DCOIC Gouge for those about to commission as a DCO

[dephyler]

One point I think we all should remember for DCOIC and all the other stuff is that we are (will be) officers when we go. The military is very distinctive in its treatment between enlisted and officer and I've seen both sides fairly well. Again, I haven't been yet but I don't imagine it as some sort of GI Jane type thing :icon_tong

You hit the nail on the head. While the Class chief is in charge for training reasons, he'll always say 'sir', and you'll always be treated like an officer. While most people probably have an over-hyped sense of what it'll be like, it's probably good because you'll get more out of it. My take on a lot of the online posts detailing the experience are a little bit exaggerated, but for the previously stated reason, I don't think it's a bad thing.

As for the female experience, you definitely don't have anything to worry about. We had at least one female with hair to her mid-back. Not an issue at all. The females I made friends with said that during inspections, Chief asked for "permission to touch" after finding IPs, even when it was on their back.

EDIT: just saw the post on the May DCO class. If anybody can get in that class, do it. Newport/Boston is awesome in May. Friday night in Newport in May...fantastic. Saturday in Boston, really great. Colleges may still have some lingering students....average age of Boston is mid-twenties...If you go in May, liberty will be amazing. And PT outside won't suck. But focus on the liberty.

 

[ladysailor]

Re: bucki4lyfe's post

That's exactly what I suspected. I'd read the gouge re: not touching the collar for women's hair but suspected the reality might be a bit different. My recruiter told me I didn't have to cut it and I'd be really surprised to find I can't run my 1.5 mile with it in a ponytail. PT in a French twist is stupid. There. I said it.

 

[bucki4lyfe]

Lady-

Back in my air force days (if I remember correctly), it was the same thing. They used to have a rule about female's hair being within regs for PT, then somebody, thankfully, said wait this is a stupid idea...so pony tails were allowed for PT. In regular uniforms, obviously the collar line is the determinant. But I think you'll be fine.

As for an update from me, folks--I have nothing really. Two Mondays ago my recruiter said there was some sort of snag and that the Navy wanted to see my old air force physical. I'm still in that same spot. Hopefully that will blow over soon and we can get this show on the road.

 

[bubblehead]

My question was about the two week school, when those dates were, and how easy it is to get into the one you want.

DCOIC web site:
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otc/dcoic.asp

Schedule of classes:
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otc/dcoic_quota_control.asp

DCO FY09 Class Schedule

[B]Class Report     Convene    Graduation Status[/B]
09070 24 MAY 09  25 MAY 09  05 JUN 09  CLOSED
09080 26 JUL 09  27 JUL 09  07 AUG 09  CLOSED
09090 23 AUG 09  24 AUG 09  04 SEP 09  CLOSED
10010 25 OCT 09  26 OCT 09  06 NOV 09  CLOSED
10020 29 NOV 09  30 NOV 09  11 DEC 09  OPEN
10030 03 JAN 10  04 JAN 10  15 JAN 10  OPEN
10040 07 FEB 10  08 FEB 10  19 FEB 10  OPEN
10050 14 MAR 10  15 MAR 10  26 MAR 10  OPEN
10060 18 APR 10  19 APR 10  30 APR 10  OPEN
10070 23 MAY 10  24 MAY 10  04 JUN 10  CLOSED
10080 25 JUL 10  26 JUL 10  06 AUG 10  OPEN
10090 22 AUG 10  23 AUG 10  03 SEP 10  OPEN

 

[ODSCandidate]

OCS for Reserve Officers (question)

Hey Everyone-

I personally am applying for active duty officer program, but a friend of mine is asking about the Reserve program and if you have to go to OCS to be a Reserve officer. I don't know since I'm applying to go active (I'm prior active duty). Anyone know this answer. My guess, of course you have to go to OCS, but I could be wrong.

 

[bubblehead]

Newly commissioned Navy Reserve Officers attend the Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination Course (DCOIC):

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otc/dcoic.asp

 

[bucki4lyfe]

Newly commissioned Navy Reserve Officers attend the Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination Course (DCOIC):

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otc/dcoic.asp

My understanding is that the DCO program only fills a few slots...but that you can still commission through OCS and go into the Reserves...that could be the case when you may not have all of the qualifications necessary to directly commission through DCO, or want to do a job that does not fall under the DCO list.

 

[3912DCO]

DCOIC dates

I know that so many of us, who are 1635 Selectees, are hungry for more details on what our next steps are.

I found this link to the Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination Course that some of you may find interesting:

http://www.ocs.navy.mil/dcoic.asp

Congrats to all!!!

 

[das]

I know that so many of us, who are 1635 Selectees, are hungry for more details on what our next steps are.

I found this link to the Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination Course that some of you may find interesting:

http://www.ocs.navy.mil/dcoic.asp

Congrats to all!!!

