70B or 70 series Slot US Army Reserve Amedd?

Jay Rub — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:16:24 -0400

I have been trying to find a slot in the US army Reserve Amedd direct commission unit In NY, NJ, CT , PA but have had no luck. I have been attempting to find slots for HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (70B) as I think I would best fit there. I have a Bachelors in police studies, A master's degree in Urban affairs, and a master's degree in public administration. I have no prior military experience but did work two years in law enforcement. I am also interested in the MOS listed below.

HEALTH SERVICES COMPTROLLER (70C)
HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (70D)
PATIENT ADMINISTRATION (70E)
HEALTH SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES (70F)
HEALTH SERVICES PLANS, OPERATIONS, INTELLIGENCE, SECURITY, AND TRAINING (70H)
HEALTH SERVICES MATERIEL (70K)

What are my chances of finding a slot and when do new slots become available?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2020 12:26 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:26:33 -0400

Have you spoken with an AMEDD Recruiter? As for slots, while you would prefer a unit in those States, you may not get those states if/when you direct commission. You would be slotted in a unit that has an open slot and needs what ever AOC you end up with.

Response by MAJ Brian Miller made Aug 26 at 2020 3:48 PM

MAJ Brian Miller — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:48:37 -0400

Unless you have a Baccalaureate or Master's in Health Sciences, Public Health, or Logistics, you won't be getting into any of those AOCs. IF you had a background in one of those areas they would have taken that into consideration. This will be very difficult to impossible for you with your background. But as SFC Livingston recommended, you need to contact an AMEDD Recruiter to get the correct answers. AMEDD is a stickler about having the right background and credentials to fill openings in these areas. You may want to try Military Police or Intel with the background you have.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2020 5:32 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:32:01 -0400

I would definitely look into PA Guard. We have multiple medical aviation units and are desperately looking for medical staff. Also you’ll get a lot of education benefits.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2020 7:35 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:35:00 -0400

70B slots are not easy to come by as anyone with a college degree who is current enlisted can apply for 70B in AMEDD and many soldiers want to come to AMEDD. You need to speak with an AMEDD recruiter in your state to find out more specifics. It’s almost the beginning of the next fiscal year in October so they might have some slots open up.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2020 9:57 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:57:24 -0400

I checked with my former AMEDD recruiter recently and was told that for COMPO 2 and 3, the only way to get a direct commission as a 70B is to go through USMA, ROTC, or OCS. Due to shift to DHA and 70B currently at or slightly over strength, AMEDD is no longer accepting direct commissions for 70B. Also, 70A/70C/...70K are all AOC that are options for a 70B after meeting certain PME requirements.