Originally Posted by
moon
Doesn't matter until there is a vacancy bid. However it should be 3p/MIA/CA/EMJ/D Make sure there is that D for Domestic.
Or there may be a restriction on bidding built into DECS, while in initial training. Once a vacancy is posted there is a mask you fill out and email to the person who runs the bids, but again you have to wait until there is vacancy.
I figured it out, Direct Entry Captains do not exist in the world of DECS.
Direct entry CA cannot bid anything as a CA until rated on equipment. Paper bid is possible through correct channels and only if a bid is open prior to finishing training.