Which is the best route to eventually go MSC 72D, through G2G or Direct Commission?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 15:26:32 -0400

If you get the G2G AD scholarship to complete your masters, can you commission into the MSC as 72D ((ESEO) assuming you get your masters in a directly related field)? Is your branch/AOC filled based on needs of the army, or is it reserved for you until you complete the scholarship program? Would I be better off just applying for a DC if my ultimate goal is to get into the 72D AOC?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2018 5:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:28:21 -0400

To my knowledge all 72Ds go through an AMEDD recruiter for a direct commission board. G2G, OCS, and ROTC are traditionally used to fill Officer positions for anything but medical.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2018 5:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 17:31:08 -0400

I think the most likely scenario is you will end up as a random officer MOS then can board for 72D later. Hopefully I am wrong for your sake but you will be treading in confusing waters and most likely get 5 different answers. I would go straight to the source and cal HRC and the MSC program director.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2018 6:23 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:23:12 -0400

I’m unsure of the G2G route but everyone I know is a DC in 72D. There are specific educational requirements including science and math. An AMEDD recruiter is necessary for this. Besides the DC is so much easier. One thing you can count on is that they are all filled based on the needs of the Army.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2018 9:19 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:19:10 -0400

If you’re already in ROTC I would start speaking with the 72D consultant (you can find that Colonels contact info on the HRC website) and have him work the deal at HRC and cadet commmand. It’s a critical AOC in the AMEDD and they are looking for officers with quality degrees. At the end of the day ROTC gets credit for assesstion and the Army puts the right person in the right job. Start now, don’t try to board after you are commissioned and branched. That will complicate things. Good luck.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2018 1:33 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:33:03 -0400

I appreciate all of the information and feedback. I think I’ll just put in a DC packet. Just more of my background and journey thus far..... I graduated with my degree in Public Health in 2016 (about 3.1 GPA). I played varsity sports and volunteered throughout my high school and college experience. I boarded for a DC 72D in 2016 and 2017 and got OML’d both years. After being OML’d twice, I decided to enlist 68S, as this is the closest thing enlisted side to 72D and my ultimate goal is to serve. I’m hoping this MOS helps increases my competitiveness for the board after I serve a few years enlisted. By nature, I am a “planner” and try to look as far out as possible. I’ve been doing some research online and saw that someone branched AMEDD out of G2G, hence why I was asking the above question. Scored 96 on my ASVAB with line scores 130+ in all areas. Having said these thing, I’m hoping to board after 2 years enlisted, and hitting E-5 (oh, and I ship to BCT at FLW in a couple weeks). What are your thoughts about my competitiveness? How hard is it to board while being AD enlist. Advance apologies if formatting and grammar aren’t the best, I’m on my phone. Thank you!

Response by LCDR Thom Gagne made Jul 7 at 2018 5:17 AM

LCDR Thom Gagne — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 05:17:52 -0400

If you’re interested in Navy Medical Service Corps you’ll need a Masters degree healthcare finance, healthcare administration, or another specialty field in the Medical Service Corps. don’t forget Inservice Procurement Program for MSC’s. The govt pays for you to finish your degree and you get paid for doing it. See the Medical Programs Recruiter in your area.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2019 1:26 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 13:26:46 -0500

There are a number of factors, that when combined, will make you competitive for the 72D selection board. I was selected via Direct Commission in October 2018, and am transitioning from AD Air Force.
Academics: Having a BS/BA (or higher) in an environmental discipline is the cornerstone to being competitive. Personally, I earned a BS in Environmental Health through Missouri Southern State University (mostly distance learning). A key thing to note (this comes directly from the 72D Consultant): 45 semester hours must be a combination of science and math courses (any combination). Course titles like geology, botany, biology, epidemiology, environmental science, etc., all count towards adding up to 45. Online programs that would count: BS in Environmental Science from Southern New Hampshire University, or BS in Environmental Management from University of Maryland University College.
Certification/Licenses: Personally, I had already earned a state-level license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, and had the Dept. of Defense Pest Management Applicators License (ties into disease vector control). Any kind of public health, environmental, or related professional certification increases your competitiveness.
Letters of Recommendation: You must have at least 3, but you can have up to 5. At least 3 of my letters were from Lt. Col’s or higher, and 2 were from my academic program. Definitely aim for 5 letters from people that matter.
Military Experience: In general, being prior service is a huge plus. Likewise, having completed service schools (NCO Academy, etc), are a plus. If you already work in military health, that will give you a slight edge, especially if your MOS is related to 68S or another preventive medicine or veterinary corps MOS.
Volunteer Experience: For 4 years, I volunteered as a merit badge instructor for the Boy Scouts, teaching the Environmental Science Badge, and the Public Health Badge. Doing this in your free time really communicates to the selection board that you embody the 72D MOS.
To conclude, all of these factors combined is what got me selected, and definitely made competing much easier. Good luck.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2020 7:51 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:51:23 -0400

Did you ever get selected for it?