68w or 68r?? Which would be better for the future?

2021-03-18T15:05:24-04:00

Going to meps soon but I’m a bit confused about which MOS to Pick. 68w, I’m already Emt certified so I’d enlist as an e4 under the acasp*** program. Or 68r which I find very interesting and could lead to a better future but I’d enlist as e3 with my college credits. Any constructive advice would be appreciated.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2021 3:39 PM

2021-03-18T15:39:00-04:00

As a 68W, I am biased in my opinion of 68W. But it does really depend on what you want to get out of the Army and training.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2021 5:57 PM

2021-03-18T17:57:08-04:00

What is your college credit in? Might be worthwhile to wait to finish your degree and direct commission as An AMEDD officer.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2021 8:15 PM

2021-03-18T20:15:18-04:00

Neither. 68A or 68P would be better for a civilian career. Are you going AD or reserves? You can always try to reclass after your first contract too. I’m getting ready to go to my third career school. (88N for 6 yrs, 68A for 8 and just transferred over to Civil Affairs -38B)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2021 10:07 PM

2021-03-18T22:07:29-04:00

If you are already emt certified then the 68w will give you no additional certifications for the civilian side. For medical mos’s to transfer to civilian id suggest 68k, 68v, 68p

Response by SFC Michael Krogmann made Mar 19 at 2021 12:30 AM

2021-03-19T00:30:32-04:00

68W can give you valuable skills for the real world

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2021 11:49 PM

2021-03-20T23:49:26-04:00

You would be an E3 at most. You need a bachelor's degree, to be an E4. In my opinion (probably biased) I would go with 68R. But there is a plethora of reasons and also caveats, it's all about what you want, really.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2021 2:55 PM

2021-03-21T14:55:14-04:00

I'm a current an Active duty whiskey. There is no other job in the 68 field that I'd rather do. I'm in field hospital so we have pretty much everyone there 68C, 68D, 68J etc. Ultimately it's you're life and you'll have to make the decision yourself, so in the end just pick the MOS which is best for you. Hard and good times are guaranteed especially in the active side. I do know that 68R is rarely offered as anything that deals with animals in the military is in high demand. You're just as a 68R will be very specific so the day to day activities will be the same. As a Medic, you could be with a Combat line company, working in a hospital ER department in Hawaii or Germany, at a field hospital, as medic coverage for training school, pulling sick call every morning for your company etc. So if you like an ever changing field 68W is something to look at.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2021 7:42 PM

2021-03-21T19:42:55-04:00

Be a Romeo if that’s what interests you. I’m a 68W and it’s not all you think it’ll be

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2021 1:28 PM

2021-03-30T13:28:03-04:00

I'm currently a 68R and if you're looking for a job where you can get stationed at some of the best duty sites the military has then id highly recommend it. definitely a great way to see the world and knock out school at the same time.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2021 11:42 PM

2021-03-30T23:42:58-04:00

If you don't mind being outside in the elements or in a clinic/hospital I would be a medic. It's pretty rewarding.

Response by SPC Brock Leavitt made Mar 31 at 2021 7:22 PM

2021-03-31T19:22:49-04:00

As a former 68W, upon separating I was able to get on as a medical assistant in a few clinics and urgent cares based off of my medical education transcripts and experience. It’s a great first step if you plan to pursue nursing or physicians assistant afterwards.

Response by SSG Loren Barraza made Apr 1 at 2021 12:58 PM

2021-04-01T12:58:06-04:00

The only skill that a 68W comes out of the Army with is an EMT license, which you already have, so you know what you'd get paid. If you join as a 68W and already have some of your nursing pre-reqs, work hard for two years and then look at the AECP. It is a commissioning program where the Army pays for the last two years of nursing school, pays you Active Duty pay during those two years, and then you get commissioned as an Army Nurse. *Source of info- AD 68W for over 9 years
If I picked an MOS just based on job skills, I'd pick 68P (you can get your MRI and CT classes covered which is an excellent skill as a civilian), or 68C to work on nursing skills to get an LPN to BSN. If you did LPN to BSN, you can then apply for direct commission as an Army officer. Choices are endless, hope that helps!

Response by SSG Steven A. Julien made Apr 1 at 2021 8:22 PM

2021-04-01T20:22:13-04:00

I was a 91b (68W) enjoyed the schools and the units. You could qualify for Physician Assistant (PA) in a few years with some college education.

Response by MSG Rob Morrissey made Apr 3 at 2021 4:57 PM

2021-04-03T16:57:01-04:00

Do you want to work with animals or people? Being a W will give you experience working with people and being a R will give you experience working with animals... at least on paper. Half the (very few) R’s I know spent no time with live animals all their time inspecting dead animals and the things that contained them.

I know a select few R’s who went on to lucrative careers after retiring as MSG’s and working as executives in corporations. Like every other non-mechanical, non-commo MOS, your job only translates to low level work or prepares you to be a mid level manager. You’ll most likely need to grab an extra level of education outside the military for you to use your experience toward a decent paying career.

Response by SPC Oscar D made Apr 7 at 2021 6:07 PM

2021-04-07T18:07:57-04:00

91b