1. U.S. Coast Guard Direct Commission Selected School (DCSS) Program

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3. DCCS Overview
College graduates who have been exposed to military training through collegiate-level Armed Services Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs, equivalent regimented programs at select colleges (enumerated below) or other Federal military academies, while earning an undergraduate degree are eligible to apply to the Coast Guard’s DCSS program. 
DCSS seeks to offer direct commissions to high performing individuals who have already proven their leadership ability and desire to serve others through rigorous programs.
Ex. available mission fields:
Operations RESPONSE
Operations PREVENTION
Operations AFLOAT (CUTTER)
Operations AVIATION

4. Initial USCG Assignments and Training
DCSSs work with a Coast Guard assignment officer following selection.     
The assignment officer will review the individual’s education, experience and qualifications, in addition to their expressed assignment interests, and assign orders to a position at a Coast Guard field unit that best aligns the selectee’s talents & potential with the needs of the Coast Guard.
Following commissioning, new officers will execute permanent change of station (PCS) orders and report directly to their first unit for a brief period.
DCSSs will then go TDY to the Direct Commission Officer (DCO) course in New London, CT.   

5. Direct Commission Officer (DCO) Course
At DCO training, DCSSs receive initial indoctrination to the traditions and programs of the service, and training on service specific administration essentials needed for their success as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard.   
  The DCO course will be 4-5 weeks in duration.

6. USCG Career Path
During subsequent assignments, DCSS officers can expect to broaden their experience within the operational community to which they were initially assigned- with increasing levels of leadership and management exposure with progression in rank.     
DCSS officers have opportunities for special assignments and assignments within sub-specialties, including:
Intelligence
Human resources
Engineering
C4IT
International affairs
Legal
Recruiting
Financial management
Training

7. DCSS Eligibility Requirements
Age: 21 years old
As of 30 SEP of the year in which the Selection Panel convenes.
Character
Outstanding Moral Character and meet the requirements per Appendices 3 and 4 of the Officer Application Job Aid Kit (O-JAK).
U.S. Citizen
Eligible for a SECRET clearance
May not have more than 3 dependents
Must have a baccalaureate from one of the following schools:
The Citadel VWIL at Mary Baldwin University
UNG Norwich University
Texas A&M Virginia Tech
Virginia Military Institute

8. DCSS Eligibility Requirements
Interview
DCCS applicants must receive the recommendation of a Coast Guard interview board, administered by 3 Coast Guard Officers.
Academics
2.5 GPA
Physical
Normal Color Vision
Meet Ht/Wt standards
Complete a structured physical fitness program while at DCO School.

9. Commissioning
Upon commissioning, DCCS applications will receive a three year active duty obligation and will be commissioned as an Ensign (O-1).     

10. Officer Application Job Aid Kit (O-JAK)
QUESTIONS?
And local Coast Guard Recruiter