Army Reserve AMEDD direct commissioned with PR ?

Gurpreet Singh — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:59:09 -0500

Hello,
I’m interested in Army Reserve. I am a Permanent Resident, and graduating with Masters of Healthcare Administration (3.7 GPA) in December 2018.
I want to know:
1. Can I be a Direct Commissioned officer as PR in Reserve ? I know you can’t in active duty.
2. Do I need to take ASVAB or there is different test or there is a direct training school?

Im interested in going in Healthcare Administration field.

Thanks in advance.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2018 3:03 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:03:42 -0500

I would talk to a recruiter, or contact a local unit, most have a retention NCO who can answer most of that. It would also depend on what units have in the way of MOS's and slots. I know a SSG that was 50 who went direct commission in a medical unit in North Carolina but he was already in the reserves.

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Nov 12 at 2018 5:38 PM

CPT Enrique M. — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:38:41 -0500

You can't direct commission unless you are a Naturalized Citizen or are a born citizen. To be an officer in any branch you need to be a citizen. You won't be able to apply until you naturalize in your case.

You can ask the recruiter to see if they will do enlistment to officer programs that will speed up your naturalization if you are not within the parameters to apply for your citizenship.

For number 2 .. you don't need asvab for direct commissioning.

You can go active duty as a Health Care administrator it is an option but its harder to get in.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 1:39 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:39:28 -0500

You can enlist and the. Apply for citizenship but I do not believe non citizens can become an Officer