68W attached to infantry is what I wanted! I just joined the National Guard as a 68W, and have been an EMT for a decade. I’m glad that I’m slated to be attached to the infantry, because I also just graduated nursing school! So, my civilian job will be in a hospital. I don’t want to be working as an RN in a hospital for my civilian job, and then having to work in a hospital for my national guard duty too! I want to get some field time!
The worst medicine is not doing anything to even a minor injury. Look up things if you don't know something. If you come in as an e4 going to a line company, be open minded to your senior medic and other medics, because you are private until you gain time and experience. Don't be the new e4 who was prior ems who thinks he's the shit. Those are the worst
I was a grunt for 9 years, airborne, ranger school, fucing loved it. I never had to worry about what I said and how I said it, dark humor was always there and you're bros are always there to beat your ass or brighten your mood, one thing is we always have each other's backs, at home or especially in combat. We habe a code we live by it'd not some punch word for he fucking day that's what separates us from the rest of the herd. We live our job, it's a life style and I loved every second of it. I got out in 09 because the army was just taking steps off the stupid deep end and looking at shit today glad I did get out and not retire like I wanted to.
If it's like you say it is I think I'll be in my dream job lol. I'm working to get an Option 4 to go to Airborne as a 68w when I enlist this fall (taking time to get in shape) and then I'll apply to RASP while in Ft Benning. I've always been fascinated with military weapons and equipment for some reason and the idea of being a part of something greater than myself that gives me purpose is exactly what I want in life. I want to push myself to be the best person I can be and I want to have a job that makes me feel like I need to get up in the morning to help the people I care about out, so I genuinely think the Rangers and 68W is a good path for me. I feel like every kid fresh out of high school who's interested in the military wants to join SOF or some shit, but I seriously want to make this happen
@@mali__3844 hell yeah dude! Do you have any suggestions for someone taking the same path? I'm looking to get an Option 4 to get guaranteed Airborne as a 68W and then I'm planning on going to RASP after Airborne Is there specific stuff I should practice before basic and AIT? I have a pretty surface level of knowledge about stuff like stopping bleeds and suturing, but not really anything else yet. I've mostly just been focusing on getting into better shape before enlisting
@@ChickentNug for me ait was very mentally draining its a ton of stuff crammed into a short amount of time if I where you I'd start studying EMT basics and stuff of that nature you have two phases in ait for whiskey it's EMT that's about 6 - 7 weeks that just focuses on you getting basic EMT knowledge and preparing you for taking the NREMT this test is difficult and will adapt to you as you take it so don't get comfortable when you take it you start getting comfortable and you miss key parts of the test after EMT you move into whiskey phase this focuses on combat medic and trauma treatments this course is much easier than EMT I didn't have to study for any test during whiskey and basic is straight forward everything is done and planned for you everyday you'll have early days and late nights so prepare for that
I think this will be the MOS I will be striving for. Talked to a recruiter; I just have to study study for the Asvab for the high score. Getting waivers for my mild asthma.
Aye bro, watch grammar hero on yt to help with the asvab, got a 53 with only 8 hours of study before my test and im signing to become a combat medic tmr!
@@charlieroberts2211I scored a 50, but my line scores were all above 105… don’t worry about scoring really high, but pretty good in everything is my best advice especially your general technical aim towards 110… I qualified for signal and intelligence, such as 94F, 35L,25D and 17C and a few more also got 91J,91D also 91B as tempted as I was to take 15Y cause it’s pretty hard to get, and the certifications are endless as well as pay/jobs on the civilian sector, I picked 68W… make sure you do tons of research on the MOS you think is best suited and relatable to you as a person not what’s just right in your face.. research into the future of job stability (if you don’t plan on making a career in the military) make sure the job is actually what it is displayed as not what the “recruiter tells you” the odds are you aren’t going to be “kicking down doors and taking down bad guys” 68W is extremely competitive and not always what people are expecting, or what it’s made out to be. A lot of times there isn’t a lot going on meaning you can get put in a bad spot and get in a depressed state for a bit, always ask questions don’t just stay in a position where you aren’t happy and yes sometimes it’s out of your control.. take opportunities request a line unit and be with the infantry boys don’t just assume you’ll get it.. it’s a 50/50 pray you get foxtrot don’t get into a pattern of partying and making an ass of yourself during the EMT training it’s hard and you NEED to study tons of guys get rolled back and or get dropped for not taking it seriously
@@TheBenAllen. Thank you for the reply! If you don’t mind, I have one more question. How many times did you deploy in your 4 year enlistment and for how long? Thank you!
