Explain the process of how to switch an MOS, I'm currently 11B and want to switch into 68W and go for a Flight Medic position?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:43:09 -0400

Response by MSG Pedro Soto made Jul 16 at 2020 12:02 PM

MSG Pedro Soto — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:02:31 -0400

Pvt. Tran,
The first thing you want to do will be to do some research to see what the new mos requirement are, if you do qualify, then reenlist for it next time. If you don't have the requirements, start taking classes, most of the time a 2 year degree will get you ahead of the pack. Some mos schools are real hard, doing some homework and preparing yourself will be beneficial.
Good Luck

Response by 1SG Dennis Hicks made Jul 16 at 2020 12:28 PM

1SG Dennis Hicks — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:28:51 -0400

According to your other post you are not in Yet and have not shipped

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2020 12:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:32:28 -0400

Since you are currently (as you stated in a previous post/question) 1 year away from shipping out to Basic Training, you can always talk with your Recruiter to see if you can switch. You would also need to find out if your current unit has open slots for Medic. You will also need to find out if you qualify for Medic. This is all if you want to try and switch prior to Basic Training.

Now, if you are wanting to know AFTER you get MOS qualified for 11B, then you would need to talk with your Command and Retention to see what your options are. You will not be able to go straight into Flight Medic slots. There are requirement you HAVE to meet before being accepted into the Flight Medic program. The first is that you have to have served as a medic for at least a year.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2020 1:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:13:26 -0400

You are not an 11B yet, you are just slotted for it. Not trying to sound harsh but some will get very upset if you say that to them. On to your question about flight medic, good luck! Most National Guard MEDEVAC units require you to interview for the position and only after you have been a 68w for a year. Remember they are going to invest into about a year + worth of schooling on you and they want to protect their investment.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2020 1:20 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:20:28 -0400

Or you could go talk to your unit career counselor.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jul 16 at 2020 5:14 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:14:10 -0400

Just so you know the 68W program is tougher acedemically. Not at all equivalent to 11B or 11C which are repetition based training programs. 68W is like training to be an EMT you have to take notes and study for tests. A lot of drop outs that try 68W thinking it would be a repetitive type program. It's not, it is sink or swim.