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Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO)

U.S. Coast Guard
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Are you a cyber professional or military member with cyber experience? Then the USCG Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO) program is for you.

 

  • Career path: Your assignments joining through DCCO will primarily be in engineering, in the subspecialty matching your experience.
  • Starting rank: Up to the rank of lieutenant (O-3).
  • Commitment: Three years of active duty.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Officer: Direct Commission Cyber Officer (DCCO)

Age:

21–41*

*on 30 Sept. of the fiscal year the selection panel convenes.

Citizenship:

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Dependents:

  • Single: Any primary custody dependents require a waiver and dependent care plan.
  • Married: No more than three dependents, including spouse.

GPA:

No requirements.

Education:

  • A bachelor's degree or higher.
  • If applicant is an active duty Coast Guard E-5 with at least four years of Coast Guard service (at least two of which must be on active duty) then alternatively an associate's degree.

Military Service:

No more than 12 years of non-Coast Guard active-duty (or 14 years cumulative) military service. Members currently in another military service (or Reserve) must have an approved DD368 (conditional release).

Medical Requirements:

Must meet commissioning physical standards, including normal color vision.