Would I be eligible for 70D Active?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:12:47 -0500

Hello,

I am a Medical Laboratory Technician of 10 years Active Duty Air Force, Will have my degree in a couple of months in IT Operations Management. I have had some experience dealing with IT functions while in. Studying for my Security + currently and am looking at the Idea of a 70D Commission. I've seen some mixed responses and wanted some clarifications on being able to do this Active Duty? If I were to go as is and get my conditional release, could I qualify for a commission in this field?

Thank you.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 13 at 2021 12:41 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:41:23 -0500

Some one posted here that 70D promotion was kind of flat. Click on the 70D tag on your original post and find some and ask directly

Response by 2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2021 1:30 AM

2d Lt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:30:34 -0500

From what I’ve gathered from other posts, 70D is not a MOS you can direct commission into. You start at 70B and as you promote become eligible to hold the designator for 70D when your unit sends you to training for it . I am also trying to do the same and this is what an AMEDD recruiter advised me of back in May

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2021 4:04 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:04:37 -0500

You can direct commission as a 70D if you have a master's in IT. Otherwise, you will start as a 70B and must attend the 70D course from which you will not be officially granted the MOS until you reach CPT.

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Jan 14 at 2021 5:09 PM

CPT Enrique M. — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:09:59 -0500

From the information I have as a 70D. The answer is no to AD DC. But yes to the reserve side.
Our 70D consultant for all compos LTC Private RallyPoint Member could chime in here if things have changed.

Response by MAJ Mike Collishaw made Mar 18 at 2021 8:27 PM

MAJ Mike Collishaw — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:27:17 -0400

Email Chani A Cordero LTC USARMY MEDCOM POMAHC, it sounds like you are on the right track.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2021 10:41 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:41:40 -0400

Sorry for the late reply as I do not remember if I saw I was tagged in this thread.

BLUF: The AMEDD no longer direct commission as a 70D on the active duty side even for active component Signal Corps officers.

You would have to speak with an AMEDD recruiter and see if there is a mission. This is the same for TPU Compo 2/3. This process changed in the last 2 years and Army Recruiting command owns it.