2. Introduction
Preparation for Enlistment / Commissioning
Briefing at Time of Enlistment / Commissioning
Executing Enlistment
Executing the Commission
Disqualification After Enlistment
Distribution of Enlistment Documents
Distribution of Commissioning Documents
Courtesy / Superseding Appointments
Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System
(DEERS) and the Military Identification Card

3. Reference
COMNAVCRUITCOM 1131.2D
Chapter 4 Section 10
http://www.cnrc.navy.mil/publications/1131.2D.htm

4. Processing activities are authorized to enlist
selectees once notified in OTools of selection
and authority to enlist.
The authority to appoint a selected applicant for an
officer program is inherent in the appointment documents
provided by PERS-802 to the NAVCRUITDIST for
delivery, contingent upon compliance with any attendant
restrictions.

5. Prior to Executing the Enlistment/Commissioning
Change of Status Questionnaire
Pay attention to ANY positive answers
Completed in applicant’s own handwriting
Line-outs not recommended
All “YES” answers must be fully explained
Program Service Agreement
Annual Certificate of Physical Condition
Review and sign if all answers are “NO”
If there are any changes enlistment/commissioning will not be
executed. Forwarded updated DD2807-1 to NAVCRUITCOM
(N3M) via MEDWAIVE for final determination

6. NAVCRUITDIST OPL/OP Responsibilities
Review Applicant’s File
Pay attention to any character and employer references or police
record checks not forwarded to NAVCRUITCOM prior to time of
selection
Notify the NAVCRUITDIST CO and appropriate
NAVCRUITCOM Director immediately if derogatory
information or any change would preclude
enlistment/commissioning
Ensure physical exam has not expired
Review Conditional Release for Navy Reserve or another
service
Expired: Obtain new DD 368 with new release date
Under no circumstance will applicant be enlisted prior to obtaining
new DD368

7. NAVCRUITDIST OPL/OP Responsibilities (cont)
Assemble required enlistment/commissioning
documentation
Use the Distribution of Enlistment/Commissioning Documents
Checklist
Ensure by the time of commissioning applicants who are
drawing or claiming a pension, retired or retainer pay, or
disability compensation for the US Government have
voluntarily agreed to waive one of the following
Pension, retired or retainer pay, or disability compensation
Claim for active duty pay and allowances

8. NAVCRUITDIST OPL/OP Responsibilities (cont)
Ask applicant if he/she is involved in any lawsuit
No selectee will be enlisted/commissioned without prior
approval if lawsuit is pending
After selection and prior to enlisting/commissioning ensure
applicant receives the handout, A DEP Guide to Success

9. Determining Enlisted Paygrade
BDCP will be determined by using Exhibit 041001 of
COMNAVCRUITCOM 1131.2D
HSCP and NCP will be determined by the respective PA
NUPOC will be determined during the NUPOC Interview
For Commissioning Only
Review NAVCRUIT 1120/59
Ensure all restrictions are complete or are scheduled for
completion prior to executing the commissioning
Ensure for direct appointment selectees either/or
PCS orders have been received
Letter from BUPERS stating future duty station has been received

10. Recruiting Staff Ensures Following
Briefing are Conducted
Training Brief
Provide candidate with appropriate information
applicable to the training school to be attended
Montgomery GI Bill Brief
Overview and eligibility for participation
Applicant signs MGIB Statement of
Understanding (NAVCRUIT 1131/34)
Refer to COMNAVCRUITCOM 1131.2D
041003
Collegiate Management Brief Click here to view
Thorough briefing on benefits and Collegiate
responsibilities Management
Each active duty enlistee will be provided a Handout
copy of the Collegiate Management Handout

11. Recruiting Staff Ensures Following Briefing are
Conducted (cont)
Change of Status Brief
Instruct each candidate to immediately inform NAVCRUITCOM
via the NAVCRUITDIST of any major changes in status
Direct Deposit Brief
Candidates required to maintain active bank account and initiate
direct deposit to their financial institution
Active duty and reserve members will complete the Direct
Deposit Form and return it to the NAVCRUITDIST to be forward to
PSD
Command Urinalysis Brief
Active duty and reserve members will be briefed on the
Command Urinalysis Program
Enlistee/officer candidates will sign and date the Page 13s listed
in COMNAVCRUITCOM 1131.2D 041003

