I served as what you call now a " line medic" 1966/68 for HAWK missile Regensburg Germany. The duty couldn't have been better. I was pretty much my own boss with having 3 vehicles, no inspections or KP. Most of all as a medic I was given a lot of respect. For some reason the respect was similar to what an officer got. Being a medic is the greatest duty in the Army. I'm glad I was called to do it. 91a10/91b20
Cool video Ben Allen! I think the best thing that would come from being a medic is that everything you learn you can take with you when you get out the Army and basically for the rest of your life. So for example if someone gets stabbed or they get injured I'll be able to help them because I learned how to treat that wound. You could potentially save a life when you're a medic which is the best thing you can do as a human being.
One of the best jobs in the army. You do get the ability to work with a lot of different people and absorb a lot of their training as well. A good medic is worth his weight in gold. Ft. Sill to Ft. Sam 68W 2009-2015
Love this video! You guys have so many opportunities to learn from others- you are so lucky! Your knowledge & intelligence is something that no one can ever take from you! Remember to pay it forward in the future! God bless all our soldiers. ❤
Best part for me about being a 68W for the past 6 years is being part of a Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team (FRST) and being the first surgical intervention for wounded casualties on the battlefield. Living in the field and being self-sufficient for first 72 hours is great. We bring all the equipment a modern day hospital to the battlefield to do our jobs.
@Jahod Davis im good theres a few jobs I would take but if im stuck with it for 4 or more years kinda want it to be something I somewhat enjoy. I'm a medical esthitian curently so medical In the army would just make sence
Hey Sarge, National Guard 09r (Cadet) who's premed looking to go into being commisioned medical officer. I just shadowed some medics and providers (A COL. Who I knew from my home town he's a health teach after retiring from medical pratice). Fun times. Drink water change your socks and take a shower. I swear to god it solves most issues
I'm going to basic training in May and AIT afterward. I can't wait until AIT so that I can actually learn about the medical field. I've always been interested in that field and can't wait to go through training and become a 60W.
Hey man I’ve been giving a lot of thought towards 68w for awhile now and I’m getting ready to meet with a recruiter about it. My grandfather was a combat medic in Vietnam and I have so much respect for you guys. Any advice on what medical things I should emphasize my studying on before basic?
I was a 68W from 2011-2018 in the Guard. Got out an E4. Finishing up all my MEPS stuff and going active duty. Trying to go back as a 68W. Anyone have insight into being an E5 or E6 68W?
I’m currently a firefighter/paramedic interested in joining the reserves as a combat medic. I have a friend who served in the Army and Air Force. They’re STRONGLY advising against joining the army. The issue is there is no job in the Air Force that interests me, so I don’t see the point in signing up if I’m not excited by what I’m doing. Any insight?
Some people put insane importance over how air force has better quality of life. In my opinion, quality of life is only worth it if you’re doing a job you actually want. Why force yourself into a branch that doesn’t interest you just because your food and dorm is nicer?
I’m at meps currently and started to really second guess myself and question whether I really wanted to be a 68w and go army but this really reassured me and put me more at ease because just this past Monday I found out I would have to ship within a week of getting my job and I swear in tomorrow and ship Monday, May 3, 2021 and basic officially starts May 10, 2021
Good luck, I just finished my AIT for 68W at the end of September. Just make sure to retain all the info you learn in AIT, and enjoy Camp Bullis, you'll learn a lot there.
I’m curious about the best way to go about becoming an Army ranger. In your opinion is it in my best interest signing as a 68W or infantrymen. Or anything else that could really point me to that direction. Would it be more likely to land the job if I was a 68W... I apologize if it’s a bad question, I’m just genuinely curious on what would be my best bet.
Its all about the work you're willing to put in, rangers are the best direct action raid force In the world. Rasp is incredibly difficult as is ranger school you have to have a ton of mental fortitude to get in. If I we you I'd do a 68w option with option 40 which is a guarantee that you get to go to rasp but not that you get into the 75th. 68w has more marketable skills for when you go out and you can be in any unit as a medic so it leaves alot of flexibility
Hey I’m an 88L here reclassing as a 68W. Instead of going to FT Sam I’m gonna be going to Bragg for MOS-T training and a bit nervous. Do you know anything about the training there, or what it’s like for MOS-T’s? I’m pretty excited, I’m doing a return PCS meaning I’m going to return to the boats as a medic instead of an engineer when I’ve finished. But Ft Bragg scares me when I’ve spent my Army career in a chill boat unit. 😅
I took the asvab and made a 55. A 104 st, and a 106 gt. The required gt for 68w is 107 does that mean I have to take the test again. I go to meps tomorrow
Your AIT gets cut in half. The first 2 months are to get your EMT license, and the 2nd 2 months is whiskey phase, where you apply what you learned in the field. If you go in with your EMT, you only have to do whiskey phase
I have a question, how long do you have to be in the army before you can leave and still get your benefits for being a veteran? Also what benefits do you get when you leave the army being an army medic?
