Will the Army PCS my family to Fort Sam when I attend flight medic school?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:55:24 -0400

I am currently trying to see what my chances are for a vision waiver to become a flight medic. I am also curious on if they will PCS my family to fort sam for the 9 months of training. Also at what point do you get orders to your medevac unit to be able to prepare for the PCS move? Any current information on the flight medic program will be greatly appreciated. Help me escape being a medic for MP's.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 12:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:14:08 -0400

Why do you need a vision waiver? Yes your family is PCS’ed with you to Sam. When you get your projection to your next medevac unit varies class to class. Almost everyone has a projection by the time they’re graduating Fort Rucker (the last phase) however sometimes things get messed up and you don’t. Expect to be a holdover after school is over for awhile. I’m about to graduate Fort Rucker and I don’t have a projection yet.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 12:19 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:19:53 -0400

I know plenty of backseaters who wear glasses, medics and crew chiefs alike. That shouldn't be much of a problem. I don't know where the Army draws the line between PCS and TDY though.