How can I find out the number spots available for DC 70B for the AMEDD Board?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:24:16 -0400

I am currently enlisted in the Army and I'm driving myself crazy over thinking. I've read in a few discussion boards that there are limited spots available after the first board in OCT and for the best results I should have applied then. I didn't apply for 70B then because no active duty spots were open and I wanted to be a 72D. After sending my packet up in Feb for 72D it got sent back with a comment "No AD spots available". Two weeks later a 70B AD spot opened up and I was asked if I wanted to submit my packet for this AOC. Of course I said yes immediately and I'm happy I did because the next day the submission window closed. I've made it through two CV reviews and my packet is currently going through the last BN one this week. The board meets in April and it would the third board all AMED for the FY18. What are my chances of getting selected?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 2:37 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:37:59 -0400

My AMEDD recruiter was my best friend when I was working through that process, especially since the numbers and opportunities change month to month and year to year. Good luck!

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Mar 20 at 2018 3:46 PM

CPT Enrique M. — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:46:54 -0400

I haven't seen a place in HRC to see the number of slots open for 70B's... I think only the recruiters know the mission of manpower numbers they need for each specific AOC for both AD/Reserves. As april mentioned it , be very close to your recruiter. They can make it or break it for you. My recruiter did an awesome job and I am in the military because of him and others.

What I am surprised they haven't pushed you through with a 72D , that AOC is very limited and when it comes to a cv review they are harsh! , plus they are in demand because its a tough field.

I will tell you perseverance is key, if you don't get selected by any reason , keep trying!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 3:58 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:58:57 -0400

As others have mentioned, the RIGHT recruiter is your best friend. I just finished the process and wanted to pull every hair out of my head every step of the way. It will be worth it, stick it thru!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 4:27 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:27:30 -0400

I think I’m almost to that point. I want this so badly

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 5:14 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:14:48 -0400

Just put forward the best packet you can. Don’t work about how many slots are available. You can’t predict that as the numbers always change. When I was picked up for cyber there was either one slot or just one person in my grade was qualified. Work on the things you can control.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2018 10:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:37:06 -0400

I was going through this same process for the April board as well until I got some bad news about my GPA today( 27 April 2018 ). CV was approved but I’m not sure what happened. Best of luck to you!!!

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Mar 29 at 2018 5:15 AM

SFC A.M. Drake — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 05:15:29 -0400

Your packet will be submitted up and looked at along with everyone that has applied in the country. Without knowing what your GPA was or if you were ever active active before, it’s kinda of hard to gauge..as I or my other counterparts do not know what your competitors have in their records. We just put up the best qualified applicants we can find and the selection process determines who gets selected. Hopes this helps.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2018 2:26 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 02:26:47 -0400

I recently found out about this April board and was unable to submit in time. Do you know how many AC boards they have each year, or was it kind of a spur of the moment thing?