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I know these 2 MOS are completely different from each other but I like them both. I don’t know which one. Please give me some advice.
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Fire Support Specialist OSUT (13F)
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Fire Support Specialist OSUT (13F) 68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Posted 4 y ago
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My advice is think about the type of person you are, and where you want to be post military. If you want to help people and enjoy learning medic might be a good option. If you want to focus more on war fighting 13F might be better. Either way I highly recommend obtaining an OP 40. If you have specific questions about 68W let me know.
Roger Smith
Do you have any knowledge you can give me on being a 68w
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Absolutely man. 68W training is roughly 4 months. 2 months are spent becoming an NREMT-B and two months are focused on combat medicine. When you get to your unit there are numerous roles to fill. The most common are in a hospital or clinic assisting a provider, on an evacuation platform/field hospital, or being with a maneuver unit, infantry, armor, arty, etc (everyone needs medics). What you do depends entirely on the unit you’re assigned, which is random unless you get an option 4 (airborne unit) or option 40 (ranger batt). Airborne bases tend to be around bigger bases and thus have more schooling/career progression for the most part, with a few exceptions. Ranger medics are without a doubt some of the best in the army, but requires extremely high levels of physical fitness, motivation and intelligence. Roger Smith
Roger Smith
Thank you very much
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No problem, brother. Let me know if you any more specific questions. Roger Smith
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Do you mind going to college to get promoted? Medic points are higher typically, therefore, to advance, civilian school needs to be in your plans.
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