I’m flying soon to BCT and AIT to become a medic in the Reserves. Do you guys have any advice? What character traits should I pursue?

Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:59:46 -0500

I’m flying Thursday morning to BCT and then 68w AIT to become a medic in the reserves.
Do you guys have any advice?
Character traits to pursue?
I want the soldiers I work with to feel comfortable and secure having me.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 1:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:03:36 -0500

Finish bct first. One step, week, day at a time.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 5:58 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 05:58:01 -0500

Give it your all every single day of BCT and AIT. Each task and assignment done exceptionally well makes you a good soldier and an even better medic. Take it one step at a time. If you give it your all, the rest takes care of itself. Good luck!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 7:57 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:57:30 -0500

Get focused, listen and be motivated. Study when you can, sleep when you can and try to enjoy yourself in the meantime. Training can be stressful so don't let it get the best of you and confide with your battle buddies to give you the support needed.

Response by SSG Jessica Bautista made Jan 22 at 2018 8:12 AM

SSG Jessica Bautista — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:12:00 -0500

You only need to know one thing: you are all part of a team. Let go of pride, ego, and all preconceptions. That's what will get you through BCT.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 6:06 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:06:31 -0500

Remain humble. Do as your told, the DS are telling you for a reason. Be in the right uniform, at the right time, at the right place.
As far as 68W. phase one will be difficult. EMT is no joke. STUDY! Use quizlet to help you through the Mods. Study, study, study!!! Phase 2 and 3 are tons of fun, you just gotta get that EMT first.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 8:41 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:41:45 -0500

Do things for your battle buddies, and think about them before yourself. You will soon learn that your are a member of a team and part of one of the greatest teams in the world, and being a medic is one of the best things in the world. The skills you aquire during this training can save lives and bring brave men and women home, take it seriously, focus on whats important instead of going off and having fun instead of studying your notes and lessons. Good luck.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2018 2:45 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:45:01 -0500

Man guys thank you for the responses I’ve been and will be reading them over and over again reminding myself
Thank you! keep em coming if you have any other advice or medic advice also!

Response by PFC David Freeman made Jan 25 at 2018 1:09 AM

PFC David Freeman — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:09:22 -0500

They will cover that at Ft. Sam when you get there.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 4:39 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:39:47 -0500

Know your job, learn your men, and train with them. Because after all you will be a soldier first!!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2018 5:49 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:49:44 -0500

Always be the one willing to help their battle buddy, put them before yourself. You will be known as a good soldier if you do this and form good relationships. Don't worry about basic. AIT, be a sponge. Don't just study to pass the tests. Absorb as much as you can. Don't pass with 70s. Study hard. This knowledge is going to stay with you for the rest of your career, and carry on to your casualties. Don't be known as a dumbass. Apply yourself and learn as much as possible. And in San Antonio, go to LuLus and order the three pound cinnamon roll. When things get tough in basic, think about the cinnamon roll.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2018 10:04 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 10:04:28 -0500

Study ur ass off when u hit ait or ull strugglw the whole time

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 3:29 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:29:18 -0500

Once you enjoy being smoked bct is a lot more fun

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2018 11:27 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:27:03 -0400

I have two more things to add:
1. Learn and Live the Army Values
2. Stay out of trouble
https://www.army.mil/values/

Army Values

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