Direct Commission Officer Course (DCO)

DCO Soldier Training

View the Commander's Welcome Letter

The DCO mission is designed to train on the fundamental skills that will enable successful completion of BOLC II. The training will establish a foundation in leadership, physical fitness, mental toughness, and tactical and technical proficiency.

DCO Overview

A slide presentation located here describes the intent and method of DCO, and includes a more detailed weekly schedule.

DCO is four weeks long. In general, each week is organized as follows:

  • Week 1 – In-processing, Land Navigation Map Reading, Classroom, Introduction to Army Operations and Graphics, Leaders Reaction Course, First Aid
  • Week 2 – First Aid, Confidence Course, Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) Classroom Training and Range/Familiarization Fire
  • Week 3 – Land Navigation Day/Night Course, Call for Indirect Fire, Basic Military Communication, Basic Tactical Training, Night Infiltration Course
  • Week 4 – STX II (3 Day Field Exercise), Army Physical Fitness Test (Diagnostic APFT), Out-processing, Graduation

Throughout the course, students will demonstrate Army Values at all times.