Which service would you recommend for a new recruit and Why?

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:56:56 -0400

I met a 28 year old who has a Bachelors of Science in sport sciences and Masters of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. He is in perfect health, meets all recruiting standards. He is interested in MOS/AOC aligned to his background, he is not feeling challenged in his civilian career. He is coming to me for advice knowing my background as an Army Reserve officer. I know the Army Reserve side, I want to give him all service options to explore. What would you recommend to this young man?
In the Army a Master Fitness Trainer is an ASI, not an occupation (Military Occupational Skills /Area of Concentration).
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/asi.htm

All About the Army Additional Skill Identifiers

In the Army, "ASI" stands for "Additional Skill Indentifier." ASIs show additional skills, training, and qualification a Soldier may possess, in addition to his/her Military Occupation Specialty (MOS).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2015 5:04 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:04:12 -0400

Army would challenge him. But all services would challenge in their own way. How challenged does he want to be?...lol

There are Physical therapists in all branches. If that is up his alley.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 22 at 2015 5:43 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:43:09 -0400

His education closely aligns with USAF Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Other Services probably have a different name for the same function. Almost all of MWR is civilianized so military involvement is at the management level in Services Squadrons.

Your friend should talk with USAF, AFRES, and ANG recruiters. With an advanced degree he should be a good candidate for a commission. Not sure but his education might translate to medical administration.

Response by CAPT Stu Merrill made Apr 22 at 2015 9:38 PM

CAPT Stu Merrill — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:38:31 -0400

Coast Guard!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2015 10:37 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:37:45 -0400

He might like the navy, due to his master's because the Navy is pretty big in the medical field and I feel he would pull the most out of it education wise but I'm just expressing my opinion.

Response by SFC Charles S. made Apr 23 at 2015 12:09 AM

SFC Charles S. — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:09:32 -0400

Being an detail recruiter for 3 years, I would recommend that he talk to an Army Medical AMEDD Recruiter. Physical Therapist 65B

REQUIREMENTS

Active Duty/Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in biological sciences, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, social sciences or statistics
Minimum overall GPA requirements of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum cumulative score of 1000 on the GRE (or 297 on the new GRE scale)
Minimum GRE verbal score of 450
At least 100 volunteer observation hours in a physical therapy clinic
Between 21 and 40 years of age
U.S. citizenship
Active Duty/Direct

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited occupational therapy program
Between 21 and 42 years of age
Current state license for physical therapy
U.S. citizenship
Army Reserve

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited occupational therapy program
Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information)
Current state license for physical therapy
Permanent U.S. residency

Physical Therapist

You can enhance your physical therapy career while helping to improve the mobility of our Soldiers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 12:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:28:04 -0400

The physical therapy and personal trainer side of the house in the army is exploding right now. Something to look into at least if he's not looking at the special ops stuff.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2015 4:57 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:57:36 -0400

I have to vote Navy Corpsman.