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quote: Originally posted by JayhawkSoldier:
bump.
Are you serious?   This forum doesn't get a TON of traffic, and a bump only 2 days later is kinda silly. People probably didn't answer because they don't know. I don't know for sure either, but I THINK you could do it. You could TRY dropping a 4187 requesting training and reclass- ask a Career Counselor for some guidance. You could also search for the S-1 forum on BCKS, someone said they got answers there..
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| Posts: 2135 | Location: Ft Gordon | Registered: 22 October 2007 | |
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I'm not too keen on the reenlistment into 68W, but before you make the switch I will tell you 68W is no walk in the park. You may very well end up at a battalion aid station, which is actually the best assignment you can ask for as a 68W, you are basically an infantryman until someone gets hurt, it's the paramount of any medics career. Unfortunately you may also end up in a hospital or clinic environment, and for most 68W's it's the pits. A lot of check the block training, and just overall nonsense, not too mention the doc's with egos bigger than Star Jones (before the surgery). I've never seen NCO's so willing to throw each other under the bus than in a hospital, so if you do make the switch pray for an Infantry assignment. The only good thing I can say about working in a hospital is that you'll have plenty of time to knock out some college; In an infantry unit, not so much, you'll be lucky to finish a few correspondence courses here an there, lol. Oh not to mention promotion points are sky high right now. 68W can be a very rewarding MOS, if your with an infantry unit. You get to practice your skills and you'll learn techniques that will actually save lives in a combat environment, but heaven forbid you should end up at any AMC, the biggest regret of my career was picking an ASI that pretty much ensures I'll be in a hospital for the rest of my Army life.
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quote: Originally posted by AutobahnSHO: quote: Originally posted by JayhawkSoldier:
bump.
Are you serious? This forum doesn't get a TON of traffic, and a bump only 2 days later is kinda silly. People probably didn't answer because they don't know. I don't know for sure either, but I THINK you could do it. You could TRY dropping a 4187 requesting training and reclass- ask a Career Counselor for some guidance. You could also search for the S-1 forum on BCKS, someone said they got answers there..
I apologize for my lack of experience on this forum, but your comment was a little uncalled for. I haven't been on this forum in particular, but have been on other forums. it was a simple bump, not a rude or inflammatory one. I hope other people aren't as rude as you are on here. |
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| Posts: 8 | Location: Sandbox | Registered: 02 August 2009 | |
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quote: Originally posted by SGT. T:
I'm not too keen on the reenlistment into 68W, but before you make the switch I will tell you 68W is no walk in the park. You may very well end up at a battalion aid station, which is actually the best assignment you can ask for as a 68W, you are basically an infantryman until someone gets hurt, it's the paramount of any medics career. Unfortunately you may also end up in a hospital or clinic environment, and for most 68W's it's the pits. A lot of check the block training, and just overall nonsense, not too mention the doc's with egos bigger than Star Jones (before the surgery). I've never seen NCO's so willing to throw each other under the bus than in a hospital, so if you do make the switch pray for an Infantry assignment. The only good thing I can say about working in a hospital is that you'll have plenty of time to knock out some college; In an infantry unit, not so much, you'll be lucky to finish a few correspondence courses here an there, lol. Oh not to mention promotion points are sky high right now. 68W can be a very rewarding MOS, if your with an infantry unit. You get to practice your skills and you'll learn techniques that will actually save lives in a combat environment, but heaven forbid you should end up at any AMC, the biggest regret of my career was picking an ASI that pretty much ensures I'll be in a hospital for the rest of my Army life.
Thanks for the info and the response, I appreciate it greatly. yeah, I'm around MEDEVAC now and have a lot of comtact with the aid stations here, and kind of see what you're talking about. I'm actually a couple years out of a nursing degree, but want some field experience before I apply to AECP. I've started the motions to talk to my chain about this issue; I just wanted to find out as much information as a could before I talk to the 1SG in the next few days. I would like to do TDY in return and come back to this battalion. The biggest thing I DON'T want is to not be able to take advantage of my current MOS being over strength. |
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| Posts: 8 | Location: Sandbox | Registered: 02 August 2009 | |
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quote: Originally posted by AutobahnSHO: quote: Originally posted by JayhawkSoldier:
I apologize for my lack of experience on this forum, but your comment was a little uncalled for. I haven't been on this forum in particular, but have been on other forums. it was a simple bump, not a rude or inflammatory one. I hope other people aren't as rude as you are on here.
no worries man, i was having a bad day here and didn't notice the smileys. thanks for your input. I apologize- I thought the smileys would indicate I was pulling your leg, while pointing out that this forum moves link pond water..
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| Posts: 8 | Location: Sandbox | Registered: 02 August 2009 | |
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quote: Originally posted by DocSmash03: Just to give you a heads up.. The AIT for 68W can be a bit of a nerve tester... the IETS will drive you nuts. Anyways to back up SGT. T it can be very rewarding, im currently deployed as a line medic in an infantry unit. The clinic and line jobs are definitely two different monsters quite a rivalry though.  If you want good hands on training and experiences then the Infantry or Cav is the best units you can be in. Im not sure how the L2 profile will be held against you getting on the ling though. GOOD LUCK!
Well I got an update. I guess being out of my enlistment window I can still re-enlist under option 3 due to 63B being over strength and 68W still being under strength. and I heard back from the school and they said the PULHES is only something for IET soldiers. So for now it looks like a good situation. Hopefully I'll be able to do TDY in return and come back to my battalion in 1st CAV. I'm also going to be using this as a stepping stone for completing my nursing degree. keep your fingers crossed everyone. |
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| Posts: 8 | Location: Sandbox | Registered: 02 August 2009 | |
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