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I just enlisted in the Army reserves as a 68D, does anyone have any insight or advice on what training is like? I'll be at Fort Sam from what looks like end of february until July or August. I had prepared to go 68W but there were no vacancies in any unit neighboring my state, so I have no idea what to expect
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68D: Operating Room SpecialistAIT
68D: Operating Room SpecialistAIT
Posted 6 y ago
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Honestly, it has its good and bad moments with the company. You’ll be in C company 188.
There is phases. When you get there you will be phase 4, you have on post passes in army uniforms only. Phase 5 you can wear civilian clothes only on post and your class Bs off post. Phase 5+ you can wear cilivian clothes on post and off post. During poi hours which is 0600-1730 you cannot have your phone on you, if you get caught you will receive a negative counseling. The course itself is hard and not for everyone. The instructors are going to try and scare you saying there is a 60% fail rate. It’s honestly because people don’t study and or fail out on purpose. There is a lot of studying and sometimes 2 tests a week. Don’t get in the wrong crowd of people and go out everyday on the weekend. You need to study your little heart out. It is a great MOS though!
There is phases. When you get there you will be phase 4, you have on post passes in army uniforms only. Phase 5 you can wear civilian clothes only on post and your class Bs off post. Phase 5+ you can wear cilivian clothes on post and off post. During poi hours which is 0600-1730 you cannot have your phone on you, if you get caught you will receive a negative counseling. The course itself is hard and not for everyone. The instructors are going to try and scare you saying there is a 60% fail rate. It’s honestly because people don’t study and or fail out on purpose. There is a lot of studying and sometimes 2 tests a week. Don’t get in the wrong crowd of people and go out everyday on the weekend. You need to study your little heart out. It is a great MOS though!
PFC Ashley Stifanos
Thank you for the advice! It's hard to find any insight on this MOS online. I'm so excited
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i too just joined and will be an mos 68D. I currently work as a cancer research tech and already have a degree but I am looking forward to gaining new experience as a ORS. Maybe we will see each other in Fort Sam. Good luck!
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If you have a degree, then why wouldn't you commission?
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I will echo PV2 Carpenter’s comments. You will actually be in the 187th Med Ann, but other than that her description is accurate. Her advice to get with the right crowd and prepare yourself mentally for the academics is sound and should be heeded. It is a great MOS, and you do need to study.
Pay attention to the NCO leadership and listen to all things and evaluate its merit. Pay attention and learn your craft and move onto the next phase. AIT and the short period after is an exciting time in your military career one that I began over 30 years ago. Good luck
Pay attention to the NCO leadership and listen to all things and evaluate its merit. Pay attention and learn your craft and move onto the next phase. AIT and the short period after is an exciting time in your military career one that I began over 30 years ago. Good luck
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LTC Stephan Porter
Your quite welcome. Good luck. Feel free to send me a note for advice or mentorship; I am in the area and know the Kay of the land. Good luck!
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Krystal Monroy
My daughter is a 68D. Her surgeons at WBAMC loved her in AIT. They let her assist in most surgeries and close up. Now she is working at Tripler. Going to start college to become an Ortho surgeon.
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Oh cool I definitely will see you they must have 2 groups mine January 19 to July 19 I really can’t find a lot of information but it’s a great job especially when you get out
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