Can anyone explain if this guy I know is pretending to be a LTC?

2018-06-13T16:57:52-04:00

An old friend of mine randomly posted a photo of himself in OCP’s with LTC rank. He told everyone that he just joined the Army Rerserves. I asked him what unit, and he told me it’s the 101st Airborne. He has a BS in nursing. He’s 45 years old. He’s not on ako or on enterprise. My question is, does this story smell fishy?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 5:10 PM

2018-06-13T17:10:09-04:00

If you have to ask...

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jun 13 at 2018 5:15 PM

2018-06-13T17:15:07-04:00

Sounds like BS to me. Too many red flags.

-Just joined and is an O-5?
-Reservist in 101st (an AD unit)?
-LTC with only a BS?
-Not on AKO or Enterprise?

Any one of those might not necessarily be problematic. Any combination of those would bring suspicion. All of those collectively signal a potential fake.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jun 13 at 2018 5:21 PM

2018-06-13T17:21:12-04:00

Sounds like an idiot. 101 isn't a reserve unit. No one, and I mean no one, enters the military at any grade above O3. I'm pretty sure that 45 is a few years older than the limit for a commissioned officer to even get into the military. Unless he has been in forever and maybe deployed under the 101, he's full of shit.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jun 13 at 2018 5:44 PM

2018-06-13T17:44:03-04:00

Ask him was he awarded his blue cord for Valor from the S1 at 101st HALO CAV BSB? If he got that, then he's legit. If he knows Master Chief, he's more legit than any of us.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 13 at 2018 5:51 PM

2018-06-13T17:51:14-04:00

Can we see the pic?

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Jun 13 at 2018 6:09 PM

2018-06-13T18:09:59-04:00

Very.

Response by MSG Jay Jackson made Jun 13 at 2018 6:22 PM

2018-06-13T18:22:02-04:00

I am retired at Campbell have him tell you where he works and I can stop over and chat.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jun 13 at 2018 7:22 PM

2018-06-13T19:22:03-04:00

Ma'am, I don't think you need us to tell you that he's full of shit. But if you do: he's full of shit.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 7:32 PM

2018-06-13T19:32:17-04:00

Ask him. Be polite while throwing up the BS flag.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 7:32 PM

2018-06-13T19:32:34-04:00

I wish I could join and be a LTC. However as most people have stated 45 is just a little older than what the army wants. I believe the oldest you can be to join the army is 35, Air Force allows 39 years. He def is stolen valor in my opinion.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 8:43 PM

2018-06-13T20:43:41-04:00

Yeah no global email and there is no 101st reserve unit.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jun 13 at 2018 9:06 PM

2018-06-13T21:06:47-04:00

Without trying to speak beyond my place, first, do you know for a certainly he's a licensed RN? Of so, in which state or territory? If he's licensed, he'd be listed on a state license verification site, typically, all clinical licenses typically are, for which there are search engines one can check, that I know for a fact, I was clinically licensed, as well as for another firpeld, though due to my total perm disability, my wife and Ii had me shut my clinical license sevl urs ago, however, I did go through the whole thing, so I've got a pretty fair idea how the whole thing is generally done, all statesmamd territories also require periodic reregistration of a license, as well as a specific number and often a specific variety of continuing ed units (CEUs), which you might've heard of...now, if you're really eager to find out, looking at a license verification site is public info, at least as far search engines by name and profession go, at least from what I've seen. Regardless that he's claiming to he Reserve, if he's actually working as an RN, he'd have to be licensed and registered, definitely, that I know for sure...also, domyou know where exactly he got his BSN? Did he positively not go for an MSN or NP, maybe a PhD? Was he ever prior military before at all so far as you know? If not nursing, then in any other field, whether Army or another svc? I can fathom why you're seeking to look him up on such sites, I'm assuming, as you're describing...typically, I've found that the generally nest and most carefully handled such site for serious professions is LinledIn, that:s just my personal observation, of course, I'll send this now, this tablet conks out a lot....

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jun 13 at 2018 9:08 PM

2018-06-13T21:08:28-04:00

I just didn't want to lose what I'd sent...further. Do you know where jes actually assigned? Could youmask? Could you check? Would you he allowed to check? Obviously, there are privacy aspects, that just also entered my thought process, as I'd read what you'd sent, as well, sending again...

Response by SPC Michael Dillon made Jun 13 at 2018 9:14 PM

2018-06-13T21:14:22-04:00

Send him invite to RP. See if he can be verified.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jun 13 at 2018 9:18 PM

2018-06-13T21:18:32-04:00

I just noticed you're listed as OB/GYN RN or NP or nurse midwife, I'm assuming...I missed that before...if you know where he's assigned, I'm certain you could likely ask peers within bounds of discretion or privacy who might know of him, however, once again, that'd be for you to decide, of course, you obviously must also know about such governmanetl clinical license verifications search sites, of course...I can perceive why you'd wonder, however, maybe he'd been prior and qualified due to time in svc or grade, that also occurred to me, I hope that was at least some help, ifmyoud care to chat, I'd be most interested to year more, I did find it an interesting question, certainly, many thanks....

Response by MSG David Chappell made Jun 13 at 2018 10:38 PM

2018-06-13T22:38:29-04:00

There a a ton of ways to check the story, try “very cool can I see your CAC card”.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 10:45 PM

2018-06-13T22:45:00-04:00

Nurses do get constructive credit but I e never seen a Nurse Corps Officer be awarded LTC, unless they are a CRNA with 25 years Civilian experience. But definitely not a Med Surge! It sounds very fishy! I’d look him up on Global or in AKO.

Response by COL William Oseles made Jun 14 at 2018 2:34 AM

2018-06-14T02:34:50-04:00

Ask to see his ID Card, even the Reserves get ID cards.
I think they start Nurses at Capitan and he would have to be something really special to get a LTC slot.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Jun 14 at 2018 6:32 AM

2018-06-14T06:32:53-04:00

Maybe its a case of the classical - Some guys will do anything to get laid.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 14 at 2018 6:38 AM

2018-06-14T06:38:11-04:00

If this truly is your friend you may want to tell her to stop as there are consequences. Thank you for your service.

Response by 1stSgt Mack Housman made Jun 14 at 2018 9:15 AM

2018-06-14T09:15:19-04:00

Total B.S.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2018 11:35 AM

2018-06-14T11:35:42-04:00

101st being an active duty unit aside.... if he's not on AKO or Enterprise, he's full of excrement.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 14 at 2018 12:08 PM

2018-06-14T12:08:32-04:00

While it is possible to come in at certain specialties as high as O-6, the odds a person with a BSN came in as an O-5 as a Nurse with out an MSN, and in the Reserves title 32, not in a state military reserve. A state military reserve force (SMRF), is not part of the DoD, and can do really weird things. Not un common to hear of an E-4 going SMRF and coming out with a Major's grade. Depending on vacancies, and skill set. If he is a SMRF (in California we refer to them as Smurf's) it is possible, keep in mind most of these people augment the National Guard, in training, run ranges, help with annual medicals, and things of this nature. The state may use them in the event of a disaster and the guard is tied up with deployments. Now

Response by CPT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2018 1:01 PM

2018-06-14T13:01:37-04:00

Yes. That said, Amedd does give advanced rank to older doctors who join. I've read several articles about 45-55 year old docs coming in as MAJs or LTCs.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2018 3:06 PM

2018-06-14T15:06:07-04:00

AKOnir email will have his unit and rank.

Response by SPC Charlie Robinson made Jun 14 at 2018 4:14 PM

2018-06-14T16:14:53-04:00

Why would anyone do that? It's so easily verifiable.o

Response by SFC David Xanten made Jun 14 at 2018 4:36 PM

2018-06-14T16:36:28-04:00

Too many questions to believe this is valid. Good way to say BS

Response by PO1 Victor Slater made Jun 14 at 2018 9:55 PM

2018-06-14T21:55:30-04:00

A couple of thoughts. If he “just” joined the reserves, I’d call BS. However, if he was commissioned prior to going Reserve, it’s possible. Quite simply, ask to see his Military ID. You wouldn’t be out of line asking for it, and if he’s an honorable man, he’ll provide it proudly. If he gives you a “line” ask to see his DD214. IF he hands you ANY reason why he can’t or won’t - he is LYING to you!

Response by CW4 Scott Hyde made Jun 14 at 2018 11:21 PM

2018-06-14T23:21:36-04:00

BS. You summed it up right there.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Jun 15 at 2018 12:23 AM

2018-06-15T00:23:07-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member - Ma'am to put it bluntly.... I can smell the odor coming from that bovine feces from a LONG way away. Just to many warning signs for it to be legit.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2018 10:25 AM

2018-06-15T10:25:02-04:00

Man, I must have done it wrong.
Starting out as an E-1 and working hard to earn my rank.
All I had to do is join the USAR version of the 101st. My Call of Duty skills will merit an immediate battalion command of Army Nurse widow-makers.

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made Jun 15 at 2018 6:33 PM

2018-06-15T18:33:40-04:00

Yeah that's sounds like BS. You only loose AKO after you retire which sucks but anyway.

Response by LTC Jesse Edwards made Jun 16 at 2018 9:58 AM

2018-06-16T09:58:20-04:00

If you were looking for a way to give him the benefit of the doubt, and maybe you shouldn't:

- The AMEDD has weird rules about direct commissioning.
- They used to call it PROFIS to stand for Professional Officer Filler System. No telling what it is called now. But, it was a software system that maintained a list of reservists from around the country that would go fill up tactical medical units before they deployed. My first experience was with a doctor that was supposed to come work at the battalion aid station for the 2/31st Inf Bn of the 7th ID, an active duty unit.
- Beyond the BS degree, he could have other certifications like Advanced Trauma Life Support or special skills like OR, ICU or ER. It is possible that it is the EXPERIENCE more than the degree level that got him rank.
- The age requirement for the AMEDD is set much higher than most of the Army.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 16 at 2018 11:26 AM

2018-06-16T11:26:26-04:00

Stinks

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2018 2:08 PM

2018-06-16T14:08:53-04:00

I know doctors who have come in as Majors. But they had prior careers and specialties before joining. They were also active duty not reserve.

Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made Jun 16 at 2018 6:53 PM

2018-06-16T18:53:59-04:00

You can commission at a higher rank based on years of experience in the medical field. I’ve only seen a physician come in as an O3.
But the unit he says he is in is not AD. So who knows.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 8:58 AM

2018-06-17T08:58:59-04:00

Tell him it's a crime to impersonate a United States Army Officer. Ask for his promotion orders and ask him to show him his Military ID card via email. Note his DoD # of his CAC card and turn him in to the authorities along with the emails. Plain and simple.

Response by SSG William Jones made Jun 17 at 2018 11:48 PM

2018-06-17T23:48:24-04:00

Right... and I just had lunch with Captain America last week. Smell fishy, you ask??? I would recommend going to MOPP 4 immediately!!!

Response by LT Terry Lober made Jun 25 at 2018 3:19 AM

2018-06-25T03:19:42-04:00

He is so full of shit he might explode. But the VA will not treat him.

Response by Sara Woodington made Jun 26 at 2018 2:36 PM

2018-06-26T14:36:45-04:00

Hell I'm not even in the military although I do come from a military family and one of my best friends is a veteran who served with 101st and they're active duty,not reserves!!

Response by SPC Joseph F Dolloff made Jun 26 at 2018 6:00 PM

2018-06-26T18:00:53-04:00

I think this photo says it all. Sorry Captain!

Response by CPO Nate S. made Jun 27 at 2018 11:20 AM

2018-06-27T11:20:00-04:00

Ok, just so the Navy chimes in. Roger that - Sgt Hayden, LTC Broom, MSG Jackson.

Ma'am when (3) enlisted and a senior officer throw down the bullshit flag. Dare this guy to pick it up! But, I like what MSG Jackson said. Ask him where he works. Hell, if I were near the guy, I suggest the same thing. Enlisted, especially senior (E7-E9) have little tolerance for pretense or pretenders!

Just an old Chief's thoughts!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2018 3:13 PM

2018-06-27T15:13:35-04:00

So here’s the update. I had accidentally deleted the screen shots I had taken at work of this man in his OCPs and when I had asked him about what his unit was, he took the pics down. However, he told me he was leaving for airborne school. Today, he posted this pic but also posted that he was in Florida with his daughter at her beauty pageant. My theory is that he is trying to impress his relatives in the Phillipines. But who knows...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2018 2:02 PM

2018-06-29T14:02:27-04:00

I ran into a Major that wasn't on AKO. He was in my last Reserve unit, but he was actually in the unit.

His story sounds baloney... The highest you can come into the Army is at Captain and that is only if you're a Doctor or JAG Officer I believe. 101st AB is not a Reserve unit; the only Combat Arms unit currently in the Reserves is the 100th IN BN in Hawaii & Samoa.... FYSA.

If it walks like a duck, quack likes a duck, yeah it's a damn duck!

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jun 29 at 2018 2:08 PM

2018-06-29T14:08:37-04:00

He has a BS in nursing? More like a Doctorate of BSing.
Hint, the 101st is an active unit.

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Jul 2 at 2018 12:43 AM

2018-07-02T00:43:53-04:00

Yes; yes it does; now go smack the crap out of him and demand to see his ID card. Or, take him to the nearest VA assisted living facility and leave him there for an hour or three. There's a Stolen Valor article out there where a civie owes the Gov'mt a couple of hundred K to repay GI bill and VA Med Services from using stolen personal info.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2018 1:17 PM

2018-07-02T13:17:45-04:00

Thoroughly check his story out before casting judgement upon him...

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Jul 11 at 2018 12:42 AM

2018-07-11T00:42:48-04:00

The 101st Airborne is not a reserve unit. I think he's full of it and just trying to impress you.

Response by LtCol Robert Rea made Jul 11 at 2018 5:06 PM

2018-07-11T17:06:43-04:00

Ask to see his military ID card!

Response by SGT Michael Thorin made Jul 14 at 2018 2:41 PM

2018-07-14T14:41:43-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member, sounds like his BS extends a little further than nursing. I’ve never heard of a reserve component of the 101st, that’s all I need to know he doesn’t have a clue.

Hope this helps ma’am.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 15 at 2018 5:57 AM

2018-07-15T05:57:13-04:00

No question in my mind, he's B S ing you.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Jul 15 at 2018 10:52 AM

2018-07-15T10:52:37-04:00

At face value it does appear suspicious. However, the army takes professional medical people in at a rank that that equals their skills and experience. Just wait a while, it will come out if he is a poser.

Response by SFC Wayne Theilen made Jul 16 at 2018 5:12 PM

2018-07-16T17:12:34-04:00

He may be a chairborne special operator. Those guys are badass!! #2 pencil qualified at 700m. Deadly I say very Deadly

Response by LTC Gene Moser made Jul 18 at 2018 11:33 AM

2018-07-18T11:33:13-04:00

I'm a retired LTC and only have an AB. My previous primary care was an LTC and was in the AF on active duty for something like five years. He was recently discharged.

