Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement Program
8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bldg 1, T-16
Bethesda, Maryland 20889-5611

Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program

Applications Postmarked – 01 September 2012
Addendums Postmarked – 15 September 2012
Board Convenes – 22 October 2012
(Last Update: 08 Aug 2011)

  FY-14 NURSE CORPS MEDICAL ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD

MECP is a commissioning program offering qualified enlisted men and woman from all enlisted ratings a chance to earn an entry-level nursing degree followed by an appointment as an Ensign in the Nurse Corps.  MECP is open to active duty enlisted sailors and marines.
Those accepted into the program receive full pay and benefits of their pay grades while going to school in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).   MECP students may use their Montgomery G.I. Bill as well as other outside financial assistance to pay for schooling.  
Passing the NCLEX is required to practice as a registered nurse.

This page is designed as an information source, to assist you in the preparation of your package as well as IMPORTANT need-to-know NAVADMIN and OPNAV instructions.

Please read Chapters 1, 2, and  5 of OPNAVINST 1420.1B and the  NAVADMIN 177/12 prior to preparing your package.
Package requirements, MECP Checklist -  APPENDIX D and the Sample Folder. The application, OPNAV 1420  1B  is provided in  PDF format for IPP.

 FY13 MECP Board Members and Goal

 Interview Appraisal Sheet

All Applicants must take the SAT or ACT

Recommended Minimum Scores
SAT - 1000
ACT - 42 (21 English & 21 Math)

You must not have reached your 42nd birthday by the time of initial appointment/commissioning. NO AGE WAIVER WILL BE GRANTED.

Frequently Asked Questions

POC: HM/DT – 301-319-4520 (DSN 285-4520); 301-295-0925 (DSN 295-0925); FAX 301-295-1783

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Commanding Officer
Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bldg 1, RM 16141/16148
Bethesda, MD 20874-5611
Phone: (301) 295-0925 or (301) 319-4520

Navy Medicine Professional Development Center
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MCEP)
8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bldg 1,
16th floor, Rms 16141, 16148
Bethesda, MD 20889-5611
Phone:  (301) 319-4520 or (301) 295-0925