Hey Ben, Im EMT certified and after completion of the course and enlisting as68w would I be qualified for a paramedic in the real world once everything is all said and done? Or, Would I have to go through paramedic school in order to qualify for the National Registry Exam for a paramedic certification?
Crazy question. Can combat medics go to earn tabs and badges like Ranger,Sapper,Sniper,Air Assult,Airborne,Pathfinder, SOCM course, etc etc maybe even random ones like dive course? Also can you do these if NG or Reserves? Would Reserves have better opportunities to achieve these badges/tabs high speed learning since NG is unit based, or is it just a matter of being put in for slot? Can you also have any of these put in NG/Reserves contract before joining like SOCM, Ranger, etc. Of course assuming qualifications are met already like able to pass ranger pt levels or shoot expert for sniper school Thanks for any information and help!
Ranger, Air Assault, Airborne, & Pathfinder: Absolutely. Sapper, highly unlikely as a Medic. SOCM, you need to be in a SOF component. I.e. SF, Ranger Regiment, CA, or 160th. Other than that, good luck trying to get SOCM. NG/Reserves is more complex, their funding is a bit different when it comes to slotting for schools unless you’re in a NG SFG. Better off attempting these schools through the Active Component. And no you cannot get SOCM or Ranger in your contract for a NG/Reserve enlistment. Hopefully that provides some clarity.
Ben I would like to speak with you on 68w privately. Should I email you? What's the best form of contact besides RUclips comment section? I'd greatly appreciate it! Edit: I dont use snapchat or instagram
Would you say if your PT and GT score is up there is it likely to get a rasp slot at AIT? And also do you know if having an RN would interfere with being a medic? From what I read, in the hospital they are like “techs” and I know as a civilian you are not allowed to be a tech if you have your RN.
Worst part, no certifications transfer to civilian but EMT-B which is a minimum wage job most places, military training barely transfers to civ ed for healthcare degrees,
Specifically, the transfer of military ed to civilian certs, don't know how I could affect that, attempting to get ACLS, PHTLS, and PALS was a battle I had to fight and guess what, even with those certs an EMT-B, the only certificate a 68W holds you'll probably still make minimum wage.
Paramedic, you need to challenge the test within 30 days after AIT, which most soldiers will not pass that class after EMT class. After that Paramedic is generally a whole associates degree or a reclass to flight medic, which isn't super easy to get that reclass but its doable and I recommend it. I am in nursing school and after 5 years on active my school honored 6 credits of a required 120 because the Army doesn't care about accrediting its training. And anyone can take a civil service exam to be a firefighter, I volunteer and have no interest in doing it as a career. The MOS of Combat Medic is good army side and allows opportunities to see things but if you want more, you need to get a formal education which is why i left active for the reserves.
@@Rex32909 Flight medic is a 68W F2, think you need a minimum 2 years whiskey before you can apply, there is other restrictions had my squad leader and other friends who were W's go. Plenty of non-veterans get on the job
I served as what you call now a " line medic" 1966/68 for HAWK missile Regensburg Germany. The duty couldn't have been better. I was pretty much my own boss with having 3 vehicles, no inspections or KP. Most of all as a medic I was given a lot of respect. For some reason the respect was similar to what an officer got. Being a medic is the greatest duty in the Army. I'm glad I was called to do it. 91a10/91b20
Loved my units Docs. We had a few we’d specifically ask for when we went to the field and deployed. Always have your Docs back. Respect.
Cool video Ben Allen! I think the best thing that would come from being a medic is that everything you learn you can take with you when you get out the Army and basically for the rest of your life. So for example if someone gets stabbed or they get injured I'll be able to help them because I learned how to treat that wound. You could potentially save a life when you're a medic which is the best thing you can do as a human being.
One of the best jobs in the army. You do get the ability to work with a lot of different people and absorb a lot of their training as well. A good medic is worth his weight in gold.
Ft. Sill to Ft. Sam 68W 2009-2015
I’m going the same route, leaving for ft sill on November 23rd
@@codybossert684 have fun and be safe man. One bit of advice: take care of your career and do what’s best for YOU!
My son was at ft sill and finishing up his 8 weeks here at ft Sam headed to ft Benning next Friday
@@kissmyass979 that’s awesome. I hope he has a long, great career.
