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U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Command Fort Knox, KY


AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP)AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP)


Amedd Enlisted Commissioning Program

Purpose: Educate Soldiers, leaders, and educators on the educational opportunities offered by the AECP Program.

AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP)

FY15 Board First to be Recruited by Local AMEDD Recruiters. AECP Program Director Located at Fort Knox, KY

AR 601-37 chapter 21-12, FY 15 Guidelines at www.usarec.army.mil/mrb/aecp


Recruiting: Setting up AECP Briefs with other AMEDD Commissioning Programs.

Best place to brief and setup are hospital briefing rooms and education centers Contact the Chief Nurse/Retention NCO(Post and Medical) Contact Public Affairs to advertise briefings in the post paper, on marquees, and interview with the post radio station. Post signs and banners at installation points of interest to get the briefing location and times out. Use Post Retention and HRC to email your target audience (HRC needs 7 days to send out mass emails)

AECP


What is an Army Nurse?

Military Registered Nurse that holds a BSN degree, has passed the NCLEX and holds a license for the state certified in Nursing.

The AMEDD’s primary medical professional in

the hospital.


STARTING POINT

Research the profession.

Meet with someone in the profession.

Discuss the options with your family and friends (your support during the training).

Meet with your education center counselor about your educational goals, aspirations, and paths.


All applicants

All applicants must submit a DA Photo dated within 12 months of board date.

E-5 and below may require COC memo for the photo If deployed ACU photo is okay, recommend a DA photo in ASU

Passing APFT after 01 Feb Must be Certified by CDR/1SG

Height and Weight IAW AR600-9.


Letter’s of recommendation

First line supervisor Commander Officer of the profession (Deputy Commander of Nursing) Must use USAREC Form 195 Maximum of 5 letters May use Memorandum format(for the two additional)

addressed to the board


Letter of Intent (LOI)

Very important!

Must be typed

Opportunity to address the board in your own words. Show passion and drive for being an Army Nurse. Discuss importance of Army Values.

Have more than one person review your LOI


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified for appointment IAW AR 601-100, and AR 40-501

ERB must be certified true copy from your Commander or 1SG

Applicant must meet current Human Resources Command(HRC) requirements for “Time on Station” (TOS 24 months) prior to the projected school start date. HRC clearance will be initiated for those selected to participate, it can be waived.



DA 61

Military career paperwork

NCOER’s 1059’sAwardsProfessional training certificatesDD 214/NGB



Commissioning Physical (Original or original signature)

DD 2807-1/DD 2808 No older than 12 months from board date. Send certified true copies. Must include ETOH, Drug Screen and HIV tests with Lab printout.

All applicants (Enlisted-Active duty, Reserves and National Guard) “Qualified for Commissioning IAW AR 40-501 CHAPTER 2”

P2 Profiles are considered on a case-by-case basis for a waiver

P3 and temporary profiles are ineligible (Non-waiverable)


WAIVERS

Submit all documentation pertaining to waiver with a request citing the circumstances and conditions

Age in Grade (over 32 at commissioning)

Time in Service (less than 3 yrs or more than 12 yrs)

Convictions (If you answered yes DA 61 item 26)Include all court documents and outcome. A letter of support from your Chain of Command is looked at favorably!

Medical (IAW AR 40-501)Include Consult and Recommendation from appropriate clinician


AECP APPLICATION

GT Score 110+ (Non Waiverable)Age waiver is required if over 32 YOA upon commissioning Physical must meet accession IAW AR 40-501 Ch 2.

So you may be retainable, but not able to attend these programs.

Even if you are not in the medical field, you are competitive.


What will my rank be?

E-4 will be paid as E-4 E-5 and above maintain their pay grade If you are promotable when you come into the program and you make the cutoff points you will be promote After you complete your BSN degree and pass the NCLEX you will be placed on orders for BOLC and commission to a 2LT upon arrival


PROGRAM HISTORY

1990: The AECP was approved for soldiers in MOS 91C only.

1992: Opened to all 91/68 series MOS’s.

1994: Opened to all Enlisted MOS’s.

2008: Opened up to Guard and Reserve soldiers


OverviewOverview

The AECP provides eligible enlisted soldiers of the active component the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), become a licensed registered nurse in the Army Nurse Corps and commissioned as a 2LT. All soldiers in the program receive their current pay and allowances during school, plus academic costs during enrollment period.


Program Requirements

Applicant’s must be an enlisted member of the Active component, U.S. ARMY. Reserve or Guard, must be MOS qualified and able to obtain a conditional release.

E-4 and above only The school of nursing must be accredited by the

ACEN or CCNE. The applicant must be able to complete the program

within 24 calendar months or less no exceptions to this policy.


Program Requirements (cont’d)

Applicant must be eligible for an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Active component IAW AR 601-100 and AR 40-501 (chapter 2).

TIS less than 12 years at the time of commissioning (Waiverable up to 14 years)

Over the Age of 32 at time of commissioning (Waiver required)

Over the Age of 42 at time of commissioning (Non-Waiverable) 10 U.S.C. subsection 532(a)(2) and AR 601-100 par. 1-9



Applicant must start school in the FY for which selected. (No earlier than 1 Oct and NLT 30 Sep)

Jan or Feb 15 starts must have Letter of Acceptance Conditional or Unconditional at time of board.

