03/23/2026
In July I moved divisions at USARD HQ to standup and build a consolidated Direct Commission Program for the entire Army.
On March 11th 2026 my team successfully met the Chief of Staff of the Army’s intent to commission an officer in less than 180 days. We beat that timeline by 75 days from board date to Oath of office was 105 days for our first two Direct Commission Officers. Check out the article below!
https://www.army.mil/article-amp/291163/army_lieutenant_among_the_first_soldiers_to_direct_commission_as_public_affairs_officer