Posted on Dec 6, 2018
If I join the Army as a 68W, will it be hard to go to Airborne School once I enlist? Should I wait until I get option 4 in my contract?
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Hello All, I am a 19 year old female attending college. I have decided not to sign up for the spring semester and join the army. I plan on finishing my degree later on in life.
Originally, I was going to join the reserves. However, my intent with joining is to learn as much as possible and get the most out of my time in the military. Active duty seems the way to go. I have done some research and decided 68w (combat medic) was the best fit for me. I have talked with a recruiter. He has a position open for this mos with a 4 year contract. Ideally though, I would get option 4 (airborne school) with my contract. My recruiter has told me this is tough to get and I should take this opportunity while I can.
My question is, will it be hard to go to airborne school once I enlist? Should I wait until I get option 4 in my contract?
I particular like the mos 68w because it seems as if it has a lot of variety and opportunities to advance your knowledge. Ex) Flight medic.
Thank you in advance for your answers. I am still learning. So if I got anything incorrect please let me know. Any other knowledge related to 68w would also be greatly appreciated.
Originally, I was going to join the reserves. However, my intent with joining is to learn as much as possible and get the most out of my time in the military. Active duty seems the way to go. I have done some research and decided 68w (combat medic) was the best fit for me. I have talked with a recruiter. He has a position open for this mos with a 4 year contract. Ideally though, I would get option 4 (airborne school) with my contract. My recruiter has told me this is tough to get and I should take this opportunity while I can.
My question is, will it be hard to go to airborne school once I enlist? Should I wait until I get option 4 in my contract?
I particular like the mos 68w because it seems as if it has a lot of variety and opportunities to advance your knowledge. Ex) Flight medic.
Thank you in advance for your answers. I am still learning. So if I got anything incorrect please let me know. Any other knowledge related to 68w would also be greatly appreciated.
Posted in these groups: 
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W 68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
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It's so easy that they will send people to Airborne from AIT. If you aren't able to go then, it's still easy to request after a year or two at your first duty station
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Although, I've seen it take multiple years for NAPs in the 82nd to get school dates. It was rather surprising.
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SFC (Join to see) I've seen it too, but it was only during the surge years when they deployed so much they didn't have time. I actually have a medic in my unit now with combat deployments with the 82nd who never went to Airborne School because he was deployed so much
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Karyn,
I work at MEPS where you’ll process for you ASVAB, Medical, job interview, and then swear in. Once you are complete with your initial medical physical you will go have a short job interview. At that time you may request an airborne assignment. You will then be given permission to go back to the medical section where you’ll have one more short interview with a physician. You’ll have be able to clear your ears. Then you may go back to your service Liason who will add airborne to your military contract. Be sure to ask for a bonus. Once you have that added to your contract you can go to basic then AIT and from AIT you will go to airborne school at fort Benning.
I work at MEPS where you’ll process for you ASVAB, Medical, job interview, and then swear in. Once you are complete with your initial medical physical you will go have a short job interview. At that time you may request an airborne assignment. You will then be given permission to go back to the medical section where you’ll have one more short interview with a physician. You’ll have be able to clear your ears. Then you may go back to your service Liason who will add airborne to your military contract. Be sure to ask for a bonus. Once you have that added to your contract you can go to basic then AIT and from AIT you will go to airborne school at fort Benning.
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Being you are young, even if you don't get Airborne initially, you can always try and get it when you are at AIT. Definitely go flight medic if you want to get as much medical knowledge possible. Congrats on getting into the best MOS in the Army. Definitely keep up with your Physical fitness as you progress in your military career.
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