The US Army executes small-scale direct commission programs for specialties needed within the profession of arms. When expanded into Cyberspace, similar programs can provide an opportunity to enhance readiness and capability while building toward a force of the future. A Cyberspace direct commission program can serve as a test case for removing the traditional bar to lateral entry for technical specialties. Challenges relating to culture, development, and operations may arise during implementation of such a program. This paper hopes to start the initial discussion on these topics and introduce ideas about future research that can contribute to the Army’s assessment of a direct commission program.
Direct Commission for Cyberspace Specialties