Response by MAJ Edgar S OteroMuniz made Jul 18 at 2018 8:58 PM

2018-07-18T20:58:46-04:00

Fake, get on his butt and put him in his place because you have a gazillion brothers watching your back.

Response by CPL Michael Headrick made Jul 22 at 2018 2:03 PM

2018-07-22T14:03:24-04:00

Smells fishier than a 3 week late to port tuna boat

Response by SFC Roger Hudson made Jul 29 at 2018 7:27 PM

2018-07-29T19:27:12-04:00

Fake news

Response by MAJ Jim Hollingsworth made Jul 30 at 2018 8:59 AM

2018-07-30T08:59:46-04:00

Call MEDCOM and ask your question. At first glance it seems dubious. But, MEDCOM and JAG are their own animals. He could indeed be a Reservist on Active Duty and stay on orders for several years. It depends upon the needs of the Army.

If nothing else, always remember this quote from Yours Truly:
"Absolutely nothing in today's Army is absolute!"

Response by Lt Col Robert Canfield made Jul 30 at 2018 9:43 AM

2018-07-30T09:43:14-04:00

Sounds like the consensus is that he FOS. But now the question is: "Did he stay at a Holiday Inn Express last nite?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHCTaUFXpP8

Holiday Inn Express Surgeon

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2018 3:59 PM

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First of all, he's too old. Second, the 10st has no Reserve units. Third, he should be assigned to a Reserve medical unit. Fourth, if he was to get a direct commission, it would, at the most, be as a 1LT.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2018 10:58 AM

2018-08-13T10:58:55-04:00

Usually advanced officer rank would be granted for the more advanced degrees, for example I think my mom got a similar offer as an OBGYN doctor. But to answer, if it's a "new" situation, it may take a bit to catch up. Does he have a CAC yet? Just saw a good catch from others, yeah 101st Airborne is an Active Duty unit. I was in 101st Engineers (a National Guard unit) so it didn't set off the alarms at first. I'm calling BS.

Response by CPL Steve Freeman made Aug 16 at 2018 9:39 AM

2018-08-16T09:39:57-04:00

Im pretty sure the cutoff for joining is 34.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 3:29 PM

2018-08-17T15:29:05-04:00

I’m going throw the bulllshit flag here. Even if he has a BS in nursing, he wouldn’t direct commission higher than O-3 at the most. Second, only way he would be Reserve and be assigned there would be as an IMA Soldier since there are no Army Reserve Engagement Cells (ARECs) At Division level. Not to throw down a gauntlet, but I would get Stolen Valor to check if it really concerns you. Better to have them find out before he jams himself up.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2018 3:33 PM

2018-08-17T15:33:15-04:00

Just saw the pic above. He’s about as fake as it gets. All I had to do was take a quick look at his awards. That’s usually the dead giveaway.

Response by SFC Thomas Stonebraker made Aug 17 at 2018 8:49 PM

2018-08-17T20:49:41-04:00

This story more than smell fishy. It is a big pile of male bovine excrement. The 101 is not a reserve unit.

Response by PO2 Tom Sage made Aug 19 at 2018 7:36 PM

2018-08-19T19:36:01-04:00

A waitress at my favorite restaurant says a guy comes in sometimes and brags that he is a 5 star General in the Navy.

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Aug 19 at 2018 9:24 PM

2018-08-19T21:24:29-04:00

As fishy as a 4 day old dead carp on a 100 degree day...

Response by MSG Keith Turner made Aug 20 at 2018 10:45 PM

2018-08-20T22:45:20-04:00

BS is the smell. 101st has no reserve units attached or associate. So to wear the patch you have to be active. The only army program that I’ve ever known that brings someone in as an LTC is Medical Corp. the one person I ever seen come in as an LTC was a board certified, 8 year practicing neurosurgeon.( mind you internship, residency....) and as mention LTC and only a BS... not impossible, but highly unlikely.

Response by LTC Larry Davis made Aug 22 at 2018 12:52 PM

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As a retired LTC myself, I believe it's safe to say that your "friend" is being less than truthful. In fact, I believe that he has violated the Stolen Valor Act. It is doubtful at age 45, because current regulations specify a maximum age of 35 to enlist.
(see this link: https://www.todaysmilitary.com/joining/entrance-requirements)

As for achieving the rank of LTC, that takes a couple of decades, not a couple of reserve meetings. Joining the 101st as a Reservist? That's not possible, although a real Reservist could be activated and assigned to the unit; the 101st is an active duty division based at Ft. Campbell, not a reserve unit.

You should disassociate yourself from him, and, if you wish pursue the matter, you may report your suspicions of Stolen Valor to the local FBI office or the DOJ office. Your "friend" may think he's being cute, but violation of the Act a federal misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and a $150,000 fine. That's NOT funny or cute.

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Response by MAJ Victor Alarcon made Aug 23 at 2018 3:11 AM

2018-08-23T03:11:56-04:00

If it is his first enlistment he could have a PHD , still will be a 2nd lt. did he go to jump school, he is 45 years old,,,stinks

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2018 5:38 PM

2018-08-23T17:38:27-04:00

yep, like week old sardines

Response by SPC Thomas Smith made Aug 24 at 2018 10:14 AM

2018-08-24T10:14:30-04:00

He full of crap

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 24 at 2018 10:22 AM

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Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2018 8:29 AM

2018-08-27T08:29:52-04:00

Only way is if he was a doctor then that would explain his direct commission and no ako/enterprise as they use the amedd system, also the 101st did activate reserve units that wear the screaming eagle patch. However this still sounds super fishy. Just my .02

Response by MAJ Tom Howes made Aug 27 at 2018 2:41 PM

2018-08-27T14:41:07-04:00

He's smoking something..........

Response by SFC Patricia JANE Babcock made Aug 30 at 2018 5:52 PM

2018-08-30T17:52:37-04:00

If nobody has said it yet, you need to report him!
Impersonating an Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine officer is a serious offense that is punishable by law. If you have witnessed someone who has committed this offense, it is imperative that you contact the proper authorities immediately. In this case, the proper authorities include the U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command (CID), which should be called for someone impersonating an Army officer, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), which should be called for someone impersonating an Air Force officer, or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), which should be called for someone impersonating either a Navy or Marine officer.

Contacting CID
Go to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command (CID) website.
Click the "Report a Crime" link on the left toolbar.
Click the "CID Office" link in the first paragraph at the top of the page.
Look through the list and locate the closest CID office in your area.
Call the number listed to report the crime. Alternatively, you could also email your local CID office using the email address listed. This may be helpful if you have documentation supporting your report, which can be attached to the email you send.

Contacting AFOSI
Go to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) website.
Click the "Units" link on the toolbar at the top of the page.
Click the "UNCLASS Phone Directory" link on the right side of the page.
Download the PDF file.
Look through the list and locate the closest AFOSI office in your area.
Call the number listed to report the crime.

Contacting NCIS
Go to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) website.
Click the tab labeled "Report a Crime" on the left side of the screen.
Click the link "Instructions for reporting a crime to NCIS."
Click the icon that says "Text and Web Tip Hotline."
Fill out the form. Do not include your name anywhere on the form. This is an anonymous tip.
Click "Submit Tip."

Response by LTC James McElreath made Aug 30 at 2018 10:25 PM

2018-08-30T22:25:04-04:00

He may in fact be a nurse and have a BS degree, in it. If I am not mistaken he is too old for a commission, he is not in the 101't AB as an Army Reservist. But it really sounds to me like he is just full of BS!.

Response by SSG David Kidd made Aug 31 at 2018 3:23 PM

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A BS in nursing isn't the only BS he's got.

Response by CW3 David Covey made Aug 31 at 2018 6:14 PM

2018-08-31T18:14:55-04:00

My daughter had 8 years AD, got out for close to 10 years. While she was out she went to school and ended up with a Masters and at least one BS. Not sure what discipline. Anyway she went in the Texas NG as a 2nd Lt. that was 6+ years ago. Made Cpt early this year..

I call BS on your friend.

Response by LTC Ronald Stephens made Sep 8 at 2018 10:28 PM

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A 45 year old man with a nursing BS coming into the 101st AB as a LtC?? No Jump School? That fish has been dead a long time. Trust your gut. You can do much better Cpt Salisbury.

Response by SGT Ronald Audas made Sep 10 at 2018 9:45 AM

2018-09-10T09:45:45-04:00

Next question please. Smart lady !You knew the answer before you asked.

Response by CPT George Langley made Sep 15 at 2018 11:05 PM

2018-09-15T23:05:54-04:00

The bit about being in the 101st Abn bothers me a lot. It is not a Reserve Unit, but that is not the worst part. Reservists often do stints of active duty. Does he live anywhere near Ft. Campbell, KY? Say within about 20 miles, max? If so, he gets the benefit of a doubt. If not, don't believe him.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Sep 16 at 2018 3:38 PM

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Had to get a serious waiver if he joined at his age. BS in nursing not enough for LTC. Too many factors unexplained. High level of bovine excretion suspected.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 22 at 2018 8:36 PM

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The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is an active component unit. While some US Army Reserve units have affiliations and mission relationships with the 101st, you will have to be on active duty to wear that Screaming Eagle patch on your shoulder.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 22 at 2018 8:38 PM

2018-09-22T20:38:07-04:00

He got the bull shit right.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 22 at 2018 11:56 PM

2018-09-22T23:56:16-04:00

PROFIS and a Direct Commission, maybe. Not showing up on the global or AKO....fishy. You could call The PROFIS proponent.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Sep 23 at 2018 10:55 PM

2018-09-23T22:55:26-04:00

Asking for a CAC Card or simple military ID should be the modus operandi for dealing with these clowns.

The only one I recall was far fetched that I was incredulous and did not engage the clown!!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 23 at 2018 11:11 PM

2018-09-23T23:11:43-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member I just looked at his FB page...fishy. His page posts are all internet links. No way he "just joined" looking at his decorations. Kuwait liberation medal and a GCM with knots....

Response by PFC Jim Sears made Sep 25 at 2018 11:36 AM

2018-09-25T11:36:35-04:00

The 101st us not a unit it's a division. He's full of shit.

Response by SSgt Michael Bowen made Sep 29 at 2018 9:37 PM

2018-09-29T21:37:11-04:00

Sounds like he has a BS in BS

Response by SSgt Michael Bowen made Sep 29 at 2018 9:39 PM

2018-09-29T21:39:52-04:00

Sounds to me like he/she has more then one BS . Clearly he/she has a BS in BS . I never assume gender but she did say Himself .

Response by GySgt Mike Swisher made Sep 30 at 2018 3:43 AM

2018-09-30T03:43:58-04:00

Yes ma'am, it's definitely "fishy". It doesn't pass the smell test from start to finish . . it sounds like a story a young LCpl would tell at the EM club after one too many beers.

Response by MAJ Jerry Hill made Oct 6 at 2018 3:21 PM

2018-10-06T15:21:55-04:00

Does sound fishy, but consider a possible scenario: he receives a direct commission because he is a nurse (RN?). He might be assigned to the 101st as an augmentee. I’m not a expert in this area either, but there used to be a program where reservists would be assigned to the same AD unit each summer for a few weeks. IRR? They did not have a reserve unit, per se. When I was AD in Japan we had a USAF major come spend each summer with us on the USFJ staff. Was he wearing appropriate patches and insignia? That’s often a giveaway.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 9:44 PM

2018-10-10T21:44:09-04:00

Very...If he just joined the US Army Reserves, it does not happen as an LTC Rank!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2018 4:56 PM

2018-10-12T16:56:06-04:00

Sounds like he got his degree at MSU (Make Shit Up).

Response by SPC Raul Aguilar made Oct 12 at 2018 5:42 PM

2018-10-12T17:42:37-04:00

Yup. No way he entered the Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. It's impossible. Also, 5he 101st is not a Reserve Unit.

Response by SFC Gerald aka Jerry Weiland made Oct 15 at 2018 8:37 PM

2018-10-15T20:37:52-04:00

Is his last name Ravnsburg?

Response by CPO Matthew Bigelow made Oct 16 at 2018 12:48 PM

2018-10-16T12:48:46-04:00

He only has a BS in Nursing??

Response by MSG Loren Tomblin made Oct 17 at 2018 4:49 PM

2018-10-17T16:49:43-04:00

Ask in a polite way to see what the new ID cards look like. They have a DOD number and not an SSN or Serial number. Sounds to me is like an X- friend of mine, retired Major that brags about his combat tours. He is actually on the democrat ticket running for congress. He has a shitload of ribbons and one of them appears to be a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He was five years old when my friend, the last one off the roof in 1975 unassed the AO. However I could be mistaken but as a Viet Nam veteran myself, it sure looks like one. He also stated that he was on the promotion list to LTC after CGSS and said his PH packet was still in process. Which he did attend. He also stated on his financial disclosure statement required when you run for public office that his wife was being paid as his caretaker. He has blocked me from any comments. I told his young ass to quit bragging about himself. I went to school with his parents back in the day. His name is Richard Ojeda and is running for Congress against a Republican in WV-3. For good laughs just check him out. The POTUS called him a wack job. His wife even posted that he suffered two TBI's but he made the cut and is the only democrat on the ballot. Go figure. I am sad for him and years ago tried to advise him to STFU about his combat exploits and let others praise him. He appears to be narcissistic and pumps iron. I feel sad for him. Richard Ojeda is his name. If you don't believe this just google him on FB. I grew up in the County he lives in. I do not condone pretention. Sorry for the long spiel but I have spoken. I am too old for BS.

Response by Sgt Albert Duran made Oct 21 at 2018 10:03 AM

2018-10-21T10:03:37-04:00

It seems he has a BS, in Nursing and in Life.

Response by LTC Ted Blasche made Oct 26 at 2018 5:03 PM

2018-10-26T17:03:17-04:00

Possibly, but not as a Lieutenant Colonel. Nurses would be commissioned as lieutenants. See Robert Delano's answer to a similar question below.

Robert Delano
Robert Delano, worked at U.S. Army (2003-2009)
Answered Jul 9
Yes and no.

Tennessee and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers don 101st Airborne Division patch

Reserve and National Guard units are participating in a pilot program that integrates all three components under “Compo 1 2 3”.

You will still administratively be under the control of the TN ARNG or under whatever reserve unit is participating, but you will be under the training umbrella of the 101st ABN.

Select Active Duty units are doing the same thing under Nationals guard divisions:

Patriot Brigade Soldiers partner with 36th Infantry Division

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Response by SFC Rollie Hubbard made Oct 28 at 2018 11:27 AM

2018-10-28T11:27:47-04:00

Yes it is a smelly fish story

Response by CW3 Marc Gann made Oct 30 at 2018 2:14 PM

2018-10-30T14:14:13-04:00

Fishy as tuna left in the sun.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2018 2:34 PM

2018-10-30T14:34:43-04:00

Well since this post just popped up for me..
I seen it first hand last year working at CRC at Fort Bliss for the year Full blown Colonels coming just in to deploy overseas because they are specialized doctors. I seen mostly O5-O-7 rank coming in that were Doctors or nurses ect with no military background just to do a contract overseas in a medical facility. Most them I chatted with told me they would and never would have a command ect they just signed a contract to go overseas and work in the medical field. So it could happen especially when you have a certain skillset the government needs.

