Roger Smith 6555444 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2020-12-06T00:08:23-05:00 Roger Smith 6555444

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2020-12-06T00:08:23-05:00 2020-12-06T00:08:23-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 6555446

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Wait till you take Small Pox, and Anthrax. <br /><br />CV19 is the least of your worries.

2020-12-06T00:12:23-05:00 2020-12-06T00:12:23-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 6555480

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We don&#39;t know yet. I&#39;m sure we will be told of it is.

2020-12-06T00:53:14-05:00 2020-12-06T00:53:14-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 6555493

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tin Foil hat theories say we already have been given the shot. <br /><br />Last year there was a very strange push that all us USAR soldiers get flu shots on time. My point being in my 10 years yea we always got shots, but never before were Full COL&#39;s pushing down counseling statements making sure everyone in their command got them all the way to the E1&#39;s.

2020-12-06T01:03:05-05:00 2020-12-06T01:03:05-05:00 1LT Private RallyPoint Member 6555501

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It hasn’t been officially said to my knowledge but yes.

2020-12-06T01:36:15-05:00 2020-12-06T01:36:15-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 6555520

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Does it really matter? Considering all the other vaccinations you will receive when coming in, does it really matter?

2020-12-06T02:22:38-05:00 2020-12-06T02:22:38-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6556121

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What is the penalty for refusing to take a rushed experimental vaccine for an illness with a 99% survival rate?

2020-12-06T08:22:29-05:00 2020-12-06T08:22:29-05:00 CPT Lawrence Cable 6556571

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh, hell yes it will be mandatory. They were still giving Gamma Globulin shots for Cholera when I was still active. Your arm felt like it was going to fall off with that one.

2020-12-06T11:26:09-05:00 2020-12-06T11:26:09-05:00 SSgt Christophe Murphy 6556656

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Eventually it will be mandatory just like the others on the massive list of vaccinations Military members get. Military folks get a large amount of vaccinations already and if that is an issue for you that may be something to think on. But considering nothing has been released or initiated outside of testing I wouldn&#39;t put the cart in front of the horse just yet in regards to COVID. But eventually we will have a vaccine and eventually it will be mandatory for Military.

2020-12-06T12:03:48-05:00 2020-12-06T12:03:48-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 6557149

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you&#39;re in a location that has a risk for a disease and there&#39;s a vaccine for it, you&#39;ll receive it. From Japanese encephalitis, to H1N1, to Anthrax, Rabies, and Yellow Fever - you&#39;ll be vaccinated against whatever threat is in your area.

2020-12-06T16:05:55-05:00 2020-12-06T16:05:55-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 6557183

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only thing I&#39;ve seen is that the first people who are going to get the vaccine in the military will be: &quot;Health care workers and emergency and safety personnel will likely be the first servicemembers to receive the vaccine since they are most likely to come in contact with the infected.&quot; So that&#39;s who gets it first since they&#39;re more likely to be interacting with covid patients. Then they&#39;ll filter on down the ranks after that. Everyone is going to get it eventually sounds like.

2020-12-06T16:33:12-05:00 2020-12-06T16:33:12-05:00 SGT Herbert Bollum 6557414

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When they say get shots you get them. They might not even tell you what you are getting, depends on the person doing it.

2020-12-06T18:36:40-05:00 2020-12-06T18:36:40-05:00 Cpl Vic Burk 6557496

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally I think it should be optional. It is untested and I am not willing to be a guinea pig. After it has been out a few years we will see what the outcome it. The way I see it is, if I die from COVID it was my time to go.

2020-12-06T19:06:00-05:00 2020-12-06T19:06:00-05:00 SSG Shawn Mcfadden 6558369

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So far, no. However, I feel it should be.

2020-12-07T06:15:14-05:00 2020-12-07T06:15:14-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 6559008

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1770572" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1770572-roger-smith">Roger Smith</a> ... The plan is not finalized for the distribution schedule (just what I&#39;ve gathered with online research- no inside info). But I&#39;ve learned is that Medical Professionals/First Responders will be immunized first (along with military medical personnel) along with those who are most at risk (those in long term care facilities- elderly population over 65 with co-morbidities).<br /><br />Not sure on when the rest of the active military/reserves will have to be immunized, this is TBD. I would think that it would be 2nd or 3rd QTR of the calendar year 2021 as more supplies of the vaccine becomes available.

2020-12-07T10:15:26-05:00 2020-12-07T10:15:26-05:00 LtCol Robert Quinter 6559795

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There has been no listing that contains the military that I have seen, but I would bet money you will. The reason you get immunizations is to ensure you are capable of performing your duties and your unit is not deadlined because their personnel strength is inadequate. Covid is world wide so if you need the immunization to ensure you can be deployed and you do not represent a hazard to the rest of your unit.<br />I&#39;ve read opinions in this thread that it is experimental, once the FDA approves it, it is no longer experimental unless the FDA classifies it as such.

2020-12-07T15:07:39-05:00 2020-12-07T15:07:39-05:00 GySgt Kenneth Pepper 6562641

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would bet every dollar in my 401K it will be mandatory for military.

