Posted on Aug 9, 2018
What possible assignment can I get as a 68W? What is the most likely thing I'll be doing?
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I'm enlisted in the US Army as 68w I know you can get stationed anywhere, but my question is what are the odds of what I actually do?I know there is hospital, clinic, line medic ect But I was curious if anyone could quantify what exactly is the most likely thing I'll be doing ?
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68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic) Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
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Motorpool Maintence, screening whiny soldiers with fake problems 90% of the time.
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SSG (Join to see)
Look bro, I'm not gonna bs you. I love being a medic and there is always going to be people like that. Most of the time its too trigger a MedBoard so they can medically retire without finishing their contract.
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SPC (Join to see)
My current life here on Gordon. Sick call for whiny AIT students who don’t want to be in CoC formation so they fake diarrhea and storm out the clinic when you deny their request for quarters and give em light duty. Lol
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I was assigned to a field artillery unit at my first duty station, then went onto hospitals for my second and third duty station and now I’m assigned to a support battalion (a Charlie Medical company)...as a medic (along with pretty much every MOS in the Army) you can go pretty much anywhere...just depends where the Army needs you.
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Male Medics are typically assigned to MTOE units their first assignment. This generally means combat units but it’s not set in stone. I’ve met (and trained) plenty whose first units were also in the MEDDAC (clinics/hospitals). Keep your options open, LEARN, and follow the guidance you're given, you’ll be okay.
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Simon Hemingway
Thank you. Most straight forward answer so far. My aim, altho lofty, is to be in the top of my class at ft Sam Houston. I am a good listener and learner. Thank you for your encouragement.
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PFC (Join to see)
What are the chances as a female being attached to a combat unit? Can I opt to be attached to a combat unit, or is it predetermined upon my enlistment as a female that I'd be working in a clinic/hospital?
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