How can I transition from active duty enlisted to the Reserves and pursue a commission?

2020-05-23T14:08:43-04:00

Active duty soldier here. Finishing up my BS in Healthcare Administration and coming up on my ETS. I am looking to get out of active duty but want to transition to the Reserves and commission. I am in the healthcare field now, so I’m familiar with the job but I was wondering if anyone can help me out or has gone through a similar process. TIA!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2020 2:19 PM

2020-05-23T14:19:29-04:00

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Medical has a direct commission route if you meet the criteria.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made May 23 at 2020 3:58 PM

2020-05-23T15:58:54-04:00

You need to go talk to an AMEDD Recruiter. They can fill you in on all of the details regarding the likelihood and the process.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2020 11:53 PM

2020-05-23T23:53:06-04:00

Several routes. Go to Grad School and take ROTC,. Apply for OCS. It is possible to get a direct Commission in the medical service Corps but usually it's for people who have shortage clinical Specialties although it's not impossible to get such a commission for admin. Talk to an AMEDD recruiter you can go online to find out the location of the nearest one Good luck.

Response by COL David Turk made May 24 at 2020 8:19 AM

2020-05-24T08:19:45-04:00

That’s what I did way back when; came off active duty straight into reserves (not medical). It was handled by the Army prior to my ets. I went back to school, and later enrolled in ROTC when I became a first quarter junior. That’s how I received my commission.