2020-12-08T12:29:53-05:00 2020-12-08T12:29:53-05:00 SSG Omar Ruiz-Canales 6580609

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>lol.. in the military you are subjected to take anything required by the government.. maybe you&#39;ll get the option of nasal spray..lol

2020-12-14T23:11:37-05:00 2020-12-14T23:11:37-05:00 LTJG Private RallyPoint Member 6587093

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They cannot make it mandatory currently since it’s only authorized in the emergency FDA setting. If it’s fully authorized, it will probably be mandatory unless there is proven allergy issues (similar to the annual flu shot).

2020-12-17T09:22:01-05:00 2020-12-17T09:22:01-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6587384

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It’s not mandatory...yet

2020-12-17T11:27:42-05:00 2020-12-17T11:27:42-05:00 TSgt Philip Sales 6587593

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m sure it will be. I&#39;m surprised they weren&#39;t part of the pre-test

2020-12-17T12:56:26-05:00 2020-12-17T12:56:26-05:00 TSgt George Austin 6587619

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Of course it will be mandatory. I was part of the experimental Anthrax vaccine program. I watched so many get sick, and extremely ill. All for money. Officers were allowed to resign on the spot while enlisted got read charges for disobeying a lawful order.

2020-12-17T13:10:42-05:00 2020-12-17T13:10:42-05:00 TSgt Robert Wayne 6587814

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The flu shot has always been mandatory I don&#39;t see why the covid shot would not be mandatory.

2020-12-17T14:18:35-05:00 2020-12-17T14:18:35-05:00 SFC Edwin Alices 6587896

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In Germany it is voluntary for SM and DoD civilians

2020-12-17T14:50:10-05:00 2020-12-17T14:50:10-05:00 LTC George Eaton 6588848

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No it is not so long as it has emergency approval from FDA. After it is fully approved, it will, I expect, be mandatory.

2020-12-17T21:44:33-05:00 2020-12-17T21:44:33-05:00 SFC Casey O'Mally 6588969

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If the military decides you need a shot, you get the shot. It will not be optional.

2020-12-17T22:34:31-05:00 2020-12-17T22:34:31-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6589287

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It’s pretty funny how one believes they have ‘options’. The options are attitude of orders.<br />Currently I‘m getting inquires about refusals due to religious affiliation. Hard eye roll. Especially when the IMR has long history of sporadic compliance of medical readiness.<br />If you’re concerned - learn regulations, policies, DODi; make an appointment with CG to express how ETP is appropriate for you.<br />Or doctor a .pdf stating you already received it.<br />I just *love* looking up to verify Lot#. <br /><br />As a medical admin I just shake my head with the stuff I get to process. Nostalgic of how I was raised (by a Vietnam MP/DS vet); no one is forcing a volunteer career and the standards on y’all. <br />I understand how *good* it feels safe about expressing opinions. I’m doing it now.<br /><br />But I find it funny those who don’t take care of themselves- suffer little but the others around them; greater. Medically, physically, professionally, financially. Curious.

2020-12-18T01:31:22-05:00 2020-12-18T01:31:22-05:00 LCpl Cody Collins 6589331

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I hope employers don’t make it mandatory! I can see the court battles and law suits now. Employers are not medical professional and according to HIPPA. Me as an individual have rights to the privacy of my medical information. When I was growing up, it wasn’t mandatory to get vaccinated for small pox, T. B. Anthrax or even V.D. H1N1. This particular virus is based more on political affiliation and fear factors. I remember all the news reports on the ( Swine Flu ) don’t eat the chicken ! Then ( Mad Cow ) disease. Watching news footage of cows supposedly going nuts from eating corn feed mixed with birds dung, Give me a break! Besides all that if the employers make this a mandatory issue for employment and just one employee that took the vaccination shot and still spread the virus. And it can be proven, that employer will be litigated into the poor house. And don’t sign any waivers absolving the employer from litigation . So far from never contracted COVID-19 , I’m not a carrier or any of the aforementioned way to spread this anti- Trump virus. I never had the disease , so I don’t need the shot.

2020-12-18T03:14:08-05:00 2020-12-18T03:14:08-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 6589985

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccine will be voluntary, since it is being used under an Emergency Use Agreement (EUA). Unless POTUS signs a waiver no one can be directed to take the vaccine, only encouraged. The current priorities for Militray are front line Healthcare Workers (ICU/ER), critical support staff, and Emergency Services (Police and Fire Dept.). The main force can expect to see the vaccine as early as Feb-Mar 2021. The efficacy of both vaccines is very high (90-94%) when compared to the Flu Vaccine (50%). They used new but ok’d science, the mRNA which is not COVID but tricks the body into thinking it has COVId so it can build immunity. You won’t get sick but will feel some minor symptoms for three days following the shot. I hope this helps.