May-Aug 15 starts must be within 9 SH of meeting all pre-req’s at time of the board (Aug)



Educational/academic

Grade Point Averages Overall GPA must be 3.0 or greater

Derived from official transcripts of all schools ever attended

SAT is no longer required



Tuition must not exceed $9,000 per school year. (No exceptions)

Applicant must maintain full-time status during each semester as required by their school. (including summer semesters if required to attend). (No exceptions)

Must attend in classroom sessions no online classes Applicants:

Receive full pay and benefits in current grade held

Eligible for promotions


Educational Requirements

Most schools require: Math/Statistics - 6 hours Natural Sciences - 23 hours (anatomy and physiology,

chemistry) Social Sciences - 9 hours (psychology/sociology/growth and

development) English - 6 hours (must include English Comp) Humanities - 3 hrs (literature/philosophy) History - 6 hours Requirements may vary by individual school programs.

Schools will determine max credit given for all on-line, MOS / CLEP / DANTES / or transfer courses.


Boarding Information Packets must be received by 30 Jun 2014.

Packets will not be accepted past the deadline date unless prior arrangements have been made between the applicant and Program Manager.

Transcripts and school letters may be updated prior to board convening.

Selection Board- Convene tentatively August 26-28 2014.

Official results will be posted via MILPER message. This will be the official notification to all applicants of the boards selection results.


The following documents must be dated within 6 months at the time application is received:

DA form 4187 (signed by Battalion Commander O-5 or above) with the following information:

Army Physical Fitness Test Results and Date(Dated after 1 Feb)

Height and Weight or Tape Test IAW 600-9

Important Documents


Important Documents (cont’d) OMPF Print documents from online and have certified by local MILPO/PSB.

Include “ALL” NCOER’s , 1059’s, and awards, any certifications, licenses and corrective items. Keep items in order of most recent to oldest

MILPO Statement: Must have all questions answered by your MILPO concerning UCMJ actions or flags

All applicants must submit a DA Photo dated within 12 months of board date

USAR/ARNG/AGR soldiers must have a signed DD 368 Conditional Release IAW current OCAR policy

All active duty soldiers will need memo from their branch manager stating that if they get accepted for the AECP program they will be conditionally released


Important Documents (cont’d)

Applicants must obtain an unconditional letter of acceptance no less than 60 to 90 days prior to the term

start date to receive orders for the AMEDD Student Detachment


Important Documents (cont’d) School Letter

Unconditional (after selected for the AECP Program)

Fully accepted into the BSN program at your chosen school

All letters must have the date that the soldier will start school and the anticipated graduation date from the BSN program

All letters must have a course breakdown (DA 2125) as well

as the cost of each semester (one letter for each school)

School must be within 100 miles of an MTF


COMMAND AND CONTROL AMEDD Recruiter:

Applicant and packet processing for selection board Program enrollment contracts

Program Director (Fort Knox) are responsible for the following actions: Academic tracking “Prior to attending school” Orders into the AECP Academic tracking “ During the program” USAREC form 2125 Assignments Enforcement of program policy

AMEDD Student Detachment (Fort Sam Houston) and Personnel administration (in/out processing, personal finance’s, etc.) UCMJ authority Enforcement of program policy Commissioning Ceremony


While Attending School(SM responsibilities)

Pass your classes (first time, every time)

DA 2125’s(grade reports) sent to the Program Director (Ft Knox) at the end of every semester

Maintain military bearing (you are still a soldier)

Maintain HT/WT and PT standards throughout the entire length of program

Report any problems or changes immediately to Program Director (morale, physical, school, address, phone number and email)


Program Completion

All accession documents must be received prior to a request for an assignment is sent to HRC (send once you start final semester)

Soldiers will send in a copy of NCLEX results and final transcripts showing conferred/awarded BSN to Program Director. Once active nursing license verified orders are requested

Assigned BOLC date based on date of NCLEX “PASS” time frame (January, March, July, August, and October)


What is NCLEX?

The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) has one purpose: To determine if it is safe for you to begin practice as an entry level nurse. It is different from any test that you have ever took in nursing school. Nursing school exams are knowledge based. The NCLEX, however, is application based. You will be tested on how you use your critical thinking skills to make nursing judgments.

https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htmhttps://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm


What is Next?

Nurse specialtiesPublic Health Nursing Course (66B)Psychiatric-Mental Health Course (66C)Critical Care Course (8A) Emergency Nursing Course (M5)Perioperative Nursing Course (66E)OB-GYN Nursing Course (66G)Nurse Case Management Course (M9)


What is Next?

Long Term Health Education TrainingMasters programs

Nurse Case Manager

Emergency/Trauma

Medical Surgical

Nursing Informatics

Nurse Midwife

Public Health/community health

Perioperative

Heath and Business Administration


What is Next?

