Can anyone tell me what the 704th BSB, 2nd IBCT is about (Fort Carson)?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:28:48 -0400

So I have been an hospital medic for the last 3 years, and have never been a line medic. I'm hoping this will be my chance to head out with an infantry unit, and use my field trauma skills. Please let me know any info on this type of unit.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2017 6:30 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:30:12 -0400

Not sure about this unit, but I can tell you that being a line medic is truly much better than being a hospital medic. At least, IMHO, anyway.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2017 7:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:05:11 -0400

Well you're going to a BSB which isn't exactly the line. I would tell you now to keep your head up and be resilient towards whatever is thrown your way. BSBs can be emotionally exhausting.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 13 at 2017 10:33 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 22:33:20 -0400

704th's Commander I believe is still LTC Carl Mason, although he should be short final by now if he's still there. He is a pretty squared away guy. 704th is the BSB for the infantry BCT. Lots of light Infantry problems to solve. The C Co is like any other C Co in a BSB. 40 patient hold. Ambulance Platoon etc. hugs, drugs, and specs. they are light so it is FLAs not tracks or Strykers. Biggest issue in the Brigade is movement just because of their mission and MTOE.

Response by SSG Darrell Peters made Apr 22 at 2017 1:49 PM

SSG Darrell Peters — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:49:36 -0400

It is a sad reality that once you are assigned to a Infantry Unit as a line medic. You will spend more time in the Motor pool changing the Oil than you would starting an I.V. I know been there. One thing having field trauma skills is one thing. Hope and pray you never have to use them. For career progression You should consider the Army Flight Medic Program. The information I have read and please make your own inquiries show that Candidates in the Flight Medic program now go through Paramedic Training.
Most of the Line medics are E4 a few E5 yes. but once E5 they are looking to get off the line and do other stuff. Clinic NCO, etc. or reclass in a different Medical MOS. Some enjoyed the Line and simply transitioned over to CASH Units and Forward Surgical Teams. When I was in the Field being a Line medic was okay. In Garrison it sucked. I learned a lot when I was in a MASH unit always ask if I do this will it help my career down the road?