Since I believe the Army has no need for 68W, should I reclassify to 68C or 68D?

2019-05-10T21:30:29-04:00

Since the army has no need for 68W. 68C or 68D sound good, I’m just look any MOS that does any medical work in the army. There is no point in staying an MOS you can’t do.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2019 9:36 PM

2019-05-10T21:36:56-04:00

What do you mean the army doesn’t have a need for 68W? Like MEPS isn’t slotting people to 68W’s or the Army doesn’t need 68W?

If it’s the first I would suggest waiting. If it’s the second I would tell you that’s not accurate strategic wise the army is preparing for a near peer war. Medics will play a pivotal role in that.

If you insist on another MOS that medical and don’t care about high speed stuff I would suggest 68C. We learn a lot, we get licenses, and it’s not a bad MOS if you a purely concerned with being medical.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 2:28 AM

2019-05-11T02:28:39-04:00

I don't know where you came off with this random statement about the Army not needing 68Ws but that's a lie.
Maybe you mean that since "you" aren't currently doing anything medical you want to reclass, but you might want avoid disparaging the most sacred MOS. Medics have been saving lives on and off the battlefields as long as there has been war.
If you want to do something "high speed" as you said, you need to be high speed. Instead of complaining, go do something. Go to Ranger School, Ranger Regiment, 160th SOAR, W1 SOCM, Flight Paramedic.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 10:25 AM

2019-05-11T10:25:07-04:00

You may want to clarify the circumstances you are in before all the medics on rally point go ballistic....

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 11 at 2019 11:11 AM

2019-05-11T11:11:44-04:00

And just since when has the SP Mafia has decided what are valid MOS's in the Army? Or is this from your many years of experience? Why don't you leave it up to ACOS and the Army Surgeon General.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 11:13 AM

2019-05-11T11:13:26-04:00

How is it the Army has no need for 68Ws? Say those words to any line unit and/or any line medic and you may just be on the receiving end of an ass chewing. You want to do your job, put in a 4187 for a transfer to a line unit.

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made May 11 at 2019 7:29 PM

2019-05-11T19:29:19-04:00

The Army has no need for 68W? What a load of BS. I served with a number of combat medics, hell my Drill Sergeant was a combat medic. They are out there on the front line with the infantry and they save lives, both in combat and peacetime exercises.

Look, if you want to do something else, fine, look into reclassifying to another MOS, but the Army will always need combat medics.

Response by SSG Phil Miller made May 11 at 2019 11:16 PM

2019-05-11T23:16:57-04:00

I take it you have not deployed yet?

Response by SSG Dale London made May 12 at 2019 10:16 PM

2019-05-12T22:16:14-04:00

I don't know if you meant that to come off the way it does but if you want to completely alienate yourself from your unit's leadership, asking that question that way is a pretty good start.
If you want to reclas then reclas but since when does the army not need 68W's?

Response by SGT Paul Corpuz made Dec 19 at 2021 11:41 AM

2021-12-19T11:41:09-05:00

My Army brothers and sisters. I was a 91b, medic and a 91d, OR Specialist combat veteran. I am currently a civilian Operating Room Nurse doing very well. I believe through the immature open question of the SPC, he meant to ask if there is more medically inclined MOSs that would satisfy his thirst. I'm sure he would not dare disrespect me or any of us Vets that have provided selfless life saving acts throughout Army history. I think he wants to be a better soldier.
As previously stated, if you want high speed in the field, line units and Special Teams is definitely the way to go. If you want high speed in a base hospital Charlie school or Delta school is great also. Whichever path you choose will benefit the ARMY and you, when you get out. The training you get in the ARMY is unsurpassed.
Good luck on your choice.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2021 12:30 AM

2021-12-24T00:30:56-05:00

So...
It's been 2 years since this post was made but it decided to pop up on my feed. Did you end up reclassing it did you manage to find something high speed to do?