Posted on Jun 29, 2024
What would you choose between attending a Hazmat course or to compete for your Expert Soldier Badge(ESB)?
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A few months ago I filled out what was needed to attend the Ammo-62 Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material course scheduled 8 September for two weeks. Approximately two months later I received word the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) competition will be in September around the same time as the HAZMAT course. I haven't received an email reservation on the course but currently it's with Division. On one hand I want to do the ESB because 60 promotion points will definitely help with getting promoted. On the other hand, I'm sure being Hazmat certified will help benefit the unit in some sort of way. What advice can you give on this?
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ESB is more beneficial for your career and only comes around once in awhile. The hazmat course is run 10-12 times a year at all major installations.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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And At NO Time Did I Realize That.
Good Info To Know, Even For We OLD SOB'S
I Love Getting New Information,
Even If Only Use It In Conversations....
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Good advice from Top Bradshaw, MSG (Join to see). I recommend you take it, brother.
Good advice from Top Bradshaw, MSG (Join to see). I recommend you take it, brother.
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I agree with what MSG (Join to see) said, if you can do the ESB do it. If the unit you're in really values having Ammo-62 certified soldiers, your leadership and training NCO will find you another class.
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The Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) would be an absolute priority for a career. The Hazmat courses come and go. Infact, you might be taking a number of them by the time your career is over.
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Based on what you're giving me here, I'd go for ESB. Both look good, both can enhance your career, and HAZMAT can be beneficial outside of the military as well. But getting HAZMAT and being able to compete for ESB is like comparing a stray cat to a g--damn unicorn! You're ALWAYS gonna see that stray cat, but how often do you get to see a unicorn?!? I can almost guaranteed that if you compete, you're gonna get recognition. And if you win, your world is gonna open up! That as, provided your chain of command and NCO support channel actaully care about you. Who knows? If you compete and especially of you win, that may bump you to the top of the order of merit list for a lot of different things. No matter what direction you choose to go in, I wish you the best luck that I can offer.
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I've seen responses giving the pros for both sides. It's what you're planning on going forward. Are you going to retire from the Army or are you going to ETS in the near future. I was That driver while stationed in Germany. I was licensed for every thing in the motor pool, Hazmat was just another of my additional duties. Having the cert didn't make any difference once I was discharged medically. New bling on the uniform is a better career move.
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Hazmat Course, you will use that away from the Military, and if you are a trans soldier, that will help you when you go to get your CDL and TWIC Card
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