Posted on Jun 7, 2018
What is the process for going active from the National Guard? Can I apply for a pilot slot being a 68W (medic)?
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Hey guys, I have a few questions here. I'm hoping to get some answers about possible paths within the Guard for me. My recruiter is being a little sketchy and not providing any solid answers so I thought to try here.
My story: I'm a few years out of college with a bachelor's degree (Biology). 99 ASVAB. However, I have a few legal infractions - 1 alcohol summons for which I paid a fine, and 1 marijuana infraction which was dismissed outright. Due to these infractions, I was told by National Guard recruiters (also Navy officer recruiter) that I should go enlisted first and then I'd be able to do OCS after about a year in, which is what I'm doing.
I already enlisted as 68W (medic) and will be going to bootcamp in a few months. However, I have a few questions:
After going through basic and advanced training, I'm thinking I would like to go on an active duty assignment (6 months - 1 year). My recruiter told me this process is simple and that there's different assignments at different bases around the world - that I'd be able to apply to the opening I'm interested in, however he doesn't really go into any detail, which is making me wary. My question is how likely would I be to get such an assignment coming out of training and how would this process look?
Another thing is I'm very interested in becoming a pilot. It's always been a dream for me. After going through training and 1-2 years experience, would I be able to apply to OCS for a pilot slot (with no flying experience)? Or to apply for a warrant officer pilot slot? If so, what are my possibilities/chances here?
Hopefully you guys can help here, as it's hard to get concrete answers anywhere.
Thank you!
My story: I'm a few years out of college with a bachelor's degree (Biology). 99 ASVAB. However, I have a few legal infractions - 1 alcohol summons for which I paid a fine, and 1 marijuana infraction which was dismissed outright. Due to these infractions, I was told by National Guard recruiters (also Navy officer recruiter) that I should go enlisted first and then I'd be able to do OCS after about a year in, which is what I'm doing.
I already enlisted as 68W (medic) and will be going to bootcamp in a few months. However, I have a few questions:
After going through basic and advanced training, I'm thinking I would like to go on an active duty assignment (6 months - 1 year). My recruiter told me this process is simple and that there's different assignments at different bases around the world - that I'd be able to apply to the opening I'm interested in, however he doesn't really go into any detail, which is making me wary. My question is how likely would I be to get such an assignment coming out of training and how would this process look?
Another thing is I'm very interested in becoming a pilot. It's always been a dream for me. After going through training and 1-2 years experience, would I be able to apply to OCS for a pilot slot (with no flying experience)? Or to apply for a warrant officer pilot slot? If so, what are my possibilities/chances here?
Hopefully you guys can help here, as it's hard to get concrete answers anywhere.
Thank you!
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Your recruiter is full of it about assignments. Also not sure about your 99 on the ASVAB. Both 68W and becoming a pilot you will need a GT of 110. Best of luck!!!
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Hi there,
With your alcohol and drug legal issues, it may be a problem getting a Secret Security Clearance for Aviation, especially as a pilot.
By going National Guard first, you will have a contract with them for whatever number of years you signed up for. It's challenging to leave the Reserve or National Guard, no matter what those recruiters say. Remember, they will tell you whatever they need to to get you to sign a contract... even lying to you. It has to be on your contract.
It is easier to go to Flight School in the National Guard than what it is from Active Duty, whether it's by way of a Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer.
I'm retired Army Aviation with 24+ as a mechanic, crew chief and door gunner on UH 60 Black Hawks. I was in regular aviation units, but spent more than 50% of my time in Medical Evacuation... Dustoff.
Many of the my team members that I was a supervisor of wanted to go to Flight School were able to within 2-3 years. You could try to get into a Medical Evacuation unit to get accepted into the Flight Medic career path.
I hope this helps you out.
Quince
With your alcohol and drug legal issues, it may be a problem getting a Secret Security Clearance for Aviation, especially as a pilot.
By going National Guard first, you will have a contract with them for whatever number of years you signed up for. It's challenging to leave the Reserve or National Guard, no matter what those recruiters say. Remember, they will tell you whatever they need to to get you to sign a contract... even lying to you. It has to be on your contract.
It is easier to go to Flight School in the National Guard than what it is from Active Duty, whether it's by way of a Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer.
I'm retired Army Aviation with 24+ as a mechanic, crew chief and door gunner on UH 60 Black Hawks. I was in regular aviation units, but spent more than 50% of my time in Medical Evacuation... Dustoff.
Many of the my team members that I was a supervisor of wanted to go to Flight School were able to within 2-3 years. You could try to get into a Medical Evacuation unit to get accepted into the Flight Medic career path.
I hope this helps you out.
Quince
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Get through basic and AIT 1st then worry about the next process. You can go from guard to active but it depends on your state if they release you. If you can when you complete AIT find a unit deploying or need soldier for a tour!
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