Now I don't believe the 101st has a reserve unit but could or could be attached to them overseas that I do not know.

Response by SSgt Daniel d'Errico made Nov 2 at 2018 10:07 PM

2018-11-02T22:07:44-04:00

He's long in the tooth if he's 45, has BS in nursing and just joined the ARMY. But the part that gives him away, is his being accepted into the 101st. Even medical personnel have to be in very good shape to be zirborne aualified.

Response by SSG Omar Ruiz-Canales made Nov 3 at 2018 6:28 AM

2018-11-03T06:28:06-04:00

Hmmm.. i guess 101st is expanding its horizons..

Response by SP5 Christopher Brock made Nov 7 at 2018 2:19 PM

2018-11-07T14:19:02-05:00

Actually when I joined the Army in 2005 there was a reserve Dr. who just joined and the Army made him a full bird Col. he didn’t know anything about tactics and he was over 50, so sucks to say it’s possible

Response by Jerry Shelton made Nov 13 at 2018 2:58 PM

2018-11-13T14:58:11-05:00

Based on a quick search, it appears as though it's possible. Here's 300 Guardsman who are part of the 101st airborne:
https://www.army.mil/article/177403/tennessee_and_kentucky_national_guard_soldiers_don_101st_airborne_division_patch

Additionally, many units train under the umbrella of the 101st, even though they're not technically part of it. This may be simply a bit of overstatement on the part of your friend.

As for the rank, I believe it's absolutely possible. Based on the credentials of your friend, those in the medical field are often given a rank that coincides with the rough responsibilities/benefits for which they have trained in the private sector.
https://www.medicineandthemilitary.com/officer-and-medical-training/military-officer-training
"If you enter as a licensed physician, your rank will typically begin at captain or major (Army/Air Force), or lieutenant or lieutenant commander (Navy), but it may be higher depending on where you are in your career. When you apply to join the Military, a professional review board will evaluate your work experience and prior service, if any. Once your rank is determined, it must be approved by Congress or the Secretary of Defense. This process may take several months."
If your friend is a Nurse Practitioner, or specific RN specialties with lots of experience (I would think at 45, he would!) it's quite reasonable to make the logical leap that they could come in as a LTC.

My 2-cents, anyway.

That's only a description of "possible" though. It might still be fishy. :)

Tennessee and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers don 101st Airborne Division patch

FORT KNOX, Ky. -- Tennessee and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers stood proudly in their formations as senior leaders of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) placed the 101st Abn. Div. patch on the left shoulders of nearly 300 guardsmen.As part o...

Response by SSgt Korey Thompson made Nov 14 at 2018 6:21 AM

2018-11-14T06:21:36-05:00

There are circumstances, especially in the medical field, where officers are accepted with a higher rank, however I am not sure of those stipulations. Also, I am not sure if there are exceptions for age, as each branch has their own rules. I believe the maximum accepted age anywhere is 42 years old. And I also believe that he would be required to go through months of training as a cadet, candidate , etc before he could wear any officer rank. Does anyone here know if 101st even has reservists?! And even if they did, I don't imagine they would assign the noobs to a high speed unit such as that.

Response by SGT Jon Watt made Nov 19 at 2018 1:51 AM

2018-11-19T01:51:16-05:00

It can happen - it's highly irregular and thus chances of happening are very few. In my early career, I knew a doctor that had retired from private practice. The military did recruit him and he came on as a LTC. But his medical skills were such that he was needed. While he was assigned like other medical personnel - one of his duties was to teach other doctors the skills he had.

Most doctors are brought on as an O-3 (Captain) while RNs are normally brought on as an O-1 or O-2. My brother was offered O-4 right out of med school, but he had served 4 years as a combat medic with combat experience. There are nurses who come on as O-3 and maybe O-4 who have a lot of other things - prior service, certain specialties, etc.

So to truly answer your question, would need to know more. But on the surface of things - highly doubtful

Response by SFC William Sutherland III made Nov 21 at 2018 5:07 PM

2018-11-21T17:07:03-05:00

As a long time US Army Reserve member now retired, I want to remind those here that there‘ve indeed been cases of nurses joining the Reserves at later ages, due to the shortage of nurses and doctors on the Army’s medical staff. But, (and I emphase “BUT” ) -…there are two simple points I‘d like to make. Normally a Doctor or Specialist, is promoted to the rank of 03 otherwise most receive a commission to 2nd LT., but some have received -a direction above O1 on special occasions. Nurses EMT or surgical nurses could receive a higher promotion, but that would be on a case by case basis, however, I‘d generally call BULLSHIT.. on the age requirement. Age requirement is 40 at the time of commission, for retirement otherwise they won’t accept you. Age 44 and older is a No-Go, because it’s impossible to offer retirement of less than 20 at the onset of enlistment? Of course there are circumstances such as;- if that servicemember {he/she } has prior credible service then that would cumulative to the age requirements! As age 60 is the set for the “MRD {Magatory Retirement Date}” or age for all unless signed by a two star or higher.
Lastly, that individual wouldn’t be assigned to an active duty Division, but to a field unit or hospital then attached to Fort Campbell but is not assigned for pay and promotion purposes unless through a Pentagon option of a program such as holding a billet space and very well might have their Division HQs as the 101st but that’s a different animal - I doubt it, due to most reserve medical staff assigned to a Medical Reserve Unit and not an Active Duty Unit due to the supervision and money allocated for pay etc,. It all must come from from other funding as well.
But what do I know, I’m Retired! (I would still call BS)!!!

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 27 at 2018 6:32 PM

2018-11-27T18:32:07-05:00

post his picture here so we can pick it apart

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Nov 27 at 2018 7:14 PM

2018-11-27T19:14:07-05:00

I think what you have found was a verified unicorn!

Response by SGT Mark Estes made Nov 27 at 2018 8:27 PM

2018-11-27T20:27:32-05:00

Sounds pretty odd

Response by Cpl Robert Thomson made Nov 28 at 2018 6:57 AM

2018-11-28T06:57:49-05:00

My father was in the101st and I grew up near Fort Campbell. Rest his soul. As a Marine veteran, I have never heard of a nurse joining the reserves as a LTC. Maybe it might happen if he were a surgeon with a critical shortage focus in the OR. Not sure but. I'd say fraud. What he's done doesn't rise to the level of stolen valor. However, it does display certain character flaws and you should avoid this fake. I would not call him a friend after such a deception.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2018 10:26 PM

2018-11-28T22:26:35-05:00

The only way I could see the "direct commission" as a 0-5 is if he joined a state defense force who generally fall under a states military department. They don't deploy, aren't federally REC'D, and are basically professionals (like DOCs) who support the state military mission and or national guard. I don't know how they "decide" what rank you get, but I've never seen any of them wear less than CPT.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2018 8:36 AM

2018-11-29T08:36:45-05:00

I was a medic and 91B for most of my 22 years in the Army. I knew of 2 medical doctors coming in as 0-6 on rare occasions with no prior military experience and I have known LTC Nurses in the Medical field--both men and women. 101st Airborne is an active duty unit with jump training and tons of prep training I thought. Makes no sense to me what he saying. He might have joined an North Carolina Reserve/Guard unit near Ft Bragg but it sounds fishy to me too! Unless he has a medical specialty in great need.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2018 10:27 AM

2018-11-29T10:27:47-05:00

Ask him what his LES says. Then throw the BS flag in front of everyone when he doesn't know what one is.

Response by LT Louis McKellar made Nov 29 at 2018 12:51 PM

2018-11-29T12:51:08-05:00

Without any specialized education it doesn’t seem likely he was brought in as a LTC.

I retired as a TAR (training and administration of Reserve) officer. Our reservists were associated with an active duty unit. When the active duty command was deactivated so was the reserve unit.

Response by SGT Ricky Longworth made Nov 29 at 2018 2:46 PM

2018-11-29T14:46:48-05:00

101 s is one of my old units, this lown is full of crap, 101 is active duty

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Nov 29 at 2018 3:53 PM

2018-11-29T15:53:11-05:00

Can you even join the reserves at 45?

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2018 2:00 PM

2018-11-30T14:00:53-05:00

Kuwait lineration Medal -Kuwait. Desert Storm/Shield medal. I was there. I don't recognize him!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2018 2:35 PM

2018-11-30T14:35:08-05:00

The Army has brought retired LTC nurses back on active duty in the recent past. I wouldn't be too quick to question the legitimacy of this man's claims. The Army will go to great lengths to fill medical vacancies. I don't see anything particularly problematic about his claim.

Response by LTC Stephen Franke made Dec 1 at 2018 2:50 PM

2018-12-01T14:50:04-05:00

Greetings. Ref your understandable query.

CMTS:

*** Smells as bad as a week-old basket of fish left exposed in the open.

*** That old friend sounds a tad delusional with that asserted claim of assignment or (as is the procedure in the Reserve Component [aka RC]) as an individual mobilization augmentee [IMA] to that AC-only unit.

*** The USAR's IMA category encompasses a registry of registered, but unassigned, RC personnel of all ranks and MOS / Officer FAs who can be mobilized and then attached, as augmentees, to an AC unit, in this claimed instance, the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT)[my old unit during a combat tour in VN 1967-1968].

*** May be additionally revealing if you ask that friend for basic details of the process -- surmise via the RC part of USAHRC -- he pursued to apply for an RC commission and ultimately, according to him, received that claimed commission.

*** LTC Broom (also inside this thread) provides some trenchant and "spot on" comments, as have other respondents.

*** Hope this helps provide some clarity and paths of inquiry. Today is Saturday, 1 December 2018.

*** Regards,
Stephen H. Franke
LTC (FAO/MI/SOF),
US Army Retired
San Pedro (Los Angeles Waterfront Area), California

Response by PO2 Steven Michaeli made Dec 2 at 2018 6:59 AM

2018-12-02T06:59:45-05:00

A good friend joined the Nav Res at 58 years old. He’s an anesthesiologist. They made him an O-4; it’s been almost two-and-a-half years and he hasn’t been promoted yet. I think your friend is a walking fertilizer factory.

Response by PO2 John Driskill made Dec 2 at 2018 11:27 AM

2018-12-02T11:27:16-05:00

Quite simple, say to him "Prove It."

Response by CPT Jeff Robinette made Dec 2 at 2018 2:54 PM

2018-12-02T14:54:34-05:00

Why do posers pretend to have any MOS, Rank, Badge, or Award?
Just my opinion but they are either suffering from Dementia or they are trying to make up for a shortccomming in the life.
Did I get every assignment I wanted in the Army? No, but I served when others didn't.

Response by MAJ R. Andrew Hoskinson made Dec 2 at 2018 3:46 PM

2018-12-02T15:46:26-05:00

He’s a no-go. If he were in the USAR, he’d be listed in the AKO white pages. Also, direct commissioning as a LTC? I don’t think so.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2018 5:00 PM

2018-12-02T17:00:51-05:00

The is no 101st reservist that I know of, and the highest he can come in with a BS in Nursing is 1st LT., unless he has a high specialty which may warrent Captain... But that's it.

Response by SSgt Hank Barrett made Dec 3 at 2018 5:25 AM

2018-12-03T05:25:08-05:00

That would be an insult to fish. I do believe he has a BS in more than nursing, ask to see his ID card for the reserves they use to be red with exploration date and rank.

Response by Capt Michael Ladaw made Dec 3 at 2018 4:19 PM

2018-12-03T16:19:19-05:00

Friend of mine is a Veterarian. Direct commission as a Major ( the Army is hurting for Vets). I would say BS on his story. She’s a DVM, he’s a nurse.......

Response by MAJ Michael Jernigan made Dec 3 at 2018 6:28 PM

2018-12-03T18:28:41-05:00

Ask to see his ID card. Simple. If he doesn’t have one it’s BS.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2018 8:04 AM

2018-12-04T08:04:46-05:00

Let's critically analyze this knowing that AMEDD does bring in people and give them constructive credit on rank... sometimes even up to COL... based on civilian education and experience in that field.

First, he's a nurse. Constructive credit is given to nurses. I went through OBC (now BOLC) with some nurses who were given the rank of O4 based on constructive credit, and they achieved O5 shortly after OBC.

Next, the word "just". That is not a well defined term regarding timeframes. Just could be a day ago, a week ago, even up to a year ago. The question is, how long ago did he join?

A BSN. Frankly, with the Reserve you could be a LTC with just a BSN. Compo 1 looks more at MSN RNs for LTC. But a BSN in the Reserve is possible, along with constructive credit work history, to be a LTC.

Additionally, what kind of RN? Is he a run of the mill 66H, or is he more specialized as a 66E, 66F, etc.? Those AOCs only require additional certification. If he is a specialized RN, he could be a LTC as long as he has the constructive credit. It actually makes it more likely that he was given constructive credit.

Yes, the 101st is a Compo 1 unit by command. However, there are Army Reserve units which support specific Compo 1 units and, therefore, also wear that patch. So this is still a possibility.

Finally, not on AKO or Enterprise. That's where I get suspect. AKO and Enterprise are a requirement. This could also help define the timeframes of "just", as stated above.

Do this, tell him you think you have an opportunity for him and would like to get his name over to your S1 for consideration. Give him your enterprise email address and tell him that you can only discuss this opportunity with him through official government channels, that a response from him can only come from another mail.mil account. Sometimes it takes a little bit to get enterprise email established for new Soldiers. He may surprise you and actually send that email. If he does, ask basic questions like his AOC, BOLC grad date, etc. Tell him you are passing the info to your S1, and then give it to the S1 to see if there is an opportunity. If there is none, say that there isn't at this time, but if there is one then you just helped a Soldier out.

If he sends you information over any other email, then you can be pretty certain he's lying and you can call him out on it.

Response by CPT Kurk Harris made Dec 4 at 2018 8:40 AM

2018-12-04T08:40:18-05:00

1) 101st is an active duty unit...not Army Reserve.
2) The only Nurse Corps Billets in an Infantry Division are Brigade Nurses (CPT Slot). Unless he's an NP then maybe a drug deal was cut for a BAS, but I doubt it.
3) With a BSN he is almost certainly coming in as a 2LT. He would never be a LTC with a BSN. A Master's Degree is a discriminator for people who worked their way through the ranks. For someone off the street, it's not happening.
Sara, I hate to tell you, but your old friend is FOS.

Response by SFC Richard Bailes made Dec 5 at 2018 11:09 AM

2018-12-05T11:09:01-05:00

Yeah he is full of bs. 101ST Airborne is Active duty.