See also this thread:

http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150606

DCOIC comes a lot later in the process...you'll be doing medical screenings (for most folks), initiating a security clearance investigation for TS/SCI, getting "final select" status, receiving your commission documents, getting commissioned, getting uniforms, and starting to drill before DCOIC!

Good luck and congratulations to all!

 

[bubblehead]

I am wondering if we can get slots for the DCO classes next year already. At least in my unit, the chain is already asking what AT plans are for next year. I'd like to say I will go to a late DCOIC, maybe August, but I am guessing we cannot get a quota number till commissioned.

Here is the DCOIC schedule:

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otc/dcoic_quota_control.asp

You are correct: you cannot obtain a quota until you are commissioned.

 

[anichka]

Here is the DCOIC schedule:

http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otc/dcoic_quota_control.asp

You are correct: you cannot obtain a quota until you are commissioned.

Sucks, because I won't be commissioned before June. I have no hope of getting into class that late in the FY.

 

[MIDN_RHS]

17 Day bootcamp alive again?

Good evening everyone,

I know that a little while back the Navy had a 17-day bootcamp for reservists but that program is now over. However, I've read in different places in the internet that if you have job experience in a certain rating that the navy wants, you can attend this 17-day orientation. I think I heard someone refer to this as the Advanced Pay-grade option?

Also, I've heard that for reserve HMs there was a course where you instead of going to HM a-school you do online work for a few months then go to Great Lakes for 2 weeks to do physical practice and to test. Can anyone confirm this? I've used the search function to search for both these questions but cant find definitive answers. Even on other sites on the internet I can't find any real answers

Thanks a lot,

MIDN_RHS

 

[zab1001]

Can anyone confirm this?

I'm sure a recruiter can.

 

[Mac81]

DCOIC

I apologize in advance if these questions have already been asked. I have been reading the board for awhile for information on the DCO program and haven't seen these questions come up yet in this thread.

Does anyone know:
1. What is the time commitment for a Navy Reserve officer? I was prior service enlisted in the Army Reserve and we had 6x2 contracts (6 years Active Reserve and 2 years Inactive Reserve). I have received two different takes on how the Navy Reserve DCO program works. The first was that it was a 3x5 commitment (3 years Active Reserve and 5 years Inactive Reserve). The second was that it was a 6x2 commitment (6 years Active Reserve and 2 years Inactive Reserve). They also explained that it is not a contract per say (as on the enlisted side) but more of a commission with an expiration date of 8 years. You can resign it earlier, should the Navy allow you to, or it will expire after 8 years.

2. I was pro-rec'd for 1635. There seem to really be two different schools that we must attend before we become deployable assets: DCOIC ("knife and fork school") and BRIT (Basic Reserve Intelligence Training) (you'll have to pardon me if I have the names wrong). Is the order of schools attended DCOIC and then BRIT?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

 

[xxxCharliexxx]

I apologize in advance if these questions have already been asked. I have been reading the board for awhile for information on the DCO program and haven't seen these questions come up yet in this thread.

Does anyone know:
1. What is the time commitment for a Navy Reserve officer? I was prior service enlisted in the Army Reserve and we had 6x2 contracts (6 years Active Reserve and 2 years Inactive Reserve). I have received two different takes on how the Navy Reserve DCO program works. The first was that it was a 3x5 commitment (3 years Active Reserve and 5 years Inactive Reserve). The second was that it was a 6x2 commitment (6 years Active Reserve and 2 years Inactive Reserve). They also explained that it is not a contract per say (as on the enlisted side) but more of a commission with an expiration date of 8 years. You can resign it earlier, should the Navy allow you to, or it will expire after 8 years.

2. I was pro-rec'd for 1635. There seem to really be two different schools that we must attend before we become deployable assets: DCOIC ("knife and fork school") and BRIT (Basic Reserve Intelligence Training) (you'll have to pardon me if I have the names wrong). Is the order of schools attended DCOIC and then BRIT?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

From what I understand (and you will get better beta from other sources I'm certain), the committment is 8 years but as a commmissioned officer, the post is indefinite. Meaning, you will have to resign the post and there is no expiration date.

There are two schools to attend. DCOIC (Direct Commissioned Officer Indoctrination Course) which is a two week program in Rhode Island. Here is the link http://www.ocs.navy.mil/dcoic.asp but in case this site doesn't like links...Google "DCOIC" and it will be the ocs navy mil address. The other school is called NBIT (Naval Basic Intelligence Training). This will take place one weekend a month over the course of 18 months (give or take). You can apply to take the active duty equivalent course which is full time over 4-5 month period of time but slots are limited to reservists and fill up fast.

I'll directly ask my processor about the first question to give you a better answer. There are many people here though that will gladly provide the answer but just in case, I'll go ahead and ask.

-Angela