12. OPL/OP completes the
Enlistment / Re-enlistment
Document Armed Forces of the
United States (DD Form 4)
Refer to Article 070209 of
COMNAVCRUITCOM 1131.2D
Administering the enlistment
oath
Any commissioned officer of any
component of a U.S. Armed Force
Active, reserve, or retired

13. Administering the commissioning oath of office
Any commissioned officer of any component of a U.S. Armed
Force
Active, reserve, or retired
Prior to the candidate being administered the oath
OPL/OP will ensure all restrictions appended have been met
If there are any questions about restrictions administration of the
oath will be delayed
Alterations of names, grades, or dates of rank will not be
made on the appointment papers before or after execution
Appointment papers will be reissued by PERS-802
OPL/OP completes all remaining commissioning documents

14. After the oath has been administered
New officer and officer administering the oath sign all
copies of the Oath and Acceptance of Office
Active: NAVPERS 1000/4
Reserve: NAVPERS 1000/20
Members currently in an enlisted status
Appointing Officer will
Honorably discharge appointees day prior to the acceptance of
the permanent appointment
Notify the custodian of the enlisted service record of the type and
date of appointment accepted
Assisted by OPL/OP request that the member’s enlisted status
be terminated day prior to permanent appointment

15. OPL/OP Responsibilities
Ensure ALL signatures are original
Ensure all appointees in a permanent enlisted status are
honorably discharged from enlisted status
Ensure DD 214 is prepared and enlisted service record
is closed out
Ensure Page 13 entry is made for members discharged
while on active duty
Discharge for the Purpose of Accepting a Commission
(NAVCRUIT 1131/205)

16. Physically disqualified
Notify NAVCRUITCOM (N315)
immediately
Temporary
Submit consultations from the
attending physician if temporary to
NAVCRUITCOM (N315)
Enlistee’s file will be held in an
inactive status for a limited time
Permanent
Applicant may apply for another
designator for which qualified

17. Educationally disqualified
Failure to earn a degree in stipulated
time
May request extension from
NAVCRUITCOM via NAVCRUITDIST CO
Students enrolled in internships
Program Director and/or Specialty Leader
will coordinate with NAVCRUITCOM (314)
regarding extensions
Following extension candidate fail to
meet educational requirements
Candidate/selectees procured from
civilian/Navy Reserves will be discharged
Active Duty Collegiates see NACRUITCOM
1131.2D Article 080303, Academic
Disenrollment

18. Use Distribution of Enlistment Documents Checklist
Complete entries in OTools system
Active duty collegiates
Forward service record to servicing PSD after collegiate has
received and signed orders
Retain health record at NAVCRUITDIST until collegiate ships
FEDEX to arrive at OCS no later than 2 days prior to report date
Inactive duty collegiates
Retain service and health record at NAVCRUITDIST until
collegiate ships to OCS
FEDEX service and health records to arrive at OCS no earlier than
2 weeks and no more than 2 days prior to report date
Provide candidate their active duty orders to be hand-carried to
OCS

19. Use Distribution of Commissioning Documents
Checklist to ensure all commissioning
documents are distributed properly after the
commission has been executed
OPL/OP will ensure
Commissioning documents are maintained in
accordance with COMNAVCRUITCOM 1131.2D Article
041008
A copy of documents is given to the officer and he/she
signs the Distribution of Commissioning Documents
Checklist indicating receipt
Retain the original checklist in the officer’s residual file.

20. Review NAVCRUIT 1120/58
Ensure all restrictions have been adhered to prior to
allowing administration of the superseding oath
Administer Superseding Oath to Officer
Complete necessary sections of the form
Distribute as indicated on form
No additional paperwork required
No OTools entries required
No supporting documentation
Contact NAVMED MPT&E for medical applicants
Contact Naval Chaplain school for Chaplains

21. OCS candidates receive ID cards at OCS
DCO candidates can receive ID cards at local
PSD or NAVOPSPTCEN
Active duty Collegiates
DEERS enrollment will be completed at local PSD
Complete DD Form 1172 at local PSD
Two forms of picture ID
Birth Certificate
Enlistment Contract
Active Duty Orders
SSN Card
Marriage License (if applicable)
Member’s with dependents must have dependents’ birth
certificates and SSN cards

22. Preparation for Enlistment / Commissioning
Briefing at Time of Enlistment / Commissioning
Executing Enlistment
Executing the Commission
Disqualification After Enlistment
Distribution of Enlistment Documents
Distribution of Commissioning Documents
Courtesy / Superseding Appointments
Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System
(DEERS) and the Military Identification Card