Response by SPC James Gromley made Dec 5 at 2018 1:19 PM

2018-12-05T13:19:30-05:00

Sounds fishy to me, you could check with 101st.

Response by CPO Mike Castro made Dec 7 at 2018 2:25 AM

2018-12-07T02:25:55-05:00

ID card?

Response by Matthew Gussow made Dec 7 at 2018 8:25 PM

2018-12-07T20:25:27-05:00

Playing devil’s advocate, he could have been direct commissioned. However, the cutoff to join even the national guard is 40. He’s not on any verifiable system. I would call BS on this.

Response by Cpl Tyler Therrien made Dec 9 at 2018 2:46 PM

2018-12-09T14:46:16-05:00

smells like week old fish

Response by CPT Jeff Reichardt made Dec 9 at 2018 8:12 PM

2018-12-09T20:12:55-05:00

I was an enlisted person for 24 years before I was commissioned. (E7). I was a BSN Nurse when commissioned to 1LT. (I never saw 2LT) When I finished my masters, I was promoted to CPT.

As for DOR, my DOR for CPT is before my DOR for SFC due to constructive credit.

Still, I think your friend is a BS artist.

Response by Pvt Robert L. Lamoreaux made Dec 10 at 2018 12:34 AM

2018-12-10T00:34:22-05:00

This is a bit off subject, but a close friend was a Navy JAG stationed at Norfolk. Prior to 9/11, some Navy personnel were apparently selling "retired military" ID cards so that civilians could get on base and shop at Commissaries. One card user got caught, after a number of years because he got tired of being a major and decided to promote himself to general. He was going to be tried for fraud (using the Commissary) but after a forensic audit, going back five years, the AG's office could only prove $30 in losses due to his Commissary purchases.

Response by Cpl John Cogswell made Dec 12 at 2018 5:26 AM

2018-12-12T05:26:27-05:00

Thank goodness you came here and asked us first. Avoid at all costs.

Response by SGT J M Porters made Dec 13 at 2018 7:35 AM

2018-12-13T07:35:29-05:00

Just a quick one because I am up against a deadline to get an import order from South Africa. First of all, you said he is an old friend of yours. If that is true you should be able to vet him more so than anyone else. If you have a history with him just ask him for his DD 214. End of story. If that is too much as him what is his unit you would like to check if there are any slots available for you. I will say this and do not allow this to rum you the wrong way. This is your friend and this reflex on the character of people you know and associates with. Here is a page from the "Guys Playbook." Most guys want to impress a lady but they fall short after the fancy cars, holiday and real-life live sets in. Have you ever seen the movie, True Lies? https://dai.ly/xgf1m8

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Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2018 9:37 AM

2018-12-13T09:37:58-05:00

CPT, sounds like he is a poser. If he received a direct commission because of being a nurse, the highest he would go is CPT. This is usually reserved for Doctor's and this happens after they complete the basic course. As a reservist, he could only be assigned to the 101st if he was in an Individual Mobilization Augmentee slot. I doubt he is since as an IMA, he would be most likely assigned to the headquarters. So, to sum this up, this dude is full of crap.

Response by COL John McClellan made Dec 13 at 2018 9:48 AM

2018-12-13T09:48:19-05:00

It would be very unusual, but I have heard of such instances. Medical is a whole other animal. To start as an O-5 though? Hmmmm.

Response by LTC Jerel Pawley made Dec 14 at 2018 8:28 PM

2018-12-14T20:28:20-05:00

Possibly, need more info. 101st is not a reserve unit but he could be working in support of.

Response by SGT Jim Wiseman made Dec 15 at 2018 12:20 AM

2018-12-15T00:20:36-05:00

Like week old catch on the dock in the sun!

Response by SGT Jim Wiseman made Dec 15 at 2018 12:21 AM

2018-12-15T00:21:21-05:00

Like week old catch on the dock in the sun!

Response by FN Charlie Spivey made Dec 15 at 2018 5:02 PM

2018-12-15T17:02:54-05:00

They are all over. They are fairly easy to spot. I received a thing in my email from Together We Served ( Coast Guard ) and someone shared his Reflections. I started reading it and all was fine. The he started telling about his time in Vietnam and my blood started to boil. It was all BS. I read through it three times, then went to his profile and checked his ribbon rack. When I saw that, I pretty near exploded. Ribbons he should have had, he didn't have, but to top it off, he was should the Navy Surface Warfare Badge. Those things are a NAVY award and NOT awarded to Coasties. He had been there the same time I was and had worked the same area that I had worked ( we moved around ). He also got out the same time I did. He was showing the Overseas Deployment Ribbon, but NOT the Sea Service Ribbon. Neither existed at the time we got got out. I have them, but only because I requested a DD215 and they were awarded Retroactively ( BOTH of them ), plus some others and a correction to one. I messaged him and let him have it, then notified the Admin. He wasn't too happy and let me know about it. Got so POed I just flat told him he was a liar. Got an Email from a Retired Coastie Commander that was a Vietnam vet and had picked up on it as well and messaged him as well as Notified the Admin. The last I heard, the Admin had requested a copy of his DD214. Had two uncles that retired from the Army, and I have picked up on a few. If he has a BS in Nursing, that would put him in the Nurse Practioner category usually. If he had just Joined the Army Reserves, that wouls still require Basic Training and at that age, they wouldn't take him. Going from Active Duty to the Reserves is another thing.

Response by LCpl Jeff Moore made Dec 16 at 2018 10:39 AM

2018-12-16T10:39:19-05:00

depends on the type of nurse he is, but i know that the army and military does make exception for certain medical degrees that are baddly needed.

course you can always ask for his military email address, or ask him ejat the new military ID look like.

Response by SGT Jeff Stuckwisch made Dec 16 at 2018 12:16 PM

2018-12-16T12:16:09-05:00

Ask him if he's got his ID-10-T

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2018 7:20 PM

2018-12-16T19:20:40-05:00

I’m prior AD Navy, then had a long break in service. Now, I’m now a CA ARNG LTC(P), MC(FS), MEDCOM Cdr & State Surgeon. I agree with all prior entries... 2+2 does not equal 4 here. Besides, anyone from AMEDD Officer recruiting can tell you that I mind in via direct commission as an O5 takes special approval, and is not the norm. Despite having left the Navy as a fairly senior O4, I was still brought back in as a direct commission as an O4 into the Army, even with many years of constructive credit, for the reason outlined. I’ve had to make rank the old fashioned way... I earned it.

Response by A1C Eric Hafslund made Dec 18 at 2018 12:25 PM

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If he just joined he sure as hell isn't going to be LTC even with a college degree. My dad was offered MAJ to join the Army Reserve at 45 but he was prior service and hab his college degree.

Response by SPC Steven Garcia made Dec 18 at 2018 3:31 PM

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Who cares. He's a waste of time. Move on and live your life. Next!!

Response by SSG Russell Bothwell made Dec 18 at 2018 4:39 PM

2018-12-18T16:39:30-05:00

Like week old sushi

Response by LTC James McElreath made Dec 19 at 2018 1:47 PM

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Cpt Sara S,
There appear to be a couple red flags, or red herring fishing tro say the least.. To the best of my knowledge, AMMED doesn't have positions he is describing. If he were in the USAR that he would be in a reserve unit and same to ARNG.. Those two generally speaking do not have enough medical resources to give them away. I have also never observed a nurse coming in as a LTC. I have observed many doctors igive Maj and LTC. being given Major and LTC due to their prior MD time.!. Now there is the AKO issue. If he he has retired he has to have an account. How else would he check his make admin changes to his record? He is full of it!!

Response by MAJ Charles Ray made Dec 19 at 2018 6:40 PM

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If it smells like a fish, it's probably a fish. It certainly smells fishy to me.

Response by SGT Jeff Francis made Dec 19 at 2018 10:17 PM

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It sounds VERY Fishy..... First of all, So he has a BS in Nursing. As a LTC, which is considered as a leadership Rank, he would have to have at least some kind of extra schooling such as War College, or even a Masters Degree.

Response by 1stLt M Cara made Dec 19 at 2018 10:29 PM

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I just left the Nurse Corps. FIrst of all, if he "just" joined, he must have had an age waiver because the cutoff age for Commission when i did it in 2013 was age 42..he is 45! Secondly, new joins start at 2LT unless they are an experiencsd RN in a critically low specialty...and even then they sure as heck don't start off as a LTC! I call BS on your fake friend. A few god qusstions should suss him out, ie MOS is 66H, BOLC training is at Ft Sam Houston, etc. GIVE HIM A GOOD SMACK FOR ME. THANKS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2018 10:40 PM

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Yes, only a nurse walking in as a LTC? I have only heard of expienced (10+ years in practice) doctors being offered that.
I would also like to add, any health care officer that is not a board certified doctor, should have their rank capped at captain.

Response by CPT Jim Kotva made Dec 20 at 2018 11:24 AM

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I would have to say no if you have been in for anytime you are on AKO just to do your medical you have to be on AKO. Also the 101st does not have any reserve units. Now once you retire you go way in 60 days like you where never in the military

Response by 1SG Gary Newton made Dec 20 at 2018 11:25 AM

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101st is not the reserves, but if he is serving here at Ft. Campbell or not it would be easy to check

Response by 1stLt M Cara made Dec 20 at 2018 8:52 PM

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He has an awful lot of fruit salad for having "just joined".

Response by LCpl Michael Cappello made Dec 20 at 2018 11:25 PM

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He has a BS alright. B*** S*** !!! Doctors are officers. Nurses and corpsmen (anybody other than doctors) are generally enlisted or of lower rank (must take into account for time in service also). For him to have just joined the reserves and be commissioned a LtCol is HIGHLY unlikely. Ask to see his military ID picture. His rank will also be on the ID.

Response by Cpl Anthony Paton made Dec 22 at 2018 10:02 AM

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If u think he is full of B S get his name, rank, and go to the VFW or the American Legion. I also think it is against the lew to impersonate military. If he is no former Military kick his but. This Marine would.

Response by Cpl Anthony Paton made Dec 22 at 2018 10:07 AM

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Check with the VFW or the American Legion, they may be able to help. Anybody who impersonate a military person or pretends he was in the military is against the law. Me being a Marine will and eont stand for that kind of bull. Butt whopping time if not real.

Response by COL Dana Hampton made Dec 22 at 2018 3:03 PM

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Based on what you say here...yeah, 100% fake.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2018 4:14 PM

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Could be fishy. But, yes, it’s possible.

Response by SGT Michael Hartman made Dec 23 at 2018 6:42 AM

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Fishy is an understatement. Smells like total bull. Call him on it and if possible get him arrested.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Dec 23 at 2018 9:52 AM

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Sounds like BS in nursing is just that BS Ma'am but Call him out. If he is for real he will back it up with something tangable. Last I Knew the 101st Prefers soldiers that are active. Top Question is did he join as a LTC or was he some kind of Military before that? Never heard in my 22yrs of service a person being Hired first time out as a LTC Nurse. DR. Maybe but guess it could happen things have change a lot in 40+ Years.

Response by SSG Barry Milligan made Dec 23 at 2018 11:20 AM

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I had a GP MD that volunteered to serve during the gulf war he was commissioned to LTC. But I have to believe that sort of thing is VERY rare.

Response by SP5 Michael Motl made Dec 23 at 2018 1:19 PM

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Your friend is full of shit!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2018 9:59 PM

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Why bring something like that to air out online ?
If you suspect that is the case, then address it accordingly. As a professional officer.
What anyone thinks on the subject is irrelevant to the issue.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2018 5:32 AM

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Yes, if he's in the Army Reserve, he can't be in the 101st unless he's deployed with the 101st. I also doubt that the Army would direct commission him to O-5 as a nurse. And, if he's not on AKO or Enterprise, then he might not be in the Army. Email him using the his first.last [login to see] to see if you get a bounce back.

Response by CPL Sarah Verity made Dec 24 at 2018 9:42 AM

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No because in the medical field you can enter the service in rank as high as O-6 if you have in demand skills and the army agrees to appoint you to that position. I had a doctor who entered as an O-6 cause he was a board certified cardiac surgeon and the army offered him an appointment as a COL. It's not unheard of so please do you're homework before you slander a person's service to their country with no evidence of wrong doing. But if you have proof of a forged transcript or other fraudulent behavior then by all means go ahead. I made Corporal with less than a year because in times of war, anyone can be appointed to a command position at the discretion of the armed forces.

Response by Cpl Geoff Smith made Dec 24 at 2018 10:42 AM

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Probably because it is fishy! The 101st is an active duty, (Not reserve division.

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made Dec 24 at 2018 7:42 PM

2018-12-24T19:42:25-05:00

There are so many people have that much shame to pretend to be something they not.

Response by PO2 Seth Morgan made Dec 24 at 2018 11:11 PM

2018-12-24T23:11:14-05:00

45 years old is the dead giveaway

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2018 9:19 PM

2018-12-25T21:19:30-05:00

He would only be allowed to come in as Active Duty, big Army will take advantage of those situations to take full advantage of those specialty skills, not as a Reserves. So i call BullShit !

Response by SGT Kyle Bickley made Dec 25 at 2018 10:56 PM

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101st Airborne is an active unit base outta Ft Campbell KY. He just joined as an O5? Bullshit. My son just got his Doctor degree. He enlisted as an 03 captain! 9 years of school! Psychologist!

Response by SFC Sfc Darwin Maring, USA Ret made Dec 27 at 2018 8:16 PM

2018-12-27T20:16:00-05:00

Now, You know something is smelly about this guy.

Response by SP5 Rich Levesque made Dec 29 at 2018 10:15 AM

2018-12-29T10:15:51-05:00

Fishy? No...… More like a Shark! Remember, if it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck, its most likely a duck.

Response by COL Thom Brooks made Dec 29 at 2018 9:19 PM

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Even with significant years of experience, a nurse will not enter the military as a LTC. Furthermore, the 101st Airborne is an active duty unit (Screaming Eagles). Hmmmm. More like a skunk smell.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2018 8:28 AM

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Let him know that impersonating a commissioned offficer is a felony under USC Title 10. No, the Second Amendment dosn’t Allow you to skate on that one.....

Response by SSG Brian G. made Dec 30 at 2018 7:54 PM

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*Chuckle* Walks like a duck, quacks like a duck... it's usually a duck. However, for due diligence.
While no one 'just' joins and is a LTC. Now, what he ~could~ have meant and expressed poorly is that he just went over or to the reserves from being regular active for many years.

Certain Reserve and National guard units are 'affiliated' with the 101st Airborne and wear their patch. So the unit bit is marginally passable.

Ask this old friend where and when he attended basic and officers school and what his MOS is. Most poseurs screw themselves up with not being able to answer the simple questions and no understanding the process for promotions.

Response by COL Robert Davies made Dec 30 at 2018 10:50 PM

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As a really old chaplain, with the right degrees and experience we can skip O 1/2, and come in as a 3. But being over 40 doesn't fly except for a RC priest! Still no LTC.