They need specialty medics a lot at least when I was around which has been awhile but getting in a line platoon usually is reserved for E4P and below sometimes E5 you have to be extremely physical and mentally fit/capable more than almost any other job in all branches
@@godsway8501 shiiiiiiii.... Set around and wait, toxic leadership, not doing the job you joined for. To quote my buddy "The Army takes everything fun and ruins it" BUT, it was the best time of my life, which is why we say, "Embrace the Suck" because when your 40, and its gone all you have are memories.
@@JohnMiller-iu2sx So how long did you serve ( Do you recommend doing 20 years) , Do you recommend the Army Or Air Force cuz I just finished High School and I’m not really interested in College at the moment. My bad for all the questions just looking for answers I been watching these Vids all day. Btw Thanks 4 your service 💯💪🏾
Oh I absolutely recommend one Army combat arms enlistment (infantry, armor, artillery, or combat medic) its a character builder. 20 years though, not so much. But don't get married or have babies that way reenlistment is a choice. And if you reup then you can go to an easier job in the Army, or AF.
My only fear about joining as a 68W is not getting to be with or around infantry, how can I assure I can be a COMBAT medic do they all attach to infantry? Can a 68W go to rasp with an option 40?
hell yeah dude I'm taking a similar route. Haven't gone to MEPS yet, but I'm going to go for an Option 4 and then after Airborne I'll apply to RASP and hopefully join the 75th. If I don't make it through, I'll at least be in an Airborne unit, which would still be awesome
@@nickelodeo.n how often do they ship people out for it? I want to go in october with an Option 4 but I don't know how all of it works. I work during pretty much the entirety of my local recruiting station's hours so I can't call in and ask. I tried texting the recruiter but he hasn't responded
@@ChickentNug each year, they release all of the shipping dates that are available on october first. I’m my case, I wanted to leave late september/early october but since that was the end of their listings, there was only one date available and it was august. I really don’t know how often 68w option 4 comes along, but you may be able to see that with your recruiter even before meps if you can get a meeting with him.
We had our Doc put Infor his secondary MOS as 11B, He had to be in the Infantry for at least an yr. before he can apply for his EIB, we spent a lot of time training him and he received it, He was still a 31W, now he can go for his EMB, the physical parts were not a problem, the technical parts we were his test dummies and. He got his EMB, now we concentrated on his Air assault since he was already Airborne. Our company did everything we wanted to make sure that he was a part of our company. In our eyes he was an infantryman. If he is a combat medic assigned to an Infantry Company, he should be allowed to apply for EIB, this was in Germany in the Late 1980. Not sure about what you have to do now.
@@samchallender9875probably going to end up joining now. Guess a lot has happened since I last commented this as I don’t care about the pay anymore even surprisingly to me.
Being an infantry medic is a tough job. If you do not like hard physical excise go to a hospital and stay with the women and old nco's. Also you better do your job. While everyone else is resting you move among the grunts looing in each of their faces for a myriad of problems'. Heat exhaustion, limping, or anything else. Also you will carry extra canteens, socks, over the counter blister patches other tools of your trade. , Your job is to watch their health and not even an officer can over rule your decision. In return they affectionally call you "doc', allow you to sleep in the CP tent and give you first choice of canned rations. BUT, screw up and hurt one of your charges by accident or neglect or stupidity. And you might find yourself all alone in the middle of a jungle wondering where the rest of the patrol went.
I abuslty hate the I'd 68W! We are 91B! LoL. I got out because the great Army was going to send me back to Korea! I just got married and had a newborn son! Nope, I got out! I did four years active and four years Army guard! Omgosh! The Guard! Nobody could read a map! The reason I am looking up old memories tonight! My wife yelled at me today on a Florida beach!!!!! Can you help this person!!! Yep! I it was a young girl with heat cramps/ stroke! I felt so naked! I had nothing but ice to give her till ems arrived! 91 Brovo lol
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68W attached to infantry is what I wanted! I just joined the National Guard as a 68W, and have been an EMT for a decade. I’m glad that I’m slated to be attached to the infantry, because I also just graduated nursing school! So, my civilian job will be in a hospital. I don’t want to be working as an RN in a hospital for my civilian job, and then having to work in a hospital for my national guard duty too! I want to get some field time!
