Currently, the Coast Guard Reserve offers the Selected Reserve Direct Commission (SRDC) program, and the Direct Commission Physician Assistant Selected Reserve (DCPA-SELRES) program. The below excerpts describe these programs.
Direct Commission Lawyer Selected Reserve (DCL-SELRES)
Licensed attorneys are eligible to serve as Judge Advocates for the U.S. Coast Guard through the Direct Commission Lawyer Selected Reserve (DCL-SELRES) program while maintaining their civilian employment. Selection into this program provides the unique opportunity to practice law in support of Coast Guard missions and Coast Guard personnel, encompassing a diverse range of 10 legal practice areas.