Direct Commission Environmental Manager (DCEM)

Bring your degree in Environmental Management or a related field to bear on the many environmental protection missions of the Coast Guard like ship safety, disaster response, and administration of national and international laws controlling pollution.

• Career path: Officers commissioned through DCEM should expect assignments in either the prevention or response subspecialties related to Environmental Management.
• Starting rank: Up to the rank of lieutenant (O-3).
• Commitment: Three years of active duty.

Eligibility Requirements

Officer: Direct Commission Environmental Manager (DCEM)

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 in a field listed below
  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 or higher in a field listed below
  Eligible Fields
  Environmental -Management, -Economics, -Biology, -Sciences, -Health & Safety, -Policy, -Planning, or -Engineering, Fisheries Management, or Natural Resources Management

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.