Leaving for fort sill 09/17/24
JUST PASSED THE NREMT!!!! Whiskey phase here we go
Just enlisted as 68w excited to ship out in June after i graduate
Get ready for a long AIT 🤙
Hey what’s the required asvab score for 68w?
Same!
How is your security clearance investigation going?
@@collinbundy9118 it’s not really the overall score but more of the line scores. Get at least a 70 though
I’m 68W going to Fort Sill June 2020, y’all got me really hyped for my medic opportunities and dope shit to do!
@Alexia Perez that's dope man what day in June?
Alexia Perez nice bro I’m going June 10th maybe I’ll see you there 🤘🏼
Headed to Fort Sill in February, Sam Houston in June. Good luck yall
Johnathan DeWitt me too. I leave February 24th.
I got to Fort Sill in January for 68W
Love this video! You guys have so many opportunities to learn from others- you are so lucky! Your knowledge & intelligence is something that no one can ever take from you! Remember to pay it forward in the future! God bless all our soldiers. ❤
Best part for me about being a 68W for the past 6 years is being part of a Forward Resuscitative Surgical Team (FRST) and being the first surgical intervention for wounded casualties on the battlefield. Living in the field and being self-sufficient for first 72 hours is great. We bring all the equipment a modern day hospital to the battlefield to do our jobs.
Being a medic in a Ranger Bn was the BEST medical training I've ever had!!
So you were a medic w/ the Army Rangers?!?!?
Thank god im going to be at Fort Sam during fall and winter.
Congrats on the promotion Sgt
Thanks Dude!
Just graduated BCT a couple weeks ago and I head to AIT for 68W next summer. So hyped!
Camacho, good luck & God bless! Be safe out there!
Hi guys. I’m a former uk veteran medic with 2 combat tours. Loving your videos. Very interesting to see ur training and ur enthusiasm. 👍
Former US Army Flight Medic. Your UK MERT teams on the CH-47s are amazing.
@@FM-ig3th For real. I've seen so many videos on those MERT teams in the RAF and the professionalism just amazes me
This is the top mos I have picked! I hope its available if not I may wait it out. thx for all the info 👍
@Jahod Davis im good theres a few jobs I would take but if im stuck with it for 4 or more years kinda want it to be something I somewhat enjoy. I'm a medical esthitian curently so medical In the army would just make sence
Hey Sarge, National Guard 09r (Cadet) who's premed looking to go into being commisioned medical officer. I just shadowed some medics and providers (A COL. Who I knew from my home town he's a health teach after retiring from medical pratice). Fun times. Drink water change your socks and take a shower. I swear to god it solves most issues
so excited... shipping off to fort sill July 2020
Hell yeah
Same 27th🤘
I'm going to basic training in May and AIT afterward. I can't wait until AIT so that I can actually learn about the medical field. I've always been interested in that field and can't wait to go through training and become a 60W.
I got two weeks before I leave to sill this is some good shit to know for Sam
Good luck Eunice. Ben was at Fort Sill for basics
Bunch of slots available and it ships March 23rd. IM THINKING ABOUT IT!
Just graduated AIT, I’m now at schofield
I was a medic back when they were 91A. Also served in 1AD. #6 reason chicks dig Medics!
Civilian here even I know , if he's squared away doc never pays for drinks.
Facts lol
September 24 68w super excited!!!!!
Basic is gonna suck and AIT isn't what they hype it up to be. Once you get to your unit though, shit will be nice. What component are you?
Hey man I’ve been giving a lot of thought towards 68w for awhile now and I’m getting ready to meet with a recruiter about it. My grandfather was a combat medic in Vietnam and I have so much respect for you guys. Any advice on what medical things I should emphasize my studying on before basic?
I was a 68W from 2011-2018 in the Guard. Got out an E4. Finishing up all my MEPS stuff and going active duty. Trying to go back as a 68W. Anyone have insight into being an E5 or E6 68W?
Update? I’m about to enter the guard as a combat medic. How was it!
Fort Sill October 15th Can’t wait!
Good luck Christian!
Ft chill! Prepare! It’s going to be cold af bro
Thank you Elizabeth! And I hope it’s a warm winter this year
I’m currently a firefighter/paramedic interested in joining the reserves as a combat medic. I have a friend who served in the Army and Air Force. They’re STRONGLY advising against joining the army. The issue is there is no job in the Air Force that interests me, so I don’t see the point in signing up if I’m not excited by what I’m doing. Any insight?
What about Pararescuemen (PJ)?
