Posted on Apr 22, 2015
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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
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
Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
Responses: 7
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
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
You can enhance your physical therapy career while helping to improve the mobility of our Soldiers.
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LTC John Shaw
SFC Charles S. Outstanding! Thank you for the link, there happens to be a medical command near Columbus, OH. I am talking to the company commander now to determine options.
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SFC Charles S.
LTC John Shaw Sir, no problem. If he has those kinds of credentials I'm pretty sure AMEDD would love to talk to him. That you have already greased the skids with the CDR helps also.
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SFC Charles S.
He qualifies for a lot more than just the 65B, but that was the link I posted for example. If he wanted to look at there Dr. Program and was interested he should qualify for that too.
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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.
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.
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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.
There are Physical therapists in all branches. If that is up his alley.
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LTC John Shaw
SSG (Join to see) His background is not physical therapy, it is a related area but like all medical specialist, they are all experts in their category. Kind of like in IT, I am app dev, you are likely more sys admin & end user support, very similar but different enough that I won't give you credit for coding and you won't give me credit for updating operating systems or being a sys admin.
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LTC John Shaw
PO2 (Join to see) Fantastic! Tell me more...what is the training or billet. I want to provide Grant (the candidate) with information on Navy, we do have Navy reserve units in Whitehall, Ohio.
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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.
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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.
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LTC John Shaw
PV2 (Join to see) Kasey, I need more information on the Navy options, any suggested websites? Billet (job skill) information? I am Navy stupid, make me smart! (OK, less stupid) on the Navy options.
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LTC John Shaw
CAPT Stu Merrill The RP survey stops at five options, so I had to make a choice between CG and Reserve of all Services. I should have noted this fine Service as well. I need your assistance on Coast Guard. Suggested skills/areas and any recruiting contacts?
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CAPT Stu Merrill
Each Service needs dedicated and talented young individuals within each of the defined specialties (MOS). Some might argue for more operationally oriented specialties due to direct alignment immediate mission accomplishment. Others might argue for craftsman skill development that has immediate civilian society application. I think folks should follow their hearts as we will work hardest and do best at the assigned tasks that we enjoy most.
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