL BLUE 21 FLIGHT INITIATIVE PROGRAM FORMS AND DEADLINES

PROGRAM FORMS AND DEADLINES

Direct Commission Expectations.pdf (16 KB)**
Download the 2009 Direct Commission Officer Course Pre-Reporting Guide.

To begin the process you must first download both forms above.

*The "FY 09 Application Check Off" form gives basic guidance that's needed to complete the officer application process.

**The "Direct Commission Expectations" form gives general information that will facilitate your transition into the U.S. Coast Guard Officer Corps as a Direct Commission Officer.

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FY09 Officer Selection Panel Dates

Coast Guard Recruiting Command PANEL AND DEADLINE DATES

IMPORTANT! The application process for all officer programs consists of compiling a package of your credentials and other documents. This process typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete. You should be in contact with a recruiter well in advance of the deadline. A medical physical along with other tests are required. Occasionally, lengthy delays occur so contact your nearest recruiter to get the process started early!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION DEADLINES BELOW ARE THE FINAL DUE DATES. ALL DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED MUST BE TURNED INTO YOUR RECRUITER BY THE DEADLINES ANNOTATED BELOW.

What do these deadlines mean?
Coast Guard members shall have applications completed and submitted to the Educational Services Officer (ESO) by the ESO deadline.

Civilians and ESO’s shall have applications fully completed and submitted to the local Recruiting Office no later than the RO deadline. These dates are final and recruiters should not feel obligated to make exceptions.
                                         ESO       RO
PANELS                       DEADLINE   DEADLINE
01-10 (OCS)                10AUG09    08SEP09
02-10 (DCO)                14SEP09    28SEP09
03-10 (DCO)                23NOV09   07DEC09
04-10 (SRDC)              07DEC09    04JAN10
05-10 (CSPI/PPEP)    25JAN10    08FEB10
06-10 (DCO)                01FEB10   16FEB10
07-10 (OCS)                01FEB10   01MAR10

THE DCO AND OCS OFFICER SELECTION PANELS SCHEDULE WILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS FOR EACH SPECIFIC PANEL, AS LONG AS FY10 VACANCIES EXIST:
A. 01-10 (OCS): RESERVE AND BLUE 21 AND DCSS
B. 02-10 (DCO): DCA, DCL, DCSS, MARGRAD, MARGRAD KP, AND CMAPPP
C. 03-10 (DCO): DCE, DCIO, DCL, DCSS, AND MARGRAD
D. 06-10 (DCO): DCA, DCE, DCIO, DCL, DCSS, AND MARGRAD
E. 07-10 (OCS): TEMP, AVCAD, RESERVE, AND BLUE 21