2020-12-18T08:04:49-05:00 2020-12-18T08:04:49-05:00 Sgt Arthur Bustamante 6591341

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t think anyone other than the powers that be (politicians) know. We just need to wait, listen or read our emails or news bulletins. But thanks for your concern.<br /><br />Another US veteran

2020-12-18T18:25:00-05:00 2020-12-18T18:25:00-05:00 Sgt Arthur Bustamante 6591379

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why sweat over whether Covid19 vaccine is mandatory or not? As a military man or has been, you don&#39;t question your superiors. Now, when you&#39;re out: sweat it out all you want. As for me, anytime and everytime there&#39;s vaccine available for veterans, I take &#39;em. Heck, you gave up your life once when you served (or was forced by draft), why question it now? The VA will always protect those that protected, and even those that were forced (drafted) to protect the US during, before and after any given war that threatened US values of life and property. Hear me?

2020-12-18T18:38:03-05:00 2020-12-18T18:38:03-05:00 SMSgt Bob Wilson 6592033

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What do you think? Roll up your sleeve.

2020-12-19T01:08:16-05:00 2020-12-19T01:08:16-05:00 PO2 Ed Taylor 6593030

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to the V the first first doses will be gave to the vets in rest, assisted living and then to medical personnel. then it will go yo the vets as notified by their va team.<br />As for active of course you will really have no choice. You are given medications and shots as needed to allow you to keep your mission whatever it is and complete your assigned duties.and it can also depend on where you are or will be. That was way back when in the sixties.<br />ED TAYLOR PO2/SGT TNG NCO ARNG

2020-12-19T13:04:24-05:00 2020-12-19T13:04:24-05:00 SFC Chuck Martinez 6593686

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The last I heard, for now, US troops won&#39;t be required to get the vaccine. The DOD have said that inoculations will remain voluntary once the FDA give the OK. I know that during Desert Strom, all were required to take the anthrax vaccine!! I wonder what was the change of heart???

2020-12-19T19:52:43-05:00 2020-12-19T19:52:43-05:00 PVT William Murphy 6605857

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don&#39;t know if it&#39;s mandatory for active duty, but it is going to be available for veterans. You can sign up on the VA website and learn more.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82728/va-begin-covid-19-vaccinations-128-additional-sites/">https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82728/va-begin-covid-19-vaccinations-128-additional-sites/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/588/630/qrc/NEWS-RELEASE-4.jpg?1608843076"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82728/va-begin-covid-19-vaccinations-128-additional-sites/">VA to begin COVID-19 vaccinations at 128 additional sites - VAntage Point</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will begin COVID-19 vaccinations this week at 128 additional sites using the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2020-12-24T15:50:32-05:00 2020-12-24T15:50:32-05:00 1SG Alexis Ruiz 6622042

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ha,ha,ha, this is real. Are you stupid, dumb or what??

2020-12-31T22:27:26-05:00 2020-12-31T22:27:26-05:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 6622739

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At this time COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory. Army is currently conducting a survey on who wants the vaccination, who is considering it, who will discuss with their doctor, etc. That could change, or perhaps it won&#39;t, I think a lot of it will come down to the commander and how the commander feels about the vaccination.

2021-01-01T07:54:11-05:00 2021-01-01T07:54:11-05:00 SSG R R 6631100

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>*laugh in DD214*<br /><br /><br />Most likely... the Smallpox, Anthrax, and several other vaccinations are or have been mandatory at some point or are still. This is just one more to the list.

2021-01-04T11:16:12-05:00 2021-01-04T11:16:12-05:00 SGT Robert Martin 6657808

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When was the last time you were asked if it was okay to give you a vaccine?? Well by a milliary doc anyways. just be happy it&#39;s been approved by the fda before they gave it to you......as far as you know

2021-01-13T15:55:04-05:00 2021-01-13T15:55:04-05:00 PVT Anthony Warf 6680915

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The plaque series ws nice also.

2021-01-21T18:49:25-05:00 2021-01-21T18:49:25-05:00 SSG Branyn Burkhart 6696604

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If it’s going to mandatory, they’ll let you know.

2021-01-27T08:04:46-05:00 2021-01-27T08:04:46-05:00 SSgt Kelly D. 6697908

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would expect it to be eventually. My Navy son is sitting on the Nimitz and after looking at 4 metal walls all these long months he has volunteered for the vaccine hoping it might allow him to get leave sooner. I advised him not to get it as I believe it was rolled out too fast but he definitely has a mind of his own, lol. Praying he doesn&#39;t come home a zombie ;-)

2021-01-27T16:21:01-05:00 2021-01-27T16:21:01-05:00 PO1 Private RallyPoint Member 6764830

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well the last I heard it was still voluntary but they seem to be moving towards coercion and then the next step after that they will make it mandatory.

2021-02-21T09:50:15-05:00 2021-02-21T09:50:15-05:00 Cpl Thomas Wiklanski 6770908

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Any vaccine issued under an &quot;emergency use authorization&quot; is &quot;experimental&quot; and CANNOT be mandated. Once a vaccine is fully approved, it can be mandated. The covid vaccines are still &quot;experimental&quot;...

2021-02-23T17:43:40-05:00 2021-02-23T17:43:40-05:00 2020-12-06T00:08:23-05:00