Some people put insane importance over how air force has better quality of life. In my opinion, quality of life is only worth it if you’re doing a job you actually want. Why force yourself into a branch that doesn’t interest you just because your food and dorm is nicer?
@@giovannisanta9770 that shit hard af to get into you have no idea
I’m at meps currently and started to really second guess myself and question whether I really wanted to be a 68w and go army but this really reassured me and put me more at ease because just this past Monday I found out I would have to ship within a week of getting my job and I swear in tomorrow and ship Monday, May 3, 2021 and basic officially starts May 10, 2021
I ship may 3rd to! Going 68w as well, hopefully we get to meet!
Good luck, I just finished my AIT for 68W at the end of September. Just make sure to retain all the info you learn in AIT, and enjoy Camp Bullis, you'll learn a lot there.
I’m curious about the best way to go about becoming an Army ranger. In your opinion is it in my best interest signing as a 68W or infantrymen. Or anything else that could really point me to that direction. Would it be more likely to land the job if I was a 68W... I apologize if it’s a bad question, I’m just genuinely curious on what would be my best bet.
Its all about the work you're willing to put in, rangers are the best direct action raid force In the world. Rasp is incredibly difficult as is ranger school you have to have a ton of mental fortitude to get in. If I we you I'd do a 68w option with option 40 which is a guarantee that you get to go to rasp but not that you get into the 75th. 68w has more marketable skills for when you go out and you can be in any unit as a medic so it leaves alot of flexibility
Love the vids brother. Have you been deployed?
Hey I’m an 88L here reclassing as a 68W. Instead of going to FT Sam I’m gonna be going to Bragg for MOS-T training and a bit nervous. Do you know anything about the training there, or what it’s like for MOS-T’s? I’m pretty excited, I’m doing a return PCS meaning I’m going to return to the boats as a medic instead of an engineer when I’ve finished. But Ft Bragg scares me when I’ve spent my Army career in a chill boat unit. 😅
Man I’m stuck between 11B and 68W like I wanna deploy and handle combat but I also want opportunity outside of the military
68w deploy and see combat as well, besides right now nothing is really going on in the world so even if you were infantry you might not even deploy.
As a combat medic are you guaranteed to see combat. I really wanted to go infantry but I do like the medic aspect as well.
Not really guaranteed.
Ben Allen did you see combat?
@@bluethunder9102 Yeah he did it's in a couple of his videos
As infantry you aren't guaranteed
I took the asvab and made a 55. A 104 st, and a 106 gt. The required gt for 68w is 107 does that mean I have to take the test again. I go to meps tomorrow
How much time do you have in your hands compared to being in infantry? I’m looking to do collage corses while in service.
68W shipping out February 10 Ft Leonard wood thanks for the video !
Specs I’ll see you there, I ship out same day!
I got February 11th 😂
Specs same 😂 good luck to us.
Alex Shit, see y’all there lmfao
Is helicopter evac medic a separate mos?
Im here cause college is fucking expensive. Havnt watched the video yet let’s find out if it’s worth risking my life🤞🏼
Currently finishing up EMT-B considering AEMT before enlisting is there any benefit to enlisting as 68W while EMT-B and even AEMT qualified?
Your AIT gets cut in half. The first 2 months are to get your EMT license, and the 2nd 2 months is whiskey phase, where you apply what you learned in the field. If you go in with your EMT, you only have to do whiskey phase
I have a question, how long do you have to be in the army before you can leave and still get your benefits for being a veteran? Also what benefits do you get when you leave the army being an army medic?
Any Guard combat medics?? I’m close to going to meps and choosing my mos. I really want to do 68w. Is there a difference with guard / active ?
Going to Fort Leanord Wood in June 2020. Hope I don't die LOL
I went to basic training starting June and I just got to Fort Sam yesterday. Are you at Ft Sam? Are we in the same company? Lmao
Can someone train directly for helicopter medevac or do you have to be a healthcare specialist first?
You probably wont do a whole lot of helicopter medevac as a 68w.
68w ship out August 5th excited but nervous as hell
クリプト that’s my ship date also
@@theflag5295 what's your MOS
68W 😂
クリプト fort Jackson !
Same lmao we’re really out here 😂
Hey Ben, Im EMT certified and after completion of the course and enlisting as68w would I be qualified for a paramedic in the real world once everything is all said and done? Or, Would I have to go through paramedic school in order to qualify for the National Registry Exam for a paramedic certification?
You would actually have to go through the school!
@@TheBenAllen. my recruiter lied to me today! lol he said i would walk out a paramedic. whatsup with that ? haha
@@dpeboyee2945 probably doesn’t know the specifics
68w fortsill 28th may yaay!!