Response by PO1 Aaron Baltosser made Dec 31 at 2018 8:48 AM

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I would refer him as a Stolen Valor case, complete fictitious story.

Response by SGT Justin Chiang made Dec 31 at 2018 6:30 PM

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I've seen some MD's and specialist nurses enter service at O-4, but those nurses were usually CRNAs, not BSNs. Not unprecedented, but highly unusual and usually with a lot of previous experience behind them to justify the senior grade. The absence from global and unit mixup is a huge red flag, though. Unless 101st has a reserve element?

Response by 1SG Don Jones made Jan 1 at 2019 2:42 PM

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He could be in a USAR unit that supports the 101 at the Ft Campbell Hospital. 45 is about the right age to be an 0-5 over 20. I'm not sure of what going on with AKO, I've been retire sense 08 and can't use it anymore Although I knew a lot of nurses in their 40s that were lesser rank. Ask him to show you his CAD Card

Response by 1SG Don Jones made Jan 1 at 2019 2:53 PM

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Missed that just joined before last answer. Maybe if he was a PhD with a lot of time teaching time and experance at a stabbed or shot ER in St Louis or other city with a high murder rate but not an average RN with a BS

Response by AN Michael Davis made Jan 1 at 2019 11:46 PM

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Definitely full shit. If he had just joined the army he wouldn't be a LTC. In fact the age limit is 27 years old. Since he's 45 that's an impossibility.
That said he's guilty of Stolen Valor.

Response by SFC Thomas Robin made Jan 2 at 2019 6:06 PM

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Most officers are actually Reservist on active duty. Doctor/Medical and Jag do authorize age waivers in special cases. But Initial entry would be CPT with only a BS, a Masters almost to PHD or possibly a PHD with an exceptional required distinct qualification in a very rare skill set would maybe change things to an 0-4, but the highest initial entry I have ever heard of is CPT due to required leadership courses,and a BS in nursing is common. Ask him where he trained, anywhere other than BAMC in San Antonio and you know he is making it up.

Response by LTC Mark Chapin made Jan 2 at 2019 6:08 PM

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Yes, it smells fishy, but not completely implausible. Back in the 1990's the Army was facing a critical nursing shortage and waived age restrictions to join up. They gave constructive service credit for years of civilian professional experience. A good friend was a nurse-midwife in her mid-40's who got a direct commission as a senior MAJ in the ANC. She was in the zone for LTC 2 years later, eventually made BG, and was one of the first nurses to be a hospital commander.

So your acquaintance may have been directly commissioned as a senior MAJ or even a LTC.

As far as a Reserve Officer serving in an AD unit...many who join the reserves find themselves activated (willing or surprised) and in the Army Medical Department, reservists are often used.in stateside military hospitals to backfill Active Duty health professionals who populate the deployed medical units. He may actually be serving at Blanchfield Army Hospital, in which case he is not assigned to the 101st but to Health Services Command, which staffs that unit.

I would take up the MSG's offer who works @ Campbell to ask your acquaintance what ward or clinic they are assigned and then have the MSG check him out.
LTC (retired) Mark Chapin, PhD, LISW,
US Army Medical Service Corps

Response by PFC Tim Arnett made Jan 2 at 2019 11:54 PM

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Sooner or later that will be found out to be either legit, or straight to a courts martial. If he has been a lifer and wore the Screaming Eagle, then joined Army Reserves to dedicate more time that is admirable. I hope everything is on the up and up. Sadly, a fellow I know locally tried denying my own Son's record in the U.S Marines. This fellow was in the Navy and I heard someone say he was formally a Navy Seal. I don't know about him, but I pined for my Son and his fellow Marines and Naval Corpsmen who were in Hit and Haditha Iraq in 2005. 45 Marines and 2 Naval Corpsmen made the ultimate sacrifice, so I KNOW my Son was there and served in the battle zone. I think it is best to not jump to assumptions that might make you ashamed instead of the other person. I am a biker and served with Vietnam Veterans and am great friends with Vietnam Veterans MC, which is an international Motorcyle Club. It is really pathetic that some person who has never served would try and make themselves out to be something they never served/deserved to be called, and I do know it happens, but thankfully I have never seen an example of it here in Cleveland Ohio. I hope I never will either. Thank you all for your service by the way.

Response by SMSgt Jeff Kyle made Jan 3 at 2019 8:25 AM

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Is is very possible he is telling the truth. Medical professionals accessions can be given a relatively high rank in order to get them in the military. For example, the military needs a surgeon. They find one volunteer but the recruiters have to find a way to sweeten the deal since the doctor is highly qualified and experienced. So that they get better pay, the military branch can make them just about any rank they want.

Response by MSG Steve Collier made Jan 3 at 2019 2:51 PM

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Sounds like he's full if shit to me... ask him to name the unit he was in while with the 101st. With just your posted info, I'd bet he's a wannabe. Is he in your unit? If he is you might want to speak to your commander about your concerns. If he's not currently active/reserve/National Guard (if he's retired ask him to produce his blue ID card), report him to the folks at Stolen Valor website.

Response by SGT Glenn E Moody made Jan 5 at 2019 12:58 PM

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I would say no to that. its B/S first the 101st AIRBORNE dose not have Reserve units as far as I know. the only 101st Reserve unit is from the 26th (YANKEE) Infantry DIVISITION and is part of the MA. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. if you asked me what unit I would say Co. C 1st 101st INFANTRY 26th Div. MA. ARMY National Guard in my time 1981 to 1987 they let some come in with rank from School & R.O.T.C. but that is all on your DD214 or the equivalent from the Nat. Guard is the NGB-22 it has the same information on them like my DD214 only has my active duty on it basic training AIT & some extra training from 17 march 1982 to 11 Aug 1982 HONORABLE DISCHARGE from active duty back to my MA. National guard unit my NGB-22 Discharge has everything on it from taking my OATH on 10 DEC 1981 to my Discharge 09 DEC 1987 so if you have any doubt about and he is a friend ask him to show you his paper work or an Military ID that will have his discharged rank on it

Response by CAPT Mark Lyles made Jan 7 at 2019 1:41 PM

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Absolutely impossible in the modern military...... BUT Army Reserves or National Guard....Well that could be a different story, especially in the Northeastern States. Not right, not legal, BUT sometimes it happens. BTW, we don't need anymore nurses ANYWHERE in the military. We have so many that less than 40% see patients....... yet that's how the military justifies their gender numbers.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2019 11:31 PM

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He is medical. I am a doctor and went in as a 2nd Lt during med school. When I graduated med school, I was promoted to Captain. Now 6 years in, i am a Major. There were people with tons of experience and skills that they came in at LTC at OCS. He might be a nurse anesthetists. That is my take.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2019 5:11 PM

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His story is most likely BS
However the medical core esp in the reserves is not like anything else in the army
I know of people in the medical field that have come in as LTC and a few months later promoted to COL— without even having completed OBC. If the army needs your select skill many things not normally done are done.
But it does smell slightly fishy

Response by MAJ Alex Hernandez made Feb 3 at 2019 2:11 PM

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Yes it does sound fishy with a capitol F. Ask him what hospital unt he was assigned to. Or ask him to send you a photo of his military id

Response by CAPT Patrick Mulcahy made Feb 5 at 2019 12:22 AM

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We would bring in highly skilled surgeons into the Navy Reserves as an O-4 and a Nurse with advanced degrees and training as an O-3, but they were very rare.

Response by CPO Bill Penrod made Feb 15 at 2019 2:36 PM

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He has to have a bio some place...…………….

Response by COL Jon Lopey made Feb 15 at 2019 9:58 PM

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Captain: I knew LTCs and COLs in the medical branches while in the CARNG and USAR; however, generally, very few officers received direct commissions to LTC (0-5) unless they were highly-qualified and had extraordinary qualifications (e.g., brain surgeons, tenured physicians, etc.). Additionally, I knew one stellar Army nurse and she was a LTC and was later only two of 200+ nurses to make colonel. I also doubt he would be assigned to the 101st ABN DIV as an officer LTC in USAR unless he belongs to a reserve unit directly affiliated with that division, which is possible. I think a 45 year-old nurse with a BS degree is more likely to be inducted with a direction commission to CPT or MAJ (based on age and experience). Since you don't know for sure, I would do more research before you make the call. Direct commission officers are given an orientation course and perhaps, if he was actually recruited, he has not attended formal training yet and I suppose it is possible he bought a LTC rank tab by mistake. Great topic. There are a lot of imposters out there but it pays to be cautious before accusing someone of such a big impropriety; however, if I was to bet my paycheck on it, I'd bet he is out of line. Thanks for your service! COL L

Response by PO1 C Arnold made Feb 19 at 2019 12:58 PM

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I agree with LTC Ken. There are some fields, especially in the medical areas that are special circumstances, but if the story smells fishy, it's probably worth a couple more questions.

Response by SGT Andrew Mace made Feb 22 at 2019 8:36 AM

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First of all the 101st Airborne isn't a reserve unit!

Response by PO1 Kevin Dougherty made Feb 24 at 2019 11:50 PM

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He has a BS in BS ... just sayin.

Response by SPC Chris Ison made Feb 25 at 2019 12:25 AM

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ABSOLUTELY.

Nurses are not given any advanced rank. 101st Airborne is active duty only. Maximum age for enlisting as officer is 29, i think, it may be 35.

Response by SSG Herman Bauman made Feb 27 at 2019 12:55 PM

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The 101st IS NOT a reserve unit.

Response by CPT Jim Gallagher made Mar 10 at 2019 8:31 PM

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Really, you needed to ask ???

Response by SFC Freddie Porter made Mar 10 at 2019 9:31 PM

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The Army has a speciality recruiter program for nurses. These are specifically Nurse Recuriters and your every day field recruiter usually won’t touch a qualified nurse. I do know that there are a lot of benefits and perks that go along with being recruited as a nurse but you would need to talk to a nurse recruiter to see if someone can be brought on as on O-5. Getting on AKO account is something that takes processing so even that could be true. If he JUST joined the Army Reserves, he could still be sifting through who he is assigned to and what his duties and duty assignment would be. He could even be activated as a USAR Nurse Officer (similar to 2LT’s that graduate from ROTC and OCS.

Bottom line is, there are too many IFs to give a definite answer about his status. It would take some answers to specific questions.

Response by CPT Mike Sims made Mar 24 at 2019 8:48 PM

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CPT Salisbury, a few things come to mind concerning your question: 1.) He is purposefully joking with you - if he has that kind of relationship with you. 2.) Perhaps he has a medical degree or is specialized as a Nurse with advanced training and education to have received a Direct Commission in the Reserves. 3.) Is he with DHS-CBP wearing LTC rank - the same as GS13 and GS14 "rank" worn on CBP uniforms... their Agents and Officers sometimes wear military style uniforms and flight suits?

Hopefully he knows better than to try to convince anyone he is a Field Grade Commissioned Officer if he is not playing a prank. That would constitute a violation of Impersonating a Military Officer which is a federal crime.

Response by LTC James McElreath made Mar 25 at 2019 5:22 AM

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He might have a BS butcoming of his mouth!

Response by SGT Daniel Myers made Mar 29 at 2019 6:38 PM

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Sounds like everyone I've run into whose either been a sniper or a navy seal. If this were the case, we'd of won every war single handedly from the civil war, to present day. Really chaps my behind!

Response by LTC Donell Kelly made Mar 29 at 2019 7:53 PM

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Docs, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists & dieticians are often direct commissioned. My old USAR unit had about 1/2 a doz officers, ranking from O-6 to O-3 that had never been to basic training when DS/DS broke out & were hustled off to basic training in San Antonio. One of them, a cardio-thoracic surgeon O-6, was then deployed to FT Bliss for about 3 months. He had a big practice at a teaching hospital in Tucson, & flew home almost every weekend, did scheduled heart surgeries (often very complicated ones) & back to El Paso for the Army on Sun evenings. Both his civilian & Army bosses accommodated the schedule & I think he had only a few days off in 3 months time. For both the Army & civilian sectors, his skill set was far too valuable to not bend a few rules to keep him in each organization.

Response by 1SG John Highfill made Mar 30 at 2019 4:47 PM

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Smelly

Response by PO3 Thomas Sharp made Mar 30 at 2019 9:11 PM

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It sure smells like a Honey Wagon to me

Response by SGT Mary G. made Apr 2 at 2019 6:41 PM

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It those are the only details he offered, they do not add up correctly!

Response by LTC Patrick Turner made Apr 3 at 2019 3:05 AM

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Yes it does

Response by PO2 Steven Michaeli made Apr 4 at 2019 11:29 AM

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Is his name George Stein? He was an 0-5 Navy SEAL that o worked with and outed. He was on “The Wall of Shame” before it was taken down

Response by SGM Cesar Matos made Apr 4 at 2019 2:42 PM

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more like a rotten Fishy!

Response by SGM Cesar Matos made Apr 4 at 2019 2:44 PM

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wow, that's one hell of a story. stay away from PS4 war hero's

Response by MAJ Bruce Davie made Apr 12 at 2019 2:30 PM

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How well do you know him?
The medical officer corps, in the past, have put together some tremendous recruiting programs; like skill sets...dentists, specialty docs, et. al. This could be such a case.
However, You appear very suspicious. That to me is a red flag.
You could invite some banter about his ID card, etc., and produce yours for a look at his.

Response by SGT T Allen made Apr 12 at 2019 7:12 PM

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I have a PhD, and an Army recruiter told me according to the mos, you can come in at advanced ranks. When I was in the Army, I came in as an E-5. With my PhD I could re-enlist as a Major. So LTC, possibly,but not likely.

Response by SGT Charles Bartell made Apr 15 at 2019 5:00 PM

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It is possible but not probable.
Some are direct commissioned at higher ranks because of special skills and experience.
it happens more during war times, Pece time's.
You may want to ask him about O.C.S. And how if was commissioned. Then say somthing like how cool it would be to see His O.C.S. Class photo or his commissiioning paper work.
If his get butt hurt in any way about it. FOR SURE HE IS FULL OF SHIT.
I did this in the past it worked.

Response by SSgt Daniel d'Errico made Apr 16 at 2019 11:55 AM

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Did your friend post just one picture on line? Was he wearing an airborne beret and jump wings on his uniform and the airborne tab? If not I'd say he's faking it. Reservists rarely "join" the regular military units, unless they screw up .

Response by MIDN 4/C Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2019 4:30 AM

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what is her name of that friend of yours?

Response by TSgt David Holman made Apr 30 at 2019 10:30 AM

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He is full of something... it might be an insult to shit to say he is full of that. A BS in nursing, no matter how much experience you have is not going to commission you to O5. In most cases you have to have a masters to be competitive for Major in the NC

Response by COL Jeff Keane made May 2 at 2019 8:42 PM

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Yes! First there is no "S" in reserve. When joining you must be able to complete 20 years by age 60. Do the math. It approx 25 years to make LTC. THE 101ST ABN dose exist in the reserves component. Starting out with a BS in nursing and a license will get you captain rank. A little short of LTC. HOPE THIS HELPS.

