DIRECT COMMISSION OFFICERS
BUILDING ON STRENGTHS TO LEAD OTHERS
Civilians with a specialized skill or background can receive a direct commission in their career field. In some cases a direct commission is available in other career branches in the Army Reserve and National Guard. Those who gain a direct commission will receive the rank determined by their career branch and serve in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard as experts and leaders. Explore the direct commission–eligible areas below to see what the Army can offer you.
direct commission–eligible areas
The U.S. Army Medical Department is one of the largest and most advanced health care systems in the world. Commissioned Officers in the Army Medical Department are on the cutting edge of medicine and gain the satisfaction of serving our nation and our Soldiers.
ARMY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL CORPS
Established in 1775 by General George Washington, the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps is the oldest law firm in our nation. The Army JAG Corps officers can offer you a breadth of experience that’s almost impossible to match in any legal firm.