70a and direct commission?

Sean Patrick — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:02:44 -0400

My wife is looking at a possible direct commission for a 70A. She is in the fact finding stages now, and has an appointment with a recruiter next week. Not sure yet on active duty or reserve. She has her master's in healthcare administration already. I'm assuming that helps? What would she be appointed to, O-1? O-3? Where would she be assigned? Is the pay scale different for this position, or is it the same for any officer?

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 13 at 2019 4:29 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 16:29:44 -0400

Pay for O-1 is Pay for an all O-1's with out prior service or some sort of special pay (some professional medical personnel get that, I doubt 70A would be one of them, think MD's, DO's, DDS's and that lot). As to her appointment would be based on recent grad with no real time or ? I would err to the side of caution and say O-1, anything higher is gravy!

Response by CPT Susan Black made Jun 19 at 2019 6:47 PM

CPT Susan Black — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:47:16 -0400

That’s just the starting point. I took a direct commission & went with 70 Echo. Check to see how long she has to have her commission. It may have been 10 years.

Response by CPT Susan Black made Jun 19 at 2019 6:53 PM

CPT Susan Black — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 18:53:52 -0400

There is E pay for O1-O3 depending retirement points already earned. You can look up the pay scale online.