Response by LTC Orlando Illi made May 4 at 2019 9:14 AM

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Since the 101st is Active Component .... DUH

Response by BG Jim Drago made May 5 at 2019 10:16 PM

2019-05-05T22:16:32-04:00

The only way I can see this being legit is him being a VERY specialized nurse with enough experience that he was brought in as an O5 in a Reserve unit. Besides that, I think he is full of it

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2019 11:03 PM

2019-05-19T23:03:15-04:00

Ma'am if it does not sound right go with your gut feeling. It does sound kind of suspicious

Response by SFC Benjamin Linduff made May 22 at 2019 4:02 PM

2019-05-22T16:02:17-04:00

101st is an active Division

Response by SPC Byron Skinner made May 24 at 2019 1:45 PM

2019-05-24T13:45:01-04:00

Sp4 Byron Skinner, Captain it smell of old dead fist. Oh wear to start. The Rank of Lt. Colonel is a very high in the Army Nurses Corp.It would be strange of not identifying the medical unit he served in first, not the Division. While there are medical units in reserve I again doubt if they would have a Lt. Colonel and I doubt if a Reserve Nurse would be assigned to a very deployable unit like the 101st. Air Assault Division. For the combat wound who net up at an eva hospital and you can over heard the Doctor yelling for blood, this guys almost out and you had an honest Surgeon a Major Moore in my cans when ask will i make it, I'll hones you have less the 50-50 but don't give up now count backwards start with 100, I got to 89 and the nest the I knew I woke up and starring in my face was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen an Army Nurse, for a moment I thought I was sent and went to heaven she said something,it destroyed the whole image, I was only in heaven for a few moments, I was back in the Army and I vomited. Until you have been there you don't know the feeling, it is far better the looking at a child for the first time.

Response by SFC Luis Serrano made May 24 at 2019 10:02 PM

2019-05-24T22:02:07-04:00

Simple, ask for his ID Card.

Response by SSG Shawn Mcfadden made Jun 2 at 2019 3:28 PM

2019-06-02T15:28:45-04:00

101st is an Active Duty Unit. Although he could be "attached" to 101st. Most if not ALL the soldiers in the Army are on AKO. Sounds to me like he is FULL OF SHIT.

Response by SGT Mustafa Stokely made Jun 3 at 2019 12:09 AM

2019-06-03T00:09:13-04:00

This "might" provide an answer? (The guy just might be telling the truth...)
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/07/25/how-officers-are-promoted-will-get-its-biggest-overhaul-in-decades-heres-what-that-means-for-the-military/

Congress is giving the officer promotion system a massive overhaul

The changes will have a far-reaching impact on military culture and change the incentives for how individual officers manage their careers.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Jun 3 at 2019 1:12 AM

2019-06-03T01:12:55-04:00

Well, nurses are in high demand and the Army sometimes lets medical professionals join at advanced ages and ranks based on their experience. The 101st Airborne sounds fishy to me - the 101st is an active duty unit and does not have reservists assigned to it.

Response by Sgt Steve Williams made Jun 6 at 2019 7:12 PM

2019-06-06T19:12:10-04:00

Sounds like his BS is in BS rather than than Nursing.

Response by Sgt Peter Schlesiona made Jun 10 at 2019 10:43 AM

2019-06-10T10:43:00-04:00

I’ll just echo Christopher Hayden. The guy’s claim is pure BS.

Response by COL Mark Schulthess made Jun 10 at 2019 11:10 AM

2019-06-10T11:10:16-04:00

PX Ranger

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2019 7:23 PM

2019-06-15T19:23:31-04:00

This post is over a year old. But I’m curious, what was the resolution to this ma’am?

Response by MSG Michael McEleney made Jun 15 at 2019 9:16 PM

2019-06-15T21:16:24-04:00

A Nurse would be assigned not to the 101st, but to a hospital or clinic. Hospitals do not fall under the 101st, but are a separate command, under the Med Corps and the Surgeon General.

Response by MSG Robert Greco made Jun 20 at 2019 6:31 PM

2019-06-20T18:31:48-04:00

The IT folks are pretty good in regards to AKO. Within two months of my retirement, my account was closed. I have no doubt they open accounts just as fast and he should be in the white pages of AKO.

You could also send what his posted to the 101st IG Office and let them address it.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2019 9:47 AM

2019-06-30T09:47:10-04:00

Yes. Like three week old Mackerel sitting out in the hot Sun, in the middle of a 6 month long drought

Response by CPL Rodney Stanfill made Aug 8 at 2019 8:49 AM

2019-08-08T08:49:50-04:00

I know a Doctor Who joined the military in 2012 he was a highly sought after and respected Dr. out of Springfield Illinois he was going through basic training at the rank of major not ever being in the military the reason for the Rankin Vance meant was because of his profession and time in the profession I could not believe that they would give someone with a bachelors degree in nursing unless they were one special person and nursing the rank of lieutenant Colonel ask him for a copy of his DD 214 that will tell you

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Aug 8 at 2019 10:31 PM

2019-08-08T22:31:03-04:00

I'm calling BS, ma'am.

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Aug 24 at 2019 2:33 PM

2019-08-24T14:33:56-04:00

Just joined? BS in Nursing? That won't get him a LTC rank.
Enlisted that could get Specialist coming in but that's the other side of things.

Response by BG Jim Drago made Aug 25 at 2019 10:39 PM

2019-08-25T22:39:45-04:00

The current uniform has been in use since 2011/12 so that isn’t a method of dating the photo. Are there reserve medical units assigned to the Divisions? Is he in the IRR? I worked with a Dept of State FO in Iraq. One day he shows up in uniform vs civilians, turns out he’s an O5 in IRR and was doing his AT for points only in country while doing his normal job. His DoS supervisor ok’ed it. Don’t rush to condemn

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2019 4:34 PM

2019-08-28T16:34:13-04:00

Actually, MEDCOM has some unique ways of doing things. I would have someone in the military look him up on Global.

Response by SGT Charles Bartell made Sep 1 at 2019 5:10 PM

2019-09-01T17:10:24-04:00

Ask him how he was commissioned, It is possible to get a direct commission at a higher rank depending on job and experience and of course needs of the ARMY.
But do sound like B.S.

Response by MAJ Lyle F. Padilla made Sep 2 at 2019 6:42 PM

2019-09-02T18:42:08-04:00

Back in the late 1980s, my brother was an internist and surgeon who had been practicing medicine for almost 30 years and was in his early 50s. His only military experience was ROTC as an undergraduate at the University of the Philippines and as an artillery forward observer in the Philippine Army Reserve while a medical student. But a USAR hospital unit where he lived in Michigan offered him a commission as a Lieutenant Colonel based solely on his medical experience. (He ended up deciding he was too old for that sh!t!)

But I don't know what the state of the USAR Medical Corps or Nurse Corps is like these days.

Response by MAJ Terry Mathews made Sep 30 at 2019 5:22 PM

2019-09-30T17:22:13-04:00

Like some of the others have said - could he make it up to O-5, yes possibly, but I don't see him coming in as an O-5. It would depend on how long he has been a nurse. I was medically retired from active duty in 2011 as a MAJ. At that time, to make LTC you needed a year as a Head Nurse and a Master's degree. I had checked that second box after I completed the Army Baylor Program, and received my MHA. H ad the Army not taken my uniform away, I would have made it in MAR 2013. Such is life.

Response by MAJ Scott Baker made Oct 10 at 2019 8:00 PM

2019-10-10T20:00:53-04:00

No one comes in as a LTC and there is no 101st Airborne in the Army Reserves.

Response by MAJ Michael Cummings made Oct 12 at 2019 10:07 PM

2019-10-12T22:07:54-04:00

Just joined and 45. A little over the cut off I believe. You do not have to have more than a BS to be a LTC. Helps but not a requirement.

Response by SGM Thomas Terebesi Sr made Oct 13 at 2019 6:22 PM

2019-10-13T18:22:21-04:00

I would ask what unit he drills with. You can then do some research. Sounds like a fake to me. Nothing worse than trying to be something your not.

Response by Lt Col Kevin Wyman made Oct 16 at 2019 3:01 PM

2019-10-16T15:01:42-04:00

With just a BSN and at the age of 45?! No Way, Maybe (and this is a stretch) Maj. But nothing higher. Sounds like attempt to at stolen valor.

Response by MSgt Mark Jennette made Oct 19 at 2019 10:05 AM

2019-10-19T10:05:23-04:00

Sounds like you're not much of a friend!

Response by CPT(P) Chad Brown made Oct 20 at 2019 5:20 PM

2019-10-20T17:20:44-04:00

101st isn't reserves... I take a little offense to that as a Boot Knocker of the 101st....

Response by SSG Shawn Mcfadden made Nov 1 at 2019 12:16 PM

2019-11-01T12:16:02-04:00

Sounds to me this person is FULL OF SHIT.

Response by Sgt Edward Smith made Nov 14 at 2019 3:04 AM

2019-11-14T03:04:59-05:00

Yeah it smells like dead fish. And if he is an old friend you should have or would have had an idea sooner. That is just opinion, I hate fake military jackasses.

Response by CH (LTC) Robert Leroe made Nov 17 at 2019 7:56 PM

2019-11-17T19:56:09-05:00

Everything about it sounds very suspect. I feel sorry for these people who feel a need to pretend to be something they're not. Can't they live with themselves? At the root must be a lot of insecurity.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2019 7:15 PM

2019-11-18T19:15:54-05:00

We really shouldn’t have to tell you that he is lying. Even with a BS he cannot join the Army, Navy, Air Force Or Marines as an O-5 LTC.

Response by CDR Tom Davy made Nov 19 at 2019 7:32 PM

2019-11-19T19:32:25-05:00

it sounds like BS, however -I'm a retired Medical Service Corps Officer - I have seen a few MD's come in as O-5/O-5 select. These are MDs with significant professional experience, not nurses. I worked in Navy Medical Department Officer selection many years ago and I can see a nurse, probably with a Master's Degree, come in as an O-4, but I never saw a non-Doc (MD/DO/DDS) come in as an O-5.

Response by CWO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2019 8:00 PM

2019-12-02T20:00:17-05:00

Well, Ma'am, he should have an (AKO?) account you could look up (MOL for me). Or (Taa Daa!) show him your Active/Reserve/Retired CAC/ID and say "Hey I'm curious, does your ID look like mine? I'd like to see if they're the same or what's different." If he doesn't have it on his person, or gives you a line about why he's not supposed to carry it because he's uber black ops, then yea, he's most likely full of shit. No, actually, in that case, he is full of shit.

Response by SSG Michael Doolittle made Dec 8 at 2019 10:23 PM

2019-12-08T22:23:24-05:00

I do not think the 101st is a reserve unit, so its very questionable

Response by SSG Ken Gilder made Dec 8 at 2019 10:40 PM

2019-12-08T22:40:04-05:00

I met Martha Raye in Vietnam. She wore the uniform of a LTC. I thought the rank was honorary, but I later learned that she actually was an LTC Army reservist, in the Nurse Corp.

Response by SSG Paul Carrier made Dec 10 at 2019 5:18 PM

2019-12-10T17:18:07-05:00

Not on AKO he is fake

Response by MSG Mark Stinson made Dec 15 at 2019 10:14 PM

2019-12-15T22:14:25-05:00

The only 101st I know of is an active duty unit and not reserves.

Response by SFC Howard Holmes made Dec 17 at 2019 4:30 PM

2019-12-17T16:30:17-05:00

There are many exceptions given to those with degrees in the medical field, such as not having to attend leadership schools, etc., especially in the reserves or national guard. Now, I know the reserves have been extremely broken since at least the mid-90;s, as Colin Powell actually talked about eliminating the reserves and moving all of the resources and unit structures to the national guard, however, I have NEVER seen anybody brought in higher than a Captain. That includes Jag Officers and Medical Doctors. I know there was a time where they were bringing RN's in as Captains, but LTC's, NEVER. I believe they are not allowed to bring somebody in at a field grade regardless of their skills, unless he was an 0-4 or above with a naval service, or Air Force. If he's wearing the puking buzzard, 101st Airborne patch, then he is completely FoS, no reserve unit wears an AD patch, and I am 99% that there is no 101st Reserve Unit.

Response by Sgt Michael Clifford made Dec 23 at 2019 3:22 PM

2019-12-23T15:22:08-05:00

I'm not familiar with Army units but I thought that the 101st was active duty Army. Does it have a reserve contingent as well?

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Jan 5 at 2020 8:44 PM

2020-01-05T20:44:46-05:00

I do not know about this Nurse, but a lot of you have never heard of IMA program where USAR officers are assigned to fill a slot in an Active Duty unit. This guy sounds funny though.

Response by LCpl Michael Cappello made Jan 5 at 2020 11:51 PM

2020-01-05T23:51:42-05:00

100% full of BULL.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Jan 6 at 2020 7:18 AM

2020-01-06T07:18:14-05:00

It's the 101st Air Assault; hasn't been designated airborne for years. 101st doesn't have a reserve element. Unlikely that a BS in nursing would warrant LTC.

Response by LTC Ralph Huber made Jan 12 at 2020 9:45 AM

2020-01-12T09:45:35-05:00

Probably BS, but as an Nurce he could come in at a higher ranch depending on is time as a professional and his medical credentials. LTC seems problematic. And Reservist can be assigned to Active Component usually as Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMA). So the story seems fishy but it is not conclusive.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2020 12:01 PM

2020-01-15T12:01:22-05:00

Sounds very fishy. If he doesn't have an ako or enterprise account then something isn't right.

Response by PFC Scott O'Connor made Jan 15 at 2020 11:50 PM

2020-01-15T23:50:37-05:00

I got out in 1989, and, to the best of my knowledge, the 101st Airborne (Air Assault ;-) ) is not a reserves unit, nor has been since WWI.

As for the medical profession getting in at an elevated officer rank, quite possible. But an RN getting a LTC? Sounds implausible to me. As a full PHD/MD, sure.

I could be wrong, though. Always apply Occam's Razor to any story.

Response by TSgt Robert Moore made Jan 19 at 2020 7:12 PM

2020-01-19T19:12:27-05:00

He's more BS than he is letting on!!!

Response by MAJ Victor Alarcon made Jan 27 at 2020 1:18 AM

2020-01-27T01:18:43-05:00

No prior service, it does not matter. There is zero Reserve unit of the 101st in medical support

Response by SSG Catherine Thomas made Jan 31 at 2020 1:33 AM

2020-01-31T01:33:29-05:00

101st Airborne is not a reserve unit. It is an active duty unity.

Response by CPT John Miller made Feb 3 at 2020 1:13 AM

2020-02-03T01:13:09-05:00

Who cares, you must have a lot of time to be chasing people. Stalk him and find out for yourself.

