Going into the Army

[SengaKitty]

LOL I already chose my MOS Click Here for more information

[Nurian]

HOO-AH! Good choice

[trailerparkmedic]

I was a medic back when they were 91W. It is alternately boring and terrifying. Even though you are a woman, do not assume you will be safe and behind the "front lines." You might also get a super boring gig and sit in the doctor's office all day and just triage people for sick call.

I'm pretty sure the radiology program is longer than they're telling you. There's the initial training period, then there's a Phase 2 of AIT which is where you go to one of a small number of bases and get your hands on training (with some more classroom stuff).

If you're looking for something that will be marketable when you leave the military, go radiology. That is an associates degree program that will start you at a good salary. An EMT-B certification is worth slightly more than minimum wage. You could also get the M6 modifier on your medic MOS (like I would have been 91WM6) and you'll be an LVN (licensed vocational nurse). That is 1 year away from being an RN and a good job on its own (though most LVNs work in nursing homes, not hospitals).

Enjoy San Antonio, especially if you are there and able to go out during Fiesta.

If you have any questions, PM me.

[SengaKitty]

Thanks TPM I will definitely be PMing you with lots of questions. Having looked through, though, I'm pretty dead set on wanting to go for 68W. I'm not that interested in radiology and would rather get my EMT license. From there, there's also the option of eventually getting a PA license.

Anywho ya'll, I'm off to the real word job of.... gas station attendant *sigh* See ya'll soon, and I'll leave you with this video

Clicky Clicky for 68W win

[trailerparkmedic]

PA as in Physician's Assistant? Make sure you pay off any old debts and keep good credit. Officers need to pass a security clearance.

[Gawdzillers]

I wonder if i could join up if i lost a ton of weight.......

You've got it backwards. If you join, you WILL lose a ton of weight. You might want to train a little before going to basic, though, otherwise you'll fall behind the others, and the RDCs will murder you verbally.

[Amina516]

Good Luck, RHPG.

Just as an FYI...only Army Medics in CA and OK can challenge the LPN exams (in response to TPMs posting) And once licensed there, you can not usually have it endorsed by another state. Just something to keep in mind if youre thinking about the future. I agree though that a Rad degree, while less exciting, will be "worth more" if and when you leave the army.

[trailerparkmedic]

Just as an FYI...only Army Medics in CA and OK can challenge the LPN exams (in response to TPMs posting) And once licensed there, you can not usually have it endorsed by another state.

Actually, if you go beyond basic medic training and go to M6 training (LVN school), part of school is taking and passing the Texas LVN boards. The Army school even shows up on the state NCLEX list. I have no idea what states will accept the license, but I imagine you could retake the boards in your home state at the very least.

[SengaKitty]

Well, my resolve has strengthened even more (as if it needed anymore) and I'm now not only ready to go to the recruiter tomorrow, I'm excited about it. So thank you all so much again for your support and advice. I will let you know how it goes. I'm off to bed and setting my alarm so I can get up bright and early to go in.

[Sliceanddice]

You've got it backwards. If you join, you WILL lose a ton of weight. You might want to train a little before going to basic, though, otherwise you'll fall behind the others, and the RDCs will murder you verbally.

actually i was thinking if i had a goal like 'I want to get to this weight so i look more desirable for the navy' i would actually try to lose weight.
I really think it would work for me and if i don't have a permanent job in 6 months and have lost that weight i would join up.

I had a friend who was highly qualified for the air force but weight right on the almost 200 mark and was rejected because of it (she was shorter than me but really was only pleasantly pudgy) so i have a fear about weight and the military.

[SengaKitty]

I need to lose 12lbs. Just 12 more pounds. 10 of that is automatically water weight. I'm getting a pair of neoprene shorts when I get paid and I'm gonna start running every day. I *will* be in basic by the beginning of November damnit!

[McGoddess09]

Good luck!

And dare I say that you will look extremely sexy in your uniform?

[SengaKitty]

Bahaha I promise to post pictures

[McGoddess09]

YES! Now I will have awesome pictureto masturbate to to look at with pride!

[SengaKitty]

*facepalms* that is all