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my 16 yr old son will be a Jr in HS this September. His wants to get his Eagle by May 2018 so he can sign up for a split training, Go to BCT next summer between jr & sr yr & then graduate HS & then AIT.
He wants to be a 68W. He wants to help save soldiers lives but he does not want to be in a clinic. He's always wanted to be a solider but recently focused on being a medic. What MOS do you suggest
He originally wanted to be 11B. But the more he thought about it the more he said he wanted to be a medic. But he had concerns. He is a very very...linear boy. But he is also very religious. He said he thought he would be good at being a medic but he had concerns about "Fighting against Gods will" He felt that if someone might die in combat its gods will. I explained that sometimes Gods will is that they live - and he uses the soldiers and medics as his hands. From that point on he wanted to be a medic. Now he isnt overbearing in his beliefs - he just believes in an active and present God. He wants to serve.
Also as a 16 yr old boy he finds himself wondering what sort of man he is. He wants to be tested. Thus the desire to be in combat I think. His grandfather was a combat vetern from vietnam and I think that drives his thinking. I know this will change as he matures - he is only 16...and 16 year old boys think they are immortal.
But if he wants to be 68W - I want to get him the paramedic test materials now and help him start studying. Its sort of how I roll... My eldest was nagged constantly to practice for asvab and DLAB etc and ended up getting top scores. I know once they enlist its out of my hands...so I just want them as prepared as possible for life. (I know...Im a total helicopter mom but its the only way I know to prepare to let go is prepare them for the flight).
He wants to be a 68W. He wants to help save soldiers lives but he does not want to be in a clinic. He's always wanted to be a solider but recently focused on being a medic. What MOS do you suggest
He originally wanted to be 11B. But the more he thought about it the more he said he wanted to be a medic. But he had concerns. He is a very very...linear boy. But he is also very religious. He said he thought he would be good at being a medic but he had concerns about "Fighting against Gods will" He felt that if someone might die in combat its gods will. I explained that sometimes Gods will is that they live - and he uses the soldiers and medics as his hands. From that point on he wanted to be a medic. Now he isnt overbearing in his beliefs - he just believes in an active and present God. He wants to serve.
Also as a 16 yr old boy he finds himself wondering what sort of man he is. He wants to be tested. Thus the desire to be in combat I think. His grandfather was a combat vetern from vietnam and I think that drives his thinking. I know this will change as he matures - he is only 16...and 16 year old boys think they are immortal.
But if he wants to be 68W - I want to get him the paramedic test materials now and help him start studying. Its sort of how I roll... My eldest was nagged constantly to practice for asvab and DLAB etc and ended up getting top scores. I know once they enlist its out of my hands...so I just want them as prepared as possible for life. (I know...Im a total helicopter mom but its the only way I know to prepare to let go is prepare them for the flight).
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If he wants to be a medic and not work in a clinic, get a Ranger contract. best medical training, learn infantry skills plus travel and adventure.
SPC Mark Brown
Excellent direction. Throw in OCS along the way if planning career. Looking back some 49 years ago at my short 3 yr military career, there are many things I would have, could have and should have done differently. Choosing a career path could be the biggest decision one makes. Explore EVERY possible scenario before getting a contract. Even back in 1968 they had contracts - FYI. Pay very close attention to each and every presentation you will see during basic training as the Army parades all sorts of career fields before you. Think 5, 10 or 40 years down the road (right an 18 or 21 year old kid can do that?!) A young person contemplating entry into the military should remember that the contract is one's own manifest destiny. If you make to 80 years old you are still reaping the rewards or.... of decisions made today. If money is important, look at probable pro-pay opportunities along with jump, and all the rest of the incentive bits of money will kick into your monthly check. Do I make sense here?
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consider everything, all the branches pay the same basic salary... which one will give you the best in return; they will all get their pound of flesh out of you one way or the other.
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(Join to see) Glad to meet you earlier. I have read many of the recommendations here, and I have to give you my two cents worth. My son just retired as a Colonel in the medical field. He was commander of two different field hospitals in Iraq. I couldn't be prouder of him. His love for others showed through and helped him to achieve a high rank. As you can see I am really a fan of the medical field in the military.