Response by CPL Sarah Stilwell made Feb 3 at 2020 1:16 AM

2020-02-03T01:16:29-05:00

Health care professionals can enter in advanced rank such as 0-5 if the demand is there. I had a doctor in MNDB was a surgeon centered at 06 col because he volunteered for combat service to iraq.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 11:25 PM

2020-02-07T23:25:31-05:00

He is NOT who he says he is. 101st Airborne as a reservist? I feel very confident that you're not going to find a brand new 45-year-old O-5 in the current military with only a BSN. Also, most military members would gladly tell you what unit they're in without being so vague.

Response by SSG Harry Herres made Feb 14 at 2020 8:24 PM

2020-02-14T20:24:32-05:00

Yup

Response by MAJ Alexander Kaleta made Feb 19 at 2020 11:21 AM

2020-02-19T11:21:19-05:00

The 101st is not a reserve unit!

Response by LTC Ray Morris made Feb 23 at 2020 10:23 AM

2020-02-23T10:23:18-05:00

Ma'am, the 101st Airborne is NOT a reserve unit.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2020 11:27 AM

2020-03-03T11:27:24-05:00

I think you already know the truth.

However, the WAARNG armor units have recently been assigned to an Active Duty unit and will be wearing the same unit patch. Has this been done with the 101st? I don't know. If he isn't on webmail, there is a reason. He don't exist.

Response by MSG Michael McEleney made Mar 5 at 2020 3:45 PM

2020-03-05T15:45:43-05:00

Could be an IMA assigned to 101st. With professional appointment to LTC. But they usually only do that for physicians. Very unlikely, but very slightly possible.

Response by TSgt George Austin made Mar 12 at 2020 12:16 AM

2020-03-12T00:16:18-04:00

This can and does happen. My ortho surgeon was a 68 year old O6 named curlee. Had retired and go recruited for a tour. He said he just signed, went to a short course and went to work. My guess though is that NO nurse could do this. Only a doc in high demand.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2020 2:06 PM

2020-03-14T14:06:17-04:00

BLUF: He may not be a faker.
He may be a direct commission. Many professions (i.e. lawyer, nurse, doctor etc..) can come in as O-3,4,5's depending on civilian skills and experience nd the "needs of the service." As for not being on AKO or global directory that means nothing. I know and have served with a lot of people whose names don't show up in GAL, AKO etc. I was listed as an O-2 forever even after being promoted to O-4. I would not be too quick to say he is faking. Some of us have had non-traditional career paths that may, on the face look like they are making it up but in fact is reality.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Mar 16 at 2020 8:43 AM

2020-03-16T08:43:36-04:00

Check with AMED recruiting regulations. Sounds off kilter. Nursing degree yet assigned with the 101st screaming Eagles??? Naw, you may want to clarify this with your old friend and explain to him that impersonating an officer (especially an LTC), is NOT good!!! Hoorah!!

Response by 1SG Jack Crutcher made Mar 16 at 2020 7:40 PM

2020-03-16T19:40:52-04:00

Since he is your friend ask to see his ID card

Response by LTC Gary Macnamara made Mar 18 at 2020 12:07 PM

2020-03-18T12:07:44-04:00

This is definitely a fraud.

Response by MSG David King made Mar 29 at 2020 5:33 AM

2020-03-29T05:33:55-04:00

Not possible. a 4 year nurse might get a direct commission as a 1LT but not a LTC, no way. A specialized Doctor could but that is very rare. No AKO huh? Means to me he's not been through BOLC. He might be in a unit that served the 101 while deployed but of course he couldn't have been there since he is not deployable. He's a fake.

Response by CPT William Jones made Mar 29 at 2020 11:36 PM

2020-03-29T23:36:03-04:00

well since the 101 airborne is an active duty unit all its soldiers are on active duty and are in Tennessee. so if he is not there he is just a liar plain and simple

Response by SFC Jerry McLellen made Apr 4 at 2020 9:29 AM

2020-04-04T09:29:49-04:00

I'm retired. I don't get all wrapped around the axle over people who claim they performed military service, or attained certain awards and ranks. Stolen valor as it is called is way over reacted to in my opinion. Some folks evidently need to boost their own ego. It does not affect me one way or the other. I will listen to the story, decide for myself if it is true or not, and move along on my way, hoping that they feel better about themselves.

Response by SP6 Peter Kreutzfeldt made Apr 5 at 2020 11:48 AM

2020-04-05T11:48:06-04:00

Hillary Clinton pretended to be a First Lady as well. Let it go, it's not worth it

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2020 10:18 PM

2020-04-09T22:18:42-04:00

Unless he is some nurse with a certain specialty(like surgery, trauma, er or something like that) it could be plausible the he could be a reservist assigned to the 101st as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee. But the story above is too convenient, so I am throwing the BS Flag.

Response by SP5 Ann Parris made Apr 10 at 2020 10:26 AM

2020-04-10T10:26:04-04:00

101st isn't a reserve unit. If he claims to be on active duty, then 101st would be ok, but it is not a reserve unit in and of itself.

Response by Sgt Michael Clifford made Apr 13 at 2020 11:34 AM

2020-04-13T11:34:51-04:00

Does the 102st have a reserve component?

Response by MSgt Frank Askins made Apr 15 at 2020 7:57 AM

2020-04-15T07:57:31-04:00

Cut to the chase and ask him to see his military ID card. If he's an "old" friend, he won't mind.

Response by Lt Col Gary Odle made Apr 20 at 2020 1:47 PM

2020-04-20T13:47:43-04:00

I was a staff officer as well; I was a Chaplain. As such, I went through abbreviated officer's training for Chaplains, Doctors, and Lawyers; at the time it was called Air Force Officer's Orientation Course and lasted two weeks. It is probably the quickest commissioning program the Air Force had at the time. Active duty and Reservists were in it. I was a Reservist assigned as an Individually Manned Augmentee (IMA) to an active duty unit. Since I was fresh out of seminary I only came in as a First Lieutenant. Those who were older and had more experience came in at higher ranks, but the highest I in our class was a doctor who came in as a Captain.

So ... I can see them coming in as a Reservist. At age 45 they probably got their degree when they were 22, so that gave them 23 years experience as a Nurse, so I can see them coming in at a higher rank. I assume that the Army has an IMA program equivalent for reservists so I can see them being assigned to an active duty unit.

Let's say that person's nursing expertise was in something the Army was critically short of, like maybe a Nurse Anesthesiologist or maybe a Surgical Nurse. In that case the Army might have offered a higher rank as an enticement to come in. Our youngest daughter was born in an Air Force hospital (March AFB, CA) and the doctor who delivered her came into the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel. She was from South America and English was definitely her second language, but there she was.

So, could your acquaintance actually be a Lieutenant Colonel reservist attached to an active duty unit? Yes, they could. But could they also be full of fecal excrement and not be what they claimed? That also could be true.

From what you have told us it is impossible to know for sure.

Response by CPT Jim Gallagher made Apr 21 at 2020 8:07 AM

2020-04-21T08:07:26-04:00

He seems to have more than a BS in nursing. Why don’t you call his unit one day and ask for him. Even on a non drill day there should be an admin type there.

Response by SP6 Peter Kreutzfeldt made Apr 21 at 2020 11:12 AM

2020-04-21T11:12:17-04:00

depending on the degree in nursing, medical people get promoted quite rapidly. MDs part out as Cpt and make Major within 2 years

Response by CH (COL) Tom Shepard made Apr 29 at 2020 7:17 AM

2020-04-29T07:17:42-04:00

It is possible depending on his MOS. If he has the education and experience he can be brought in at a high rank. During Desert Storm I met a physician that was brought in as a COL. (Needs of the Army.)

Response by SGT Jimmie Montgomery made May 6 at 2020 6:09 PM

2020-05-06T18:09:49-04:00

Oh yea I was stationed with the 101st Airborne/Air Assault 1984-1986 and if my memory is still good the 101st are at Ft Campbell KY

Response by CPT Michael Moyers made May 12 at 2020 7:03 PM

2020-05-12T19:03:58-04:00

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say he’s about as legitimate as Epstein’s suicide. He could be new to the Army as an O-5 IF he were a cardiothoracic surgeon; we had plenty of those at Ft Sam. As a 45 y/o with a BSN? Those first 2 letters say it all...BS

Response by SFC James (Jim) R Brown made May 12 at 2020 11:34 PM

2020-05-12T23:34:16-04:00

He has BS in nursing??? Sounds his BS is bull shit.

Response by SP5 George Smith made Jun 4 at 2020 6:53 PM

2020-06-04T18:53:28-04:00

Seems like his BS isn’t for nursing.

Response by LT Ed Skiba made Jun 11 at 2020 10:51 AM

2020-06-11T10:51:25-04:00

I think I know what the BS stands for. Just sayin'.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2020 10:18 PM

2020-06-12T22:18:08-04:00

Really doesn’t bode well for you as a CPT to be as uncertain as you are about how legit your friend is. Demoted ahead of peers.

Response by Lt Col Leo Shockley made Jun 27 at 2020 9:05 PM

2020-06-27T21:05:52-04:00

I went back on ADAF at 50. Dental Corps

Response by Lt Col George Roll made Jul 18 at 2020 9:10 PM

2020-07-18T21:10:55-04:00

Yes it does. To get a direct comission as an Ltc. One would have to be an MD. Or in some field extreemly vital to national defense. A Nursing degree with no previous notary experience would likely not merit 0-5 rank upon comissioning.
Without previous military service his age would also work against him especially for an Active Duty assignment such as the 101 Airborne Division. Ask to see his ID Card and his LES leave and earning statement.
I retired as an 0-5 with 30+ years Active Duty Service. 20 years as an Officer 10.5 Enlisted.George N Roll
Master Parachutist USAFCCT/TACP/ SPECIAL OPS.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2020 9:25 PM

2020-07-25T21:25:37-04:00

Fishy like the ocean. 101st is an AD unit, no one gets LTC right off the bat (that I'm aware of). The clincher is him not being on AKO.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2020 8:27 PM

2020-07-26T20:27:14-04:00

Only doctors and lawyers can join like that

Response by SPC Donn Sinclair made Aug 3 at 2020 7:08 AM

2020-08-03T07:08:21-04:00

I think you've answered your own question, Capt. I've been out a long time, but last time I checked, the 101st was an active duty unit. My son's active duty Army, (and is a LTC). We were talking about stolen valor and he told me, "It's not just vets trying to be something they weren't. You'd be surprised how much of it goes on in the active duty, reserve, and NG."

Response by SGT Phillip Relich made Aug 16 at 2020 9:34 PM

2020-08-16T21:34:54-04:00

Only active duty only are assigned to 101st Airborne.

Response by MSG Allan Davis made Aug 17 at 2020 7:46 PM

2020-08-17T19:46:23-04:00

Fishy?? Like a whore house in Korea? Yes yes it smells like he’s a pussy

Response by COL Carl Jensen made Aug 18 at 2020 1:42 PM

2020-08-18T13:42:10-04:00

Medical and other professions that require a higher level of education and experience may be given ranks that may coincide with their age and professional experience. You don't expect a Brain Surgeon who is 45 yrs old to be a 2nd LT? Medical personnel have a little lee way when it comes to joining at a later age. The 101 AB is a reserve unit? Sorry I don't buy that part, but it could be an active duty for training situation as a reservist filler. I've been out almost 30 years, and I have no idea how they run things anymore, because every time you look, its been changed.

Response by SSG Dennis Dawdy made Aug 19 at 2020 8:33 AM

2020-08-19T08:33:16-04:00

sounds fishy

Response by LCDR Mike Morrissey made Aug 25 at 2020 12:13 AM

2020-08-25T00:13:21-04:00

As an “old friend” you might just see if there is a framed commissioning or promotion certificate we all receive.—- If it’s worth the chance to embarrass him or to show your doubt.
Sometimes the better part of valor....

Almost anything is possible such as Major to Five Stars in short order—Eisenhower. The instant ranks are assigned with waivers as to eligibility for retirement and future promotion etc. Since officers are Commissioned and serve at the pleasure of the President (read Executive Branch) the needs of the service as determined by a Service Secretary determine who and when get the nod unless a specific law applies. Regulations reflect law but are not in and of themselves law (legislation). As to 101st AB, not my area.

Sadly there are a number of vets who claim things not true. A friend lost her husband, a retired United pilot, had been a Navy pilot and claimed to have flown Hueys in Vietnam and landed on ships at sea. He died of a disease listed under Agent Orange. Was helping her try to claim a VA surviving spouse allowance. I asked her to find his flight logbook. Sadly the record really damaged his reputation. He only piloted/crewed EC-121 Super Constellations Navy Surveillance aircraft, not even close to a Huey or even over Vietnam. The EC121 was equivalent to a huge TWA four engine airliner.

Response by CDR Tom Davy made Aug 27 at 2020 7:52 AM

2020-08-27T07:52:32-04:00

I have seen physicians come in as an O-5, it is rare. A BSN with 20 years of experience might get you to come in as an O-4. maybe.
Ask to see his CAC. However, I have seen fake CACs that are made to impress/fool civilians.

Response by LTC William Pulsipher Jr made Sep 1 at 2020 10:02 PM

2020-09-01T22:02:10-04:00

Fish is not the smell, it's the stolden identity and disrespect he has for those who have and are serving regardless of rank. Someone should report this person to stop his disrespect of our men and women who are putting their lives on the line defending our Nation and right to live free.

Response by MSG Michael McEleney made Sep 7 at 2020 1:53 AM

2020-09-07T01:53:43-04:00

Very fishy. I have heard of physicians being commissioned in that grade, never in the Nurse Corps with only a BS degree. Ask him to accompany you to the PX or Commissary. The gate guard will ask for his CAC card and bust him if he’s lying

Response by MSG David King made Sep 14 at 2020 6:11 AM

2020-09-14T06:11:51-04:00

No offence to Nurses but they are a "dime a dozen." The chances of being direct commissioned as a LTC for most Nurses is zero. If this one is a Nurse Practitioner it's possible, but not likely. It's of course possible to have been attached to the 101 and thus have a right arm patch that says "Airborne," but not likely. It's far more likely that for this guy it's Halloween every day. If he's not on AKO he is not currently serving. He's not been in long enough for a retirement either so I think you're right... it stinks.

Response by Cpl Ernest Thomas made Sep 18 at 2020 10:00 PM

2020-09-18T22:00:51-04:00

I don't know, I mean I'm a cpl capt, secret squirrel bomb loader tgat got "BLOWN UP SIR" AND that I never had to go to buds to be a seal because my masters in basket weaving got me a doctorate in sniper school with the 357th Marine Airwing as a jump Master class of 81 while scuba diving with a non rebreather out of a submarine that was parked at 22,000 feet below the surface off of the coast of N Korea last week getting me a promotion to a 7 star General so yea it's totally possible!

