Reclassing to 68F. What's it like?

2018-08-01T12:46:07-04:00

I'm considering reclassing from 25C to 68F once I make E5. Anyone out there have some details about the good, bad, and ugly parts of the job? Would you recommend it? Is this an MOS where my leadership will allow me to go to schools, both military and civilian? Thanks!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 5:08 PM

2018-08-09T17:08:17-04:00

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Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2018 1:29 AM

2018-08-10T01:29:36-04:00

Like any other unit. It’s all dependent on your chain but leadership in MEDCOM is usually very supportive of individual growth. It’s the best job I’ve ever had.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2018 3:06 AM

2018-08-10T03:06:09-04:00

Did anyone point out to you that most of the CMF 68 series jobs are only open to non-promotable E4 and below? Including 68F.
You will require a grade waiver from the MOS proponent, which is unlikely because they're not having any difficulty filling those school seats.
You can look up the requirements of the MOS you want on the ATRRS course catalog.
If you stay in your MOS you need to go to Airborne school, if you haven't already. 25C is a nearly dead MOS outside of USASOC.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2018 5:39 PM

2018-08-10T17:39:17-04:00

I'm currently in the internship phase of my 65B (PT) training and thus far all of the 68Fs I've worked with have been great. The NCOs, in particular, know their stuff and they are always more than capable implementing the sometimes insane rehab programs people like myself dream up. If forced to choose I'd pretty take them over any civilian PT tech or even PTA I've encountered on the civilian side. Of course the mission always comes first and every clinic is different, but I believe most clinic chiefs are very encouraging when it comes to continuing your education. Many classes in the Army-Baylor DPT program have at least one student that formerly a tech. I know of others that have made the jump to the PA program. If you have any more questions let me know and I can put you in touch with a couple awesome current or former 68Fs.

PS
If you do decide to become a 68F we can never work in the same clinic. Our last names are too damn similar and I get confused easily.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2018 1:45 AM

2018-08-20T01:45:52-04:00

Ok so this is a multi part answer. First off after SSG you’ll probably have to reclass. Second there are not a lot of us at all so many times you’re making decisions of your own without a medical provider. Next your life can be absolutely miserable if you have a shitty PT you work with. Ok so now the good. The schoolhouse was very fun and VERY challenging. You deploy a ton (could be a bad thing depending on how you feel). It’s an extremely rewarding job though and I’m extremely glad to be a Foxtrot. Any questions in particular feel free to ask.