Long Term Health Education TrainingDoctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Anesthesia Nursing (CRNA)

Psychiatric/mental Health

Emergency/Trauma

Maternal Child

Family Nurse Practitioner


All questions regarding the Army Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP) may be directed to local AMEDD Recruiter or Program Director at:

(800) 223-3735 extension 60361 or email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.usarec.army.mil/mrb/aecp

CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION


Questions ??Questions ??


USAREC Form 1276

This form is what the applicant’s go off to assemble AECP packet.


ACEP Program

Purpose: to provide guidance on the QC process for AECP packets

-AECP Packets 80-100 per year-Must be in Service-USAR, NG and Active Duty Only-TIS no more than 12 AFS-AGE for all enlisted can’t be over the age of 42 at time of

commissioning-All convictions waivers need to be ran-Must have a 110 GT (no waivers)-Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (no waiver)-P2 profiles considered for waiver on a case by case basis-No P3 profiles


TAB (1) DA Form 61

-DA 61 is to be filled out according to the Sample Packet online and sent in via email with their intent to apply for the AECP program.-A hardcopy DA 61 will be submitted with their Packets


DA 61 Pg 2

Make sure that blocks 24, 25, 26 are all marked. Block #27f and 27g are missed a lot also.


DA 61 Pg 3

Make sure Block #38 and 42-date and signature are filled out.


TAB (2) Letter of Purpose and Intent Unconditional / Conditional Letter of Acceptance

The letter of Intent is done by the applicant and we do not check it for correctness. Check for Date and signature.


Unconditional/Conditional Letter

In order to board the applicant needs to have one of the 2 listed below.

1.Unconditional letter of Acceptance

2.Conditional letter of Acceptance


TAB (3) USAREC Form 195 Letters of Recommendation

Make sure that you have the top 3 LOR and they can have up to 5.

_______ a. Applicant’s Immediate Supervisor _______ b. Applicant’s Commander _______ c. Deputy Commander of Nursing(DCN) _______ d. Others not to exceed two (2)


Part 2 of the 195 LOR

Make sure the LOR’s are signed and date properly at the bottom of the page.


TAB (4) Academic work sheet USAREC Form 1235 with calculations GPA Calculation Worksheet

One set of official transcripts from ALL schools attended

When checking the USAREC Form 1235 you need to check with their transcripts. Students tend to leave classes off their forms. The Recruiter will do all GPA Calculation.


UF 1235 Pg 2The AMEDD Recruiter verifies all classes are listed on the USAREC form 1235.


UF 1235 Pg 3


UF 1235 Pg 4


UF 1235 Pg 5


GPA Calculation Worksheet One set of official transcripts from ALL schools attended

GPA Calculation is figured by the AMEDD Recruiter

The Recruiter will verify all classes and grade match the 1235

All transcripts will be verified by the AMEDD Recruiter


TAB (5) Personnel Service Records

All NCOERs, 1059’s from all schools, any professional award, certificates, or licensures.

You will also need to check the S-1/Milpo Memo


TAB (6) Enlisted Records Brief (ERB) / DA PHOTO / CV (Resume) APFT Card / Body Fat Worksheet (if needed)

You will verify their ERB DA Photo (needs to be in ASU unless they are deployed then in ACU) CV needs to look like the sample in the sample packet online DA 705 (APFT Card) has to be within 6 months from the board date. Need to double check to see if they need a Body Fat Worksheet.


Center folder

Physical needs to be reviewed by MAJ Bradshaw at USAREC, HQ

4187(has to be signed off by a LTC/0-5 or higher)

368 is needed only for USAR and NG soldiers. HRC Branch conditional release memo required for all active duty soldiers

any extra documents.


After Board is completeAMEDD Recruiter and Program Director will need to do the below tasks:

1. Track the selectees until all post-board documents are received and orders are cut.

2. Recruiter needs to receive all their post board documents (1276-A, 1280, 1281, 2125, unconditional letter of acceptance from the University and their 6 year reenlistment contract.

3. USAR and NG soldiers need to work with the local recruiting station and MEPS to process soldier for active duty. Recruiter needs to intiate a Grade Determination waiver to be done through the ROC(Jeff Doub or Johnnie Dennis can assist you and they will need the whole packet). Also note that the workflow needs to go up through that local recruiter in Recruiter Zone and makes its way to the BN ops so they can send it to the ROC.


After Board is Complete (cont.)

4. Once you have your USAR and NG soldier at the Meps they will sign a 6 year enlistment contract and they will get a ship date it needs to be at least 2 weeks before they have to report to that university. The report to the closest Army installation to sign in and get their information into Emilpo and they will be assigned a UIC. Once that happens you will be able to place them on assignment with HRC.

5. You will need to have all their post board documents and 6 year enlistment contact before they can be placed on assignment.

6. Once the soldier is placed on orders you will obtain a copy of those orders from the students.

7. AMEDD Recruiter will scan in all post board documents, reenlistment contact with orders and book reimbursement sheet and email it all to the Program Director.


After Board is Complete (cont.)

8. You will need to put the university plus their number in the system and start date and end date with the degree being BSN.

10. Then you will turn the applicant over to the Program Director.

11. If selectee can not get a school letter by 30 Sep for that FY then you will have to request a deferment wavier from Program Director to keep them for 1 more year.


AECP

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