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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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I am partial to aviation, but we need medics. Sounds like a great track.
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Also, (Join to see) , I am more than willing to discuss those pipelines with you, your son, or both of you. It is not an impossible path by any means; it is not an easy journey. The life of a Ranger Medic is complicated, rewarding, and provides a lot of personal development and several paths of professional development. The Ranger Medic goes through much more than just BCT and AIT to equip them to be the sole provider in austere environments, the Ranger, and a leader.
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Hi, Mrs/Ms. Dean
I am a bit late to reply to your question, but I believe I have something to offer here. First things first (1) Study, study, and study for the ASVAB. As you already know that score/s opens the door to more and more choices, (2) His interests and beliefs will stand by him when nothing else will...even Mom, so if he is dead set on being a medic, at least for now, I suggest support that goal, and (3) no matter what he chooses, or the path he chooses to travel to get there, he must consider what job that will train him for when he gets out or retires. That one is harder sometimes when you are that young, but it is an important consideration. Retirement from anything is usually not that enjoyable after a bit, unless you find ways to serve others...and after reading what you wrote...that will be even MORE important to him. Supportive and understanding...T. Farrier
I am a bit late to reply to your question, but I believe I have something to offer here. First things first (1) Study, study, and study for the ASVAB. As you already know that score/s opens the door to more and more choices, (2) His interests and beliefs will stand by him when nothing else will...even Mom, so if he is dead set on being a medic, at least for now, I suggest support that goal, and (3) no matter what he chooses, or the path he chooses to travel to get there, he must consider what job that will train him for when he gets out or retires. That one is harder sometimes when you are that young, but it is an important consideration. Retirement from anything is usually not that enjoyable after a bit, unless you find ways to serve others...and after reading what you wrote...that will be even MORE important to him. Supportive and understanding...T. Farrier
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even if he ends up in a clinic after 68W school he can almost always re-enlist for a combat oriented station like Ft. Bragg or Ft. Campbell.. he should try to get airborne or air assault school in his enlistment contract as well.. and if not in his initial contract he should make a great effort to volunteer for it while in Basic and AIT.. those schools greatly increase a soldiers chances of being slotted into a combat unit..
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It sounds like you have quite a young man there. I'm biased but my favorite branch of the Army is the Air Defense Artillery. I spent most of my career in that branch, and there is nothing else quite like it. Although we deploy to war with the rest of the Army, our job is to protect the forces from enemy aircraft and missiles.
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(Join to see) , Has he considered applying to any service academies? Have him contact his US Representative to talk about the nomination process.
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