On to another thought... Is he planning to go directly into the military from high school, or is he going to college first. My suggestion is that he go to college first and take the ROTC training offered at many of the bigger Universities. They will pay his way through college and he comes out a 2nd LT. He is then on his way being a leader of what he loves to do. The best to you and your son!!
On to another thought... Is he planning to go directly into the military from high school, or is he going to college first. My suggestion is that he go to college first and take the ROTC training offered at many of the bigger Universities. They will pay his way through college and he comes out a 2nd LT. He is then on his way being a leader of what he loves to do. The best to you and your son!!
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Sounds like you both have your heads on straight about this. Keep praying for wisdom and guidance. You'll get it. It sounds like he has a passion for this kind of work. That's exactly what we need.
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Any 15 series that actually works on aircraft. I would say 15S; however that MOS does not exist anymore. GT score has to be 110 or better. Good luck..
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SGT James (Jimmy) Crone
Oh ok i would understand now since the army trains marine tankers or did when i was in
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There's a couple instructors on benning that teach but for the most instructors are marines
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If your son wants to be a Medic then he will have to do clinic time to advance in his career.
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Good to know. Ill tell him. Hes not opposed to it - just also wants to b a "soldier" ... Remember he is 16 and so Im trying to get as much info as possible. Im a civilian so I have zero clue.
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An excellent MOS if you want to save lives and also be near, or at, the tip of the spear. Another consideration would be Navy Corpsman. Many are assigned to the Marine Corp after school and also could end up at the tip of the spear. Medic/Corpsman are both a noble MOS, and those Devil Dogs love their Corpsman, who are considered both Sailors and Marines.
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Good evening (Join to see) , I commend your sons interest to carry on a family lineage and discover himself along the way. The journey is not finite and will carry on well after he decides to leave the military.
My interpretation of your post is that he is split between two paths; at a Y intersection. He has the ability to choose to combine and create his own path. He can be a 68W and an 11B within a unit such as the 75th Ranger Regiment; requires volunteering.
He can then later, choose to follow multiple paths; this decision opens many doors. Such as, other Special Operations units, PA school, or medical school. Should he choose to get out, he will have also learned and developed skills that set him up for many industries outside of the military.
My interpretation of your post is that he is split between two paths; at a Y intersection. He has the ability to choose to combine and create his own path. He can be a 68W and an 11B within a unit such as the 75th Ranger Regiment; requires volunteering.
He can then later, choose to follow multiple paths; this decision opens many doors. Such as, other Special Operations units, PA school, or medical school. Should he choose to get out, he will have also learned and developed skills that set him up for many industries outside of the military.
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Ms. Davida Dean, bless your heart, parenting is not easy, but it sounds like your doing the right things for your 16 year old son. I am the father of 6. Only 2 chose to serve. My youngest daughter chose the Navy. She wanted to be a nurse but the nursing schools were closed due to Sequestration funding at the time. She ended up working on aircraft on board an aircraft carrier. She is in nursing college now as a civilian. My youngest chose the Marines ( a life dream since childhood I found out later), he graduates his MOS (Combat Radio), school next Tuesday. We raised our kids the best the best we could but let each choose their future on their own after High School. Any job in the medical field is very honorable. My Mrs. is in the medical field. Medics and Corpsman save lives. Every branch needs them. I can only add, support him in his choices and may good luck and God's graces be with him as he goes forward. If he want to be a Medic I really hope he gets the chance.
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When I was a young Marine I never thought about the job I would do. I said Lord I am in your hands and what You want me to do will be the path I am sent on. I was placed in the admin pool 0141 in the Corps, once in Nam I did what they are doing today. I worked in the villages, helped with the orphans. I was able to use my friends in college to send food and clothing to three places of need. I did not ask for the assignment it was given to me. God gave me opportunities to serve. I would have loved to be a grunt(infantry) but I followed His plan. I am sure there are a lot of folks rolling their eyes right now but that is how I handled things. Love that you are a hands on mom. Keep loving your sons it helps them more than they know. Semper Fi
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Sgt Daniel Martin
(Join to see) - Thanks Davida D. always found that to be the best way for me. God bless you and your family.
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