Only problem with that is, and no offense to any OR's but really. Who is one person to deem a person noteworthy enough for an automatic slot for something that takes other qualified applicants a selection board to decide?. (And yes I know C.O's can give automatic promotions, I was prior enlisted.. so please do not split hairs)
Personally I think that leaves alot of room for doubt...
While I think it is really cool if this is indeed true (which I really don't believe until I see a formal instruction) Take this scenario into account. (Give respect to minimal difference in variables such as tests and GPA)
Two Applicants for INTEL.
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Person A. Walks into OR station in
New York City.
-Sophmore Poly Sci Major
-3.5 GPA, did good on the ASTB
-Just a few LOR's..
-Does voulenteer work, president of a few clubs in college and very active
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Person B Walks into a OR station in
Rural town, Iowa
-Sophmore Poly Sci Major
-3.5 GPA, also did good on the ASTB
-Prior intel enlisted and holding a few good LOR's from an O-6 and O-5 and former Chief
-Does not voulenteer as much due to full time employment.
Now let's play pretend and say this is true..
Person B gets offered a direct slot into BDCP, while
Person A is submitted to the boards. Quite arguably there is nothing special about that really makes him stand out, per-say...Yes it is a good application and very strong for the board.. but What makes him more deserving over
Person A?
The point I am getting at is I do not see this possible due to a number of factors
-Size of recruiting district
-Number of Quotas
-Overall competitiveness of this program.
Because ultimately if this were the case and it was this easy....(Believe me If you have seen any of my posts you will see how bad I am striving to become an Officer, much like most of the people on this forum.)
I would pack my shit and move to Alaska or BFE CONUS just to get in a small recruitng district and put my package in ASAP!
P.S. If this is true...Anyone got a room for rent in Kodiak Alaska? LOL