How are field Artillery units for medics?

2018-05-17T01:48:06-04:00

I'm going to 1-37 FAR in fort Lewis in 4 months. I'm currently a medic with the MPs in Korea. How is it for medics? Or just in general

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2018 8:52 AM

2018-05-17T08:52:53-04:00

In a field artillery battalion, you’ll find yourself performing duties much like those you currently have in the MP world.
Sick call, CLS classes, etc.
When in the field, there are generally two medics assigned per battery (one per platoon).

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2018 2:16 PM

2018-05-17T14:16:19-04:00

Lots of blisters, burns and laceration. You live in 5he field.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made May 17 at 2018 3:50 PM

2018-05-17T15:50:59-04:00

There are 10 medics on RP who were in the 1-37 including three current ones. I'd reach of to some of them and/or post this question directly on the unit page (you can search of any unit page in the search bar).
https://www.rallypoint.com/units/1-37-fa-1st-battalion-37th-field-artillery-regiment-joint-base-lewis-mcchord-jblm-wa/followers

1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment | RallyPoint

1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made May 18 at 2018 5:47 PM

2018-05-18T17:47:30-04:00

You will get a decent amount of exposure to hand injuries, back injuries, heat injuries,

Response by PFC Rodger Williams made May 31 at 2018 6:15 PM

2018-05-31T18:15:09-04:00

Its awesome being on a self propelled howitzer, there is nothing like feeling that thump in your chest when that lanyard is pulled, and being stationed at Ft.lewis myself it's a great place to be

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Jun 13 at 2018 3:14 PM

2018-06-13T15:14:04-04:00

We always treated our medics with respect and even though there weren't a lot of injuries in our Artillery unit. Our guns were towed and so the trails caught a few off guard and caused injuries but they were there to take care of us so we took care of them.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Oct 26 at 2018 7:52 AM

2018-10-26T07:52:56-04:00

I served in 1=37 FA back in the day when we were 1AD now they are 2*ID I think, I was told that was one of the prime units to serve in at Fort Lewis, Lewis over all is great assignment. Get to the mountains and see it all, you only get once chance if your lucky to make it to Lewis.