UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND CRUSH IT!!!! AMEDD

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND CRUSH IT!!!! AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program Briefing FY24 MG Johnny Davis Commander Since 01 OCT 2022 CUI CSM Shade Munday Command Sergeant Major Since 10 MAR 2023

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP) The AECP affords eligible enlisted Soldiers the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), become a Registered Nurse, and commission as an 2LT in the Army Nurse Corps. Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) for the Program completion is 4 years 2 CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP) AECP website: https://recruiting.army.mil/aecp/ USARMY Ft Knox USAREC Mailbox HSD Enlisted Commissioning Program usarmy.knox.usarec.mbx.hsd-enlisted-commissioning-p [email protected] MAJ Brooke Adams Program Manager [email protected] 3 3 SSG Brittani Bell Collins NCOIC [email protected] CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND How To Get Started? MILPER Message 22-411 FY24 and Amendment for AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP) and USAREC Guidelines at https://recruiting.army.mil/aecp/ For recruiters, information found above as well as Health Service Directorate (HSD) ANC SharePoint Identify a nationally accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program (highly encouraged to apply at multiple schools), complete any prerequisites, gain acceptance to the nursing program, and apply to AECP application Have your transcripts evaluated by an academic advisor at the intended BSN program to identify what prerequisites are needed. Tuition Assistance example is on the USAREC website. Prerequisites should be listed on an MFR, must state if prerequisites are from another school that they will transfer to the nursing school. TA MFR is sent to TA education office to further process CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Qualifying BSN Program Must have the Following 3 years NCLEX pass rate of 90% or higher (Example: 2020: 91%, 2021: 95%, 2022: 98%) (not average) ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education). Program must be completed within 24 months. Accelerated programs are authorized and encouraged Be within 100 miles of Military Treatment Facility Offer In-State Tuition to applicants Tuition must not be more than 15,000 per academic year CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Qualifying BSN Program Must State in the Acceptance Letter: The projected start and graduation dates (MM/DD/YY) The projected yearly tuition and fees for the entire curriculum (not more than 15,000 per academic year). If more than authorized limit, school must state they will cover the cost The school’s first time NCLEX pass rate (must be 90% or greater for the past 3 years). Must be listed out each year. Example: 2020: 91%, 2021: 95%, 2022: 98% Not more than 1 online class per semester; online courses cannot be associated with a lab or clinical Not more than 100 miles from a Military Treatment Facility-locate RAPID location for DEERs. State in the letter if it is a conditional or unconditional letter of acceptance. If conditional, must state all prerequisite courses have been completed Must have the calculated GPA on the letter The Soldier may not accept any scholarships, grants, tuition assistance, use of GI Bill, or pay monies out of pocket. The school must charge the Soldier in-state tuition. The school must acknowledge this in the acceptance letter CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Applicant Eligibility Soldiers must be E4(P) or above, MOS qualified, Basic Leadership Course (BLC) completed by application deadline (no waiver) Have at least 4 years and no more than 12 years of active federal military service (waiver case to case for more than 12 years) Have an approved conditional release: COMPO 1-HRC MFR letter of release and COMPO 2-3 release from first GO in CoC Minimum GPA of 3.0 as calculated from all college level courses (waiver case by case) Must be able to start nursing school on or before 31.5 years of age (waiver case by case) Must have a GT score of at least 110 or higher (no waiver) Meet physical requirements for a commissioned officer appointment (AR 40-501 Chapter 2, DODI 6130.03) Must have and maintain a secret security clearance or higher CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Application Packet (Please see the website and MILPER message for details) Completed packets must be submitted/uploaded by 1 August 2023 for applicant and 17 August 2023 for recruiter deadline. It is highly recommended you seek out an AMEDD recruiter as soon as possible to assist with your application. FY24 Selection Board meets 12-15 September 2023 DA Form 61 (application for appointment) Commissioning physical Letter of purpose and intent (LOI) Letters of recommendation (LOR) DA Form 2125 – Academic Worksheet (from each school) Unconditional/conditional letter (from each school) Official transcripts from every school attended IPERMS records Branch Release (RA) or Component Release (USAR or ARNG) CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Application Packet Cont. Curriculum Vitae (Resumé)-can be multiple pages DA 705 ACFT scorecard along with a DA Form 5500/5501 Body Fat Content Worksheet (if applicable). Must be certified by CDR/1SG Height and Weight IAW AR 600-9. Height and Weight Verification Memo signed no more than 6 months from application deadline and be certified by CDR/1SG Memorandum for record (MFR) acknowledging the following: Security Clearance MILPO/S-1 eligibility statement Not flagged *** All applicants must be fully qualified to begin a BSN program within 120 days of the desire program start date between January 2024 and September 2024*** CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Letter of Intent and Motivation Opportunity to address the board in the applicants' own words but also for the board members to assess writing skills Must be typed, follow Army writing format Brief statement expressing the role of a registered nurse Explain why it’s important, and how it can excel at/with/through you as the applicant Address 2-3 Army values NOTE: Have more than one person review the letter. Not to exceed 1 page for each LOR CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Letters of Recommendation (LOR) Commander (required) First Line Supervisor (required) Chief Nursing Officer or Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (required) at a Military Treatment Facility or Combat Support Hospital/Field Hospital. This is required of every applicant regardless of MOS or Component. Recruiters can help schedule this. If there are difficulties, please reach out to the AECP program managers to assist Up to 2 additional letters. These can be from anyone Maximum of five (5) letters Not to exceed 1 page per LOR CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Once in The Program: Sign 6-year enlistment contract (starting from the beginning of the BSN program if selected). Most will need an extension unless indefinite Administratively assigned to 187th Student Detachment at Ft Sam Houston (APFT/ACFTs, PHA, Leave, UCMJ, all admin support, etc.). Virtually inprocess Receive full pay and benefits in current grade held and eligible for promotions Maintain nursing courses in a full-time student status. No “filler” classes authorized. Full-time student status is defined per the institution Submit DA 2125 Academic Worksheet detailing grades and progress per quarter/semester within 10 days of completion of term to the AECP program managers Tuition will be paid 4-8 weeks after the add/drop course date. Ensure the Bursar’s office moves the payment date to allow time for the government to make a payment CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Graduating from the Program Commissioning physical completed between junior/senior years. Must be from an MTF Take the NCLEX-RN within 30 days of graduation or first available test date Send your official transcripts, RN license, Request for Orders (RFO), and reimbursement for NCLEX to the program managers Receive orders from HRC, go TDY to Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) at Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX and commission into the Army Nurse Corps as a 2LT PCS to your first duty station as an Army Nurse officer Accrue a 4-year ADSO after commission CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Tips To Be a Competitive Applicant: GPA Previously conferred degree Healthcare Licenses / Certifications Unconditional letter of acceptance vs. Conditional Letter Accepted into more than 1 nursing school Letters of recommendation Letter of intent / writing skills CV (resume) Physical fitness test Moral/legal/convictions/UCMJ issues Soldier Talent Profile (STP) formerly SRB 14 CUI CRUSH IT!!!!

UNITED STATES ARMY RECRUITING COMMAND Questions? Contact Your Local AMEDD Recruiter: https://www.goarmy.com/amedd.html 15 15 CUI CRUSH IT!!!!