I have a healthcare degree and I'm not a fan of health care but I really love and enjoy your videos!! :-))
I'm just curious... Is there an occupation in the US military that deals with making bombs?
do 68W do PT if they are assigned to the clinic/Hospital?
I’d love to be attached to an infantry unit, currently just getting through Ft Sam to hopefully get sent out into big the world.
Love the dynamic of the overly muscular grunt and the medic he's emotionally dependent on
I just joined active duty as a 68W and I ship out in 4, days, wish me luck! Hoping to be attached to an infantry unit
Best of luck!
does active duty not know their duty station when they contract? I'm NG and when I went to MEPS they told me where I'd be assigned after BCT/AIT
The worst medicine is not doing anything to even a minor injury. Look up things if you don't know something. If you come in as an e4 going to a line company, be open minded to your senior medic and other medics, because you are private until you gain time and experience. Don't be the new e4 who was prior ems who thinks he's the shit. Those are the worst
Thanks for this. I’ll try be that guy
I was a grunt for 9 years, airborne, ranger school, fucing loved it. I never had to worry about what I said and how I said it, dark humor was always there and you're bros are always there to beat your ass or brighten your mood, one thing is we always have each other's backs, at home or especially in combat. We habe a code we live by it'd not some punch word for he fucking day that's what separates us from the rest of the herd. We live our job, it's a life style and I loved every second of it. I got out in 09 because the army was just taking steps off the stupid deep end and looking at shit today glad I did get out and not retire like I wanted to.
If it's like you say it is I think I'll be in my dream job lol. I'm working to get an Option 4 to go to Airborne as a 68w when I enlist this fall (taking time to get in shape) and then I'll apply to RASP while in Ft Benning.
I've always been fascinated with military weapons and equipment for some reason and the idea of being a part of something greater than myself that gives me purpose is exactly what I want in life. I want to push myself to be the best person I can be and I want to have a job that makes me feel like I need to get up in the morning to help the people I care about out, so I genuinely think the Rangers and 68W is a good path for me. I feel like every kid fresh out of high school who's interested in the military wants to join SOF or some shit, but I seriously want to make this happen
@@ChickentNugyou got it dude!
Transitioning from 12m to 68w. Cant wait to move away from the civilian world and actually dive in to the active army world
Just remember medics... When it comes to the well being of the soldier u have final say as to that soldier in all aspects
Just enlisted yesterday as a 68W super excited for basic
Good luck man
how'd it go?
@@ChickentNug good actually I'm finished with basic and ait and now I'm at airborne school!
@@mali__3844 hell yeah dude!
Do you have any suggestions for someone taking the same path? I'm looking to get an Option 4 to get guaranteed Airborne as a 68W and then I'm planning on going to RASP after Airborne
Is there specific stuff I should practice before basic and AIT? I have a pretty surface level of knowledge about stuff like stopping bleeds and suturing, but not really anything else yet. I've mostly just been focusing on getting into better shape before enlisting
@@ChickentNug for me ait was very mentally draining its a ton of stuff crammed into a short amount of time if I where you I'd start studying EMT basics and stuff of that nature you have two phases in ait for whiskey it's EMT that's about 6 - 7 weeks that just focuses on you getting basic EMT knowledge and preparing you for taking the NREMT this test is difficult and will adapt to you as you take it so don't get comfortable when you take it you start getting comfortable and you miss key parts of the test after EMT you move into whiskey phase this focuses on combat medic and trauma treatments this course is much easier than EMT I didn't have to study for any test during whiskey and basic is straight forward everything is done and planned for you everyday you'll have early days and late nights so prepare for that
I think this will be the MOS I will be striving for. Talked to a recruiter; I just have to study study for the Asvab for the high score. Getting waivers for my mild asthma.
Aye bro, watch grammar hero on yt to help with the asvab, got a 53 with only 8 hours of study before my test and im signing to become a combat medic tmr!
