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Hello service men and women, I am about to join the Army as a 68W. I have a few questions as far as career paths, what to take advantage of, and how to best continue my education. If and when I am deployed, I want to take care of my unit. Any and all advice is appreciated. And thank you for your service.
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68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic) Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
Posted 6 y ago
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Welcome to the brotherhood. Set long term goals and work to them. The first thing you need to do is become a soldier first them worry about being a medic. You can’t be a medic without the title of soldier. Run even day and get ready to train and absorb a ton of information in a very short time frame. Set high standards and get yourself into leadership roles to stand out. Good luck
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Honestly right now you should be focusing on making honors in Basic and AIT to give you an edge above your peers. Absorb everything your DS says like a sponge and love the sweat running down your face.
But I digress. What is your current level of education? Do you have any college? Do you have a decent SAT score?
Career paths all depend on qualifying with certain prerequisites. As a medica you can qualify for the commissioned career paths such as the Army Enlisted Commission Program for nursing, Physician Assistant, The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine to become an Army Doctor, the Army Public Health branch, Active Duty ROTC and OCS. These are all paths to commissioning. On the Enlisted side you can look into Special Forces Medic (only the mature need apply), Ranger Medic (if you get the opportunity, do it while your young), Security Forces Assistance Brigade (E-4 and above only), or flight medic school.
The opportunities depend on what suits your qualifications and/or your goals.
Generally, the Army will take care of itself. You need to take care of YOU! As the song says “The Army goes rolling along..” With that said, understand that you need to take every opportunity you see to go to college, gain occupational skills that your unit or duty station offers, use you tuition assistance and improve your qualifications for broader opportunities that will prepare you for life both in and AFTER the Army. Make the Army Education Center counselors your friend.
If I think of anything else I’ll add it later for you. Till then, good luck.
But I digress. What is your current level of education? Do you have any college? Do you have a decent SAT score?
Career paths all depend on qualifying with certain prerequisites. As a medica you can qualify for the commissioned career paths such as the Army Enlisted Commission Program for nursing, Physician Assistant, The Uniformed Services University School of Medicine to become an Army Doctor, the Army Public Health branch, Active Duty ROTC and OCS. These are all paths to commissioning. On the Enlisted side you can look into Special Forces Medic (only the mature need apply), Ranger Medic (if you get the opportunity, do it while your young), Security Forces Assistance Brigade (E-4 and above only), or flight medic school.
The opportunities depend on what suits your qualifications and/or your goals.
Generally, the Army will take care of itself. You need to take care of YOU! As the song says “The Army goes rolling along..” With that said, understand that you need to take every opportunity you see to go to college, gain occupational skills that your unit or duty station offers, use you tuition assistance and improve your qualifications for broader opportunities that will prepare you for life both in and AFTER the Army. Make the Army Education Center counselors your friend.
If I think of anything else I’ll add it later for you. Till then, good luck.
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Ohh and one last thing; after you qualify for tuition assistance; online courses are best when deployed; but you can also find out which colleges offer face to face as well.
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