In response to the original question. I don't think anyone knows if the accelerated command policy is still in effect. This type of information is a tightly kept secret amongst management. I suspect new joiners eligible for it will be told it is in effect, as an enticement.
Actually I don't really have too much of a problem with an accelerated command policy but in its recent form it wasn't always equated with ability.
The DEC policy on the other hand.......... WOW. Does anyone know if that is still in effect? I hear of the odd recent joiner getting DEC but not in the numbers it used to happen. I still think, well who am I kidding, it WAS the worst decision EK ever made.