@@charlieroberts2211I scored a 50, but my line scores were all above 105… don’t worry about scoring really high, but pretty good in everything is my best advice especially your general technical aim towards 110… I qualified for signal and intelligence, such as 94F, 35L,25D and 17C and a few more also got 91J,91D also 91B as tempted as I was to take 15Y cause it’s pretty hard to get, and the certifications are endless as well as pay/jobs on the civilian sector, I picked 68W… make sure you do tons of research on the MOS you think is best suited and relatable to you as a person not what’s just right in your face.. research into the future of job stability (if you don’t plan on making a career in the military) make sure the job is actually what it is displayed as not what the “recruiter tells you” the odds are you aren’t going to be “kicking down doors and taking down bad guys” 68W is extremely competitive and not always what people are expecting, or what it’s made out to be. A lot of times there isn’t a lot going on meaning you can get put in a bad spot and get in a depressed state for a bit, always ask questions don’t just stay in a position where you aren’t happy and yes sometimes it’s out of your control.. take opportunities request a line unit and be with the infantry boys don’t just assume you’ll get it.. it’s a 50/50 pray you get foxtrot don’t get into a pattern of partying and making an ass of yourself during the EMT training it’s hard and you NEED to study tons of guys get rolled back and or get dropped for not taking it seriously
@@charlieroberts2211congratulations man!
Really helpful video man I picked 68w. I ship out to fort sill February 28th then AIT in fort Sam Houston
Swore into dep 2 days ago. I can't wait to be a medic! I ship out nov
I got out after 5y as an 11B. I’m planning to get back in as 68W, do you think I would have a better chance at getting attached to a line unit?
Leaving for basic October 15th then to Fort Sam as a 68W
Hey Ben! I love all of your videos man! I have a quick question. Can a medic get specialty schools like, airborne, air assault, ranger, etc?
Yes
@@TheBenAllen. Thank you for the reply! If you don’t mind, I have one more question. How many times did you deploy in your 4 year enlistment and for how long? Thank you!
They need specialty medics a lot at least when I was around which has been awhile but getting in a line platoon usually is reserved for E4P and below sometimes E5 you have to be extremely physical and mentally fit/capable more than almost any other job in all branches
Oh yeah you probably should figure out how to begin your mid 20s at most lmao
If you are 18 to 24 and thinking about joining, it sucks, but no one that's 30+ regrets their time in service. Except Carl, don't be a Carl. -11B
Why would you say it Sucks?!?!?
@@godsway8501 shiiiiiiii.... Set around and wait, toxic leadership, not doing the job you joined for. To quote my buddy "The Army takes everything fun and ruins it" BUT, it was the best time of my life, which is why we say, "Embrace the Suck" because when your 40, and its gone all you have are memories.
@@JohnMiller-iu2sx So how long did you serve ( Do you recommend doing 20 years) , Do you recommend the Army Or Air Force cuz I just finished High School and I’m not really interested in College at the moment. My bad for all the questions just looking for answers I been watching these Vids all day. Btw Thanks 4 your service 💯💪🏾
Oh I absolutely recommend one Army combat arms enlistment (infantry, armor, artillery, or combat medic) its a character builder. 20 years though, not so much. But don't get married or have babies that way reenlistment is a choice. And if you reup then you can go to an easier job in the Army, or AF.
@@godsway8501 I did 6 years in the guard, one deployment and got out. I'm currently using my g.I. bill to go to school just as something to do.
I graduate ait in a month when I pass ccas, just found out my first duty station is fort bliss
Honestly this very helpful thank you keep it up
Is it possible to request or chose to be attached to an infantry unit? Or is it just based on chance?
Not really request no. But you can get Airborne in your contract and you’ll almost definitely be in an infantry unit
Can u choose to just be a combat medic and just be with infantry the whole time because I wanna be in the line not in a hospital or a clinic
I loved being doc. Miss my boys 😢
My only fear about joining as a 68W is not getting to be with or around infantry, how can I assure I can be a COMBAT medic do they all attach to infantry? Can a 68W go to rasp with an option 40?
Hey I have the same question did you ever get an answer?
Nice video Sir👍.. thank you .. Enjoy it
Gotta have strong stomach to me a medic
That's why im a 89b
It's all true... Best time ever ...
I ship out to become a n airborne 68W in August. It’s exciting to know I’ll be taken care of.
hell yeah dude I'm taking a similar route. Haven't gone to MEPS yet, but I'm going to go for an Option 4 and then after Airborne I'll apply to RASP and hopefully join the 75th. If I don't make it through, I'll at least be in an Airborne unit, which would still be awesome
Update us bro
I am shipping out in august for 68w too!! Maybe we’ll see each other at Fort Sam Houston
@@nickelodeo.n how often do they ship people out for it? I want to go in october with an Option 4 but I don't know how all of it works. I work during pretty much the entirety of my local recruiting station's hours so I can't call in and ask. I tried texting the recruiter but he hasn't responded
@@ChickentNug each year, they release all of the shipping dates that are available on october first. I’m my case, I wanted to leave late september/early october but since that was the end of their listings, there was only one date available and it was august. I really don’t know how often 68w option 4 comes along, but you may be able to see that with your recruiter even before meps if you can get a meeting with him.
