How it is being a Combat Medic(68w) in 1st Cav?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:21:55 -0400

Previously I was lead to believe that I was going to Fort Sam, but HRC had other plans, regardless of MACP being in full effect...Can anyone tell me about how it is being a Combat Medic(68w) in 1st Cav?

Response by CPL Rob Hazeltine made Sep 10 at 2019 5:24 PM

CPL Rob Hazeltine — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:24:57 -0400

I was a medic for 4-10 CAV and let me tell you scouts are a trip. Doing the Spur Ride with them is one of my favorite Army memories.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2019 6:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:39:14 -0400

Lots of time in the motorpool, the Field and 9 month rotations to either Korea, Kuwait, Poland and a bunch of Ntc rotations.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 12 at 2019 9:48 AM

SFC Michael D. — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:48:14 -0400

What SFC Charles Jordan said. Also being a medic, being a good medic will gain you mad respect. When they start calling you Doc and not by your last name, that's when you've gained their respect. Always take care of your people. Life is to valuable for you not to.

Response by SFC Carmen Puente made Sep 14 at 2019 9:40 AM

SFC Carmen Puente — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 09:40:48 -0400

The best strong medics come out from 1st Calvary Division as a future Senior Medic NCO you want to get at that level enjoy the hard work and training because you will lead from the front when is time to you to deploy and train junior medics wishing you the best stay motivated !!! From. A former Combat who had the honor to be a part of the 1st CAV combat Medic Team

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2019 12:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:27:30 -0400

Depending on who you end up with it could make or break you and your career.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jan 9 at 2020 6:22 PM

SFC Michael D. — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:22:41 -0500

Being a medic in any unit is what you make of it. When I became a medic, I just knew I was going to a hospital. Ended up infantry. Yeah we stayed in the field but the comradery and experience are second to none. It definitely prepares you for the rest of your career. Go to every school they offer you. When you think you’re ready, go to flight medic school. Best job ever!