Response by A1C Allen Coons made Sep 21 at 2020 10:46 AM

2020-09-21T10:46:49-04:00

Geez, I wish we had Lifeguards at the Gene Pool! He's densely continent of fecal material. Yes, he is absolutely full of shit. I didn't get to serve long, but I served honorably and have my membership card to the DD-214 Club! I understand "Stolen Valor" and these other concepts brought about by the rise of these lying rectal mouthpieces: I think we need to make "Lying Dumb-Ass" a felony! If not, it should at least HURT!

Response by 1SG Rick Seekman made Sep 27 at 2020 8:51 AM

2020-09-27T08:51:05-04:00

It is possible. The Army does have recruiters (at HRC, Ft Knox) that recruit those special skills from the civillian community .
I've seen them several times come on active duty as a Captain through Colonel.
Mostly in the medical field.
The guy recruited as a Colonel was an experienced neurosurgeon.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 12 at 2020 12:16 AM

2020-10-12T00:16:04-04:00

The last Army Reserve unit attached to the 101st was the 101st Airborne Division Detachment in September 2006. In theory, he could join the reserves at 45 through an AMED recruiter but with only a bachelors in nursing, he’d likely come in as a CPT at best. He’d have to be a Neurosurgeon or some very highly specialized or critical shortage doctor to come in as a LTC. But since you can’t find him on global or AKO, he’s likely a fake.

Response by SMSgt Bob Wilson made Oct 14 at 2020 11:34 AM

2020-10-14T11:34:09-04:00

LTC is a bit much; however, the reserves have opening for which they fill based on experience, so your friend could have dumb-lucked into one of the jobs [your friend would be a Civil Service Employee during the week and a LTC on the weekend the duty is performed]. I met a E-5 who was in the Reserves and who also worked Civil Service. One day I see him and he was wearing E8 stripes [I was shocked to say the least]. He was a "Reserve Technician" and had been promoted to a Reserve slot of E-8; however, his Civil Service position was WL-3. After a number of years his Civil Service position was upgraded to reflect the military rank. So...YES, IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IN THE RESERVES.

Response by PO1 Larry Munden made Oct 18 at 2020 1:33 PM

2020-10-18T13:33:24-04:00

He not only has a BS in nursing, he has bs when he is telling you thisl.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2020 3:12 PM

2020-10-22T15:12:10-04:00

101st is an AD unit, not a Reserve component. He would also have a .mil and AKO account. Complete BS.

Response by SPC Donald Moore made Oct 24 at 2020 6:59 PM

2020-10-24T18:59:02-04:00

Take a look at this article. I think it might help: https://work.chron.com/pay-scale-army-doctors-7103.html

The Pay Scale for Army Doctors

The Pay Scale for Army Doctors. Doctors entering the U.S. Army do so at the minimum rank of second lieutenant, which carries a pay grade of O-1. As they are promoted through the ranks, new pay grades, ranging from O-2 through O-10, are assigned. Computing the salary for an Army doctor is complicated, as the number is ...

Response by CPT Carolyn Andrews made Oct 25 at 2020 12:47 PM

2020-10-25T12:47:42-04:00

My ex puts himself in other positions than what he really was a Dirt Bag SGT.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2020 3:20 PM

2020-11-04T15:20:19-05:00

Could he be an IMA attached to an AD unit? Also, I heard you can join the reserves in a medical profession with a higher rank, but as an 0-5 seems a bit high unless he is a Dr. 03-04 seems more appropriate unless he is a nurse practitioner, but still seems off.

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Nov 15 at 2020 9:37 PM

2020-11-15T21:37:08-05:00

Ask your HR Dept to look the person up in the officer active duty/reserve list.

Response by LTC Donell Kelly made Nov 18 at 2020 1:55 AM

2020-11-18T01:55:01-05:00

Nurses, Docs, Physical Therapists ALL.can be direct commissioned into the Army AMEDD. Their rank, at commissioning, depends on multiple factors; age, years of professional service, advanced degrees (MSN or PhD in Nursing &/or Public Health), published professional research, National/global academic research positions held, etc. yes, he could have been direct commissioned as an LTC.

Response by Capt Wayne Burden made Dec 18 at 2020 2:22 PM

2020-12-18T14:22:30-05:00

I could be wrong, but I think by Federal statute you have to be able to get 20 years of service in by age 55, so 35 would be the cut off date. Joining at 45 at such a high rank, even for medical people with an age waiver (unless he was a neuro-surgeon and the service was desperate for neuro-surgeons) does sound very fishy. Actually it’s a Federal offense to impersonate an officer. If he insists, ask him to produce his appointment orders.

Response by Maj Sean Barnes made Jan 8 at 2021 11:16 AM

2021-01-08T11:16:46-05:00

Not Likely. I have seen surgeons, cancer specialist and certain other specialties come in at Major and maybe LTC. Any regular doctor comes in as a Captain ... the way to verify is aske for his/her ID.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jan 8 at 2021 11:26 AM

2021-01-08T11:26:54-05:00

Fish story! To direct commission as an O5 he would have to have exceptional education and experience. Also over 39 yrs old needs age waiver. All this would take years to complete before he could be in Reserves or Active component. I base this on my daughter’s experience. She has MSN and NP with over 15 years nursing experience. Direct commission into Navy Reserve as O3. Took almost a year to get through application process.

Response by Wayne Soares made Jan 11 at 2021 6:31 PM

2021-01-11T18:31:08-05:00

Loser, plain and simple

Response by CPT Carey Mitchell made Jan 13 at 2021 12:19 PM

2021-01-13T12:19:57-05:00

Sounds like his BS degree is BS also.

I called 101st Airborne division HQ. SGT I spoke with said they have no reserve component.

Make him show an ID card or orders to reserve duty.

Response by SPC July Macias made Jan 16 at 2021 12:52 PM

2021-01-16T12:52:30-05:00

I absolutely hate stolen valor. This includes veterans claiming to be a rank or MOS they've never held. If you wanna be an officer or NCO; join and work to get promoted. If you wanna be a SEAL, go join them. Same with Rangers and SF.

Response by SPC Robert Bobo made Jan 23 at 2021 4:50 PM

2021-01-23T16:50:50-05:00

Sounds suspect, shouldn't be hard to verify unfortunately thier are dishonest people running around pretending to something thier not, it happens in the civilian world as well, I uncovered a person running for political office claiming to be a retired undersheriff ,2nd highest ranking person in sheriffs department, he had fake credentials etc., turned out he retired from county as a dog catcher/animal control officer, info was released and he was never seen again

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2021 7:19 PM

2021-01-23T19:19:54-05:00

If the guy is legit, he'd have an ID card...

Response by SPC Kenneth James made Feb 19 at 2021 10:38 PM

2021-02-19T22:38:35-05:00

All I can say ma'am is I spent so much time in the back of the breakfast, lunch, and dinner line in basic training because I struggled with getting the officers flash cards so send him to me I can tell you if he is the real thing lol just saying

Response by SPC Kenneth James made Feb 19 at 2021 10:43 PM

2021-02-19T22:43:21-05:00

For real ma'am I was at Ft Campbell ky 101st for my whole 6 years even when we left to go to Honduras and I honestly don't remember it ever being reserve unit and I did know my way around that post

Response by CSM Tim Bebus made Feb 20 at 2021 8:35 PM

2021-02-20T20:35:43-05:00

Not only fishy it's absolutely not possible! Cmon CPT

Response by Sgt Francis Santa-Teresa made Mar 6 at 2021 8:41 AM

2021-03-06T08:41:03-05:00

I would approach the guy with my military ID in hand and say "I hate my pic in this...do you mind if I can compare yours with mine just to see if they did a better job???"

Response by SP6 Peter Kreutzfeldt made Mar 20 at 2021 7:10 PM

2021-03-20T19:10:16-04:00

I have met many of them. First SEAL team consisted of around 25 or so fellows, not sure, thus far I met over 800 of them

Response by CMSgt Donald ONeill made Mar 25 at 2021 7:34 PM

2021-03-25T19:34:45-04:00

You just don't join the Army reserves and become LtCol . Be careful one lie leads to more lies .

Response by Sgt William Pilgrim Jr. made Mar 26 at 2021 6:30 PM

2021-03-26T18:30:37-04:00

Very Fishy , I would ask him where did do basic at and when he join the service and what was his platoon number was.. If he can't answer any ,he's a fraud and Poser..

Response by SPC Jeff Jones made Apr 8 at 2021 9:52 PM

2021-04-08T21:52:19-04:00

If his story was any fishier it'd be in an aquarium.

Response by SPC Laura Mitchell made Apr 24 at 2021 7:38 AM

2021-04-24T07:38:22-04:00

Well, the Nurse Corps WILL take you up to 55 years old. I’d get a letter from them (Army and Navy mostly) about once a year (I’m over 55 now). AND if he has an MSN + roughly 15 years of experience, a direct commission to LTC is possible (they won’t start him as a Butter Bar). And it’s POSSIBLE he’s in a medical unit attached to the 82nd. So, the whole scenario is possible. Ask him (DON’T Prompt him) what the Post Hospital is called (Womack Army Hospital) or what unit he’s with. 44th Med Brigade is made up of: 28th Combat Support Hospital, 248th Medical Detachment, Veterinary Service Support, 257th Dental Company (Area Support), 261st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 1st Area Medical Laboratory, 14th Combat Support Hospital and the 53rd Hospital Center. All this is on the website. Good luck. Keep us posted.

https://home.army.mil/bragg/index.php/units-tenants/xviii-airborne-co/44th-medical-brigade

44th-medical-brigade

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Apr 24 at 2021 9:26 AM

2021-04-24T09:26:20-04:00

45 seems old to be joining.nsounds like a bunch of bull. You are an officer, you should know better

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 24 at 2021 8:42 PM

2021-04-24T20:42:29-04:00

I would bet my left nut he is lying. The only people I know who come in at that rank are the physcians who have a specialty. I have never heard of 101st Reserve Units. He is full of shit.

Response by CPL Chris Palmberg made Apr 26 at 2021 9:18 AM

2021-04-26T09:18:41-04:00

Army Reserve standards for medical personnel work a little differently. You get constructive credit for time spent civilian side in the various clinical specialties.
It doesn't impact your credit towards TIS or retirement, but it also allows a nurse whose spent a decade working in an OR from being subordinate to an RN who's spent the last 2 years working a medication cart on night shift at the local nursing home while drilling one weekend a month.
While I'm uncertain of the conversion rate, I'm also fairly certain there's wiggle room for specific certifications and experience. At 45, it's feasible your friend has held a license as an RN for 22-23 years. Throw in real world career in a critical specialty... say as an ER nurse in a Level I Trauma Center or as an OR nurse in a cardiothoracic surgical center, along with the professional development accreditations considered standard for that field of practice, and its feasible the USAR saw fit to commission them at a field grade rank. A long time ago, the Chief of Nursing at the Hospital Unit (Surgical) was an O-5, and I BELIEVE she'd been commissioned as such specifically to stand up the unit.

Response by MSgt James "Buck" Buchanan made Apr 26 at 2021 5:36 PM

2021-04-26T17:36:18-04:00

"walks like a duck..."

Response by SGT Harald Hendrichsen made Apr 28 at 2021 4:30 PM

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Response by Maj Dale Smith made Apr 28 at 2021 10:35 PM

2021-04-28T22:35:28-04:00

Perhaps the "BS" in nursing had an affect on his self evaluation of what he did in the Army.

Response by SGT Greg Gold made May 14 at 2021 4:27 PM

2021-05-14T16:27:21-04:00

I've known several MD's and lawers that direct comissioned as 04's and 05's, but that was with serious special time and advanced degrees. Your friend does not appear to be one of those fortunate ones.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Jul 10 at 2021 5:48 PM

2021-07-10T17:48:49-04:00

if it looks like a fish, smells like a fish...well you know...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2021 2:06 PM

2021-07-16T14:06:08-04:00

This just popped up on my feed. Do you have an update since it is now 3 years later? Of course this is fishy as the 101st is an active duty unit, so it is possible that he joined the reserves and then got called to active duty, particularly in a Med Services field, but he should appear somewhere in AKO or the Enterprise system. When I left active duty, AKO hadn't been implemented. When I joined the Reserves, years later, I had an active AKO ID and a CAC within a few days of getting the paperwork settled and getting enrolled in DEERS. Another question that comes to mind is what prior service did he have? I assume you would know of that. You don't just get commissioned as a LTC. A good friend of mine was in the Reserves, Medical Services Corps. He was a Captain at the time he received his BS in nursing. He tried to join the Nurses Corps and was told he would have to resign his current commission as a Captain and start again as a 2LT in the Nurses Corps...of course he didn't do this.

Response by SPC Donn Sinclair made Jul 17 at 2021 7:19 AM

2021-07-17T07:19:54-04:00

??? I doubt even a brain surgeon would be given the rank of LTC right off the street with no prior service. Due respect to you and your friend, what with as many poseurs as there are walking around these days, I'd have to see more than just a picture.

Response by LtCol Bruce Janis made Jul 18 at 2021 10:57 AM

2021-07-18T10:57:40-04:00

I was teaching Officer Advanced classes and had a Major in my class who had been on active during WW2 (this was in the 80s), got his doctorate in psychology and 40 years later joined the USAR. Nice guy and didn’t have to be there, just wanted to learn more. Was scheduled to pick up LTC in 2 years

Response by SPC Steven Nihipali made Jul 27 at 2021 4:16 PM

2021-07-27T16:16:52-04:00

Ako is still being used? Holy shit!

Response by SFC Jeffrey Port made Sep 8 at 2021 12:44 PM

2021-09-08T12:44:15-04:00

I know of people that volunteered to serve with specialties, two started out as a SSG and one as a Major in medical field as a surgeon.

Response by SFC James (JD) Flemal made Sep 19 at 2021 8:52 PM

2021-09-19T20:52:30-04:00

I was a Health Care Recruiter. It is totally possible for a Medical professional to come in as anything from a 2LT to an Col. I brought a Doctor in as an LTC BUT he had prior service, had a doctorate in medicine and tons of experience. A nurse with a BS as an LTC, highly unlikely but possible as maybe a Nurse Practitioner with tons of experience. Tricky one here, all determined by education and experience. Without further information, I would say Red Flag.

Response by PO3 Kathy Getchey made Sep 20 at 2021 11:39 AM

2021-09-20T11:39:51-04:00

You said he has a BS in nursing. Is that Bachelor of Science, or the other BS?

Response by SSG Brian MacBain made Sep 26 at 2021 5:49 PM

2021-09-26T17:49:19-04:00

There are many unit's in the 101st ABN Division that makes up the 101st. As others had stated, he is blowing smoke up your butt.

Response by LTC Ray Buenteo made May 9 at 2022 8:44 AM

2022-05-09T08:44:23-04:00

So what. There are men posing as women in the army and that seems to be just fine.