At this point in the process I am rather confused. I thought that it was a fairly straight forward process to attempt to be a DCO. Not easy, but straight forward; now I am not so sure.
My OR submitted my application to the processor at the end of November. In theory there was a board late November/early December. I spoke with the processor earlier today (January) and was told that the Program Manager just reported an update today. If someone could clear up my confusion about how this whole thing works I would greatly appreciate it.
How I thought it worked:
1. I fill out application/go to MEPs/Interiew/LORs/etc, etc etc
2. OR sends final package to processor
3. Processor sends packages to board
4. Board sends recommendations to processors and program managers
5. Processor let's ORs know results
6. Program managers send final select/non-select letters through whatever channels
Am I missing steps? Did I screw up the chain of custody of the application? In either case, why would it take 2 months for my package to be in the program manager's hands. Does that mean that the board results are imminent or that the package is just getting ready to go to a board? In short, what role does the Program Manger play in the DCO selection process? When does a package go before said PM?
My OR submitted my application to the processor at the end of November. In theory there was a board late November/early December. I spoke with the processor earlier today (January) and was told that the Program Manager just reported an update today. If someone could clear up my confusion about how this whole thing works I would greatly appreciate it.
How I thought it worked:
1. I fill out application/go to MEPs/Interiew/LORs/etc, etc etc
2. OR sends final package to processor
3. Processor sends packages to board
4. Board sends recommendations to processors and program managers
5. Processor let's ORs know results
6. Program managers send final select/non-select letters through whatever channels
Am I missing steps? Did I screw up the chain of custody of the application? In either case, why would it take 2 months for my package to be in the program manager's hands. Does that mean that the board results are imminent or that the package is just getting ready to go to a board? In short, what role does the Program Manger play in the DCO selection process? When does a package go before said PM?