Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence

Direct Commission Course

Direct Commission Course

Commander Photo

Capt. Andres M. Parra
DCC Commander

CSM Photo

1st Sgt. Loni Y. Martinez
DCC First Sergeant

DCC Welcome Letter

DCC Packing List

FAQs


Mission

Develop and train officers on fundamental skills, leadership, physical fitness, mental toughness, tactical and technical proficiency, who are ready today, to join our Army at war while taking care of our Soldiers, Civilians, and Army Families.

Interested in becoming a Direct Commission Officer?

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (NDAA 2019) gave the military services the authorization to direct commission officers up to the rank of Colonel. Visit https://talent.army.mil/direct-commissioning/ to see which opportunities may be available for you!

Active Duty Army officers and enlisted Soldiers also have the Funded Legal Education Program (FLEP) available to them which authorizes the yearly selection of 25 officers and soldiers to obtain a legal education at the Army's expense. Find out more at https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/GoArmyJAG/Funded-Legal-Education-Program