Does anyone have advice on how to request additional funding for training/schools (e.g. EFMB, Air Assault, GAFPB) in a Medical Support Unit?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:26:17 -0500

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2018 8:06 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 20:06:05 -0500

This is basic but I'm hoping someone can build on it:
Is there anything within the MTOE or sister units' to justify the need?
Is there any way to trade some logistic trades for support from other units with the resources?

Response by CW3 Jeff Held made Feb 13 at 2018 9:53 PM

CW3 Jeff Held — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:53:50 -0500

Schools NCO can run it up through BDE to Division - or even Corps.

However, your unit would need to justify the need for the schooling. If you are PCSing you might be able to go enroute if you have a ultra cool career manager. Sometimes they can scrounge up the funds but, again, they would need to justify the expense.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Feb 13 at 2018 10:42 PM

LTC John Griscom — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:42:47 -0500

Depends on level of interest within the unit and support at the various command levels; sometimes location. GAFPB should have some level of German military support.
When I got my EFMB, we had off-duty classes to prepare for the test with graders and equipment from various units. Study material was also provided with minimal expense.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 14 at 2018 10:10 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:10:02 -0500

You will have to show the value of the training to the unit, in a budget request.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Feb 15 at 2018 8:11 AM

LTC John Griscom — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:11:58 -0500

Don't know if you have seen this website.
http://semo.edu/pdf/showmegold-GAFPB-event-guide.pdf
Not the most recent info, but apparently several ROTC programs have the testing done annually.
Good luck with your program.
May require getting TDY or taking leave to participate. Mississippi State also has a $35.00 fee.

showmegold-GAFPB-event-guide.pdf

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2018 4:01 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 04:01:00 -0500

Speak to your Commander. There is money for everyone to train but the senior leaders have to have the will and VALUE training medical people in those areas which unfortunately is often not the case in a cost constrained environment.