I dont wanna be a medic in a line unit coz it automatically sets you in two MOS's 68w and 11b its quite hard
Great insight 👍
Love your vibe
We had our Doc put Infor his secondary MOS as 11B, He had to be in the Infantry for at least an yr. before he can apply for his EIB, we spent a lot of time training him and he received it, He was still a 31W, now he can go for his EMB, the physical parts were not a problem, the technical parts we were his test dummies and. He got his EMB, now we concentrated on his Air assault since he was already Airborne. Our company did everything we wanted to make sure that he was a part of our company. In our eyes he was an infantryman. If he is a combat medic assigned to an Infantry Company, he should be allowed to apply for EIB, this was in Germany in the Late 1980. Not sure about what you have to do now.
Do you have time for night school as a 68W? I’m trying to finish my pre-reqs for P.A. school
68w in ait right now, week 1
Good job. Deus vult my friend
Foxtrot?
@@tylerv9167 whoooaaa
@@dark_master0824 I'm in alpha leaving Wednesday
Bulldogs lead the way
Im 17 thinking about joining when I turn 18. If I get the required scores to be a 68w, could I join being 5'6 5'7ish
Yes
Absolutely
Don’t think about it. Just do it. You will be very proud of yourself. ✌🏻
Can you carry a rifle?
5'7" is the average male height, don't stress about it
Just got out infantry school, starting civilian EMT school next week, thinking about switiching my mos if there is a chance
So could the training you learn as a whiskey transfer over to let’s say if you’re about to pursue nursing in college?
Be better to become a 68 charlie for that
So is there a way to request to be put in an infantry unit ? Or is it just per chance
Late but I actually just yesterday enlisted as a 68W! Shipping mid September
Hey man I’m a junior almost senior in hs and want to go in as 68, can you tell me how it’s going?
@@dirtbike_slayer8073 I fucking love my job.
What was the required asvab score for 68W?
Combat medic
Singapore
1988
It’s like I want to join the army but I just hate that the pay is terrible
army dont need you too
It’s not for you if you’re worried about pay
@@samchallender9875probably going to end up joining now. Guess a lot has happened since I last commented this as I don’t care about the pay anymore even surprisingly to me.
This is the happy side of being attached to infantry for those of you
What’s a scoot? Someone who is basically infantry?
I wanna know some real saving skills in a hot area bro
Haces videos en español? Quisiera saber cómo son los primeros días en la unidad después de terminar el AIT. Después de culminar el EMT, please
What is “the line”?
I’m a civilian paramedic firefighter. I am interested in going 68w in the reserves. What’s the process? How long is basic/ait?
Basic is around 10 weeks and AIT is around 16 weeks. Total of 26 weeks so it's a little bit less than 6 Months
If you have your nremt done before enlisting you’ll go in as a SPC and it’ll cut your AIT in half
@@wolftellerwhat's spc mean?
@@xx-knight-xx2119 Specialist rank or an E4 instead of entering as a private or E1
91B2P. 1989-1996.
Are you infantry, or attached as a differnt trade?
Being an infantry medic is a tough job. If you do not like hard physical excise go to a hospital and stay with the women and old nco's. Also you better do your job. While everyone else is resting you move among the grunts looing in each of their faces for a myriad of
problems'. Heat exhaustion, limping, or anything else. Also you will carry extra canteens,
socks, over the counter blister patches other tools of your trade. , Your job is to watch their health and not even an officer can over rule your decision. In return they affectionally call you "doc', allow you to sleep in the CP tent and give you first choice of canned rations. BUT, screw up and hurt one of your charges by accident or neglect or stupidity. And you might find yourself all alone in the middle of a jungle wondering where the rest of the patrol went.
I abuslty hate the I'd 68W! We are 91B! LoL. I got out because the great Army was going to send me back to Korea! I just got married and had a newborn son! Nope, I got out! I did four years active and four years Army guard! Omgosh! The Guard! Nobody could read a map! The reason I am looking up old memories tonight! My wife yelled at me today on a Florida beach!!!!! Can you help this person!!! Yep! I it was a young girl with heat cramps/ stroke! I felt so naked! I had nothing but ice to give her till ems arrived! 91 Brovo lol
As joke ing ly... Be good to medics cause they have the morphine