Posted on Apr 20, 2022
Can you direct commission into 70D Health Services Systems Management?
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Hello military community,
I'm interested in a direct commission to 70B Health Services Administration Officer within the Army Reserves or the Army National Guard. However, from my bit of online research, the MSC is currently overstaffed with 70Bs, and direct commissions for this position are unlikely over the next few years.
With this in mind, I started looking at other 70 series AOCs but discovered that those positions require you to be a 70B first. After several years of being a 70B, you can matriculate into another AOC. My question for the community is, does this also apply to 70D Health Services Systems Management? I've come across what seems to be conflicting answers.
I'm graduating with my Healthcare MBA in the next few weeks and would love to serve part-time within the healthcare administration field. I have a civilian background as corporate operations and IT project manager, which has included many technical projects, including leading our CRM acquisition, implementation, and administration for 600+ users.
I'm interested in a direct commission to 70B Health Services Administration Officer within the Army Reserves or the Army National Guard. However, from my bit of online research, the MSC is currently overstaffed with 70Bs, and direct commissions for this position are unlikely over the next few years.
With this in mind, I started looking at other 70 series AOCs but discovered that those positions require you to be a 70B first. After several years of being a 70B, you can matriculate into another AOC. My question for the community is, does this also apply to 70D Health Services Systems Management? I've come across what seems to be conflicting answers.
I'm graduating with my Healthcare MBA in the next few weeks and would love to serve part-time within the healthcare administration field. I have a civilian background as corporate operations and IT project manager, which has included many technical projects, including leading our CRM acquisition, implementation, and administration for 600+ users.
70B: Health Services Administration
70D: Health Services Systems Management
AMEDD Officer Basic Course (AOBC)
Posted 2 y ago
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70B being overstaffed is an understatement. Try 800% over strength. My unit just recently lost a 70B 1LT because she got passes over for promotion to CPT. If you do come in as a 70B, I HIGHLY recommend you come in running, willing to do any and all things to stand you above your peers. I'm talking Command, Airborne, Air Assault, all kinds of things. As for 70D, that I'm not sure. If you've not done so already, make contact with an AMEDD Recruiter. They will (rather should) have the most up to date info on 70D.
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COL (Join to see) also in my unit...and section...is an ESO Major type. He joined late in life. Just hit his MRD and his request for extension was denied. And we are hurting for ESOs.
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COL (Join to see) - Such is the way of this conversation I've had way too many times:
SM: "Why can't I get promoted?"
Me: "How far are you willing to travel?"
SM: "No more than 75 miles."
Me: "There is a unit with an open slot at 80 miles."
SM: "I don't want to travel that far."
Me: "Then you won't get promoted. You need an open slot."
SM: "But why can't I get promoted here? Reserves suck"
SM: "Why can't I get promoted?"
Me: "How far are you willing to travel?"
SM: "No more than 75 miles."
Me: "There is a unit with an open slot at 80 miles."
SM: "I don't want to travel that far."
Me: "Then you won't get promoted. You need an open slot."
SM: "But why can't I get promoted here? Reserves suck"
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Contact one of these three gentlemen... they are very knowledgeable in Military related questions/issues.
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You could look into the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve for Air Force Health Services Management (4A0X1) positions. But many are enlisted positions. Best bet is talk to a recruiter!
https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/health-services-management
https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/health-services-management
U.S. Air Force - Career Detail - Health Services Management
Welcome to the United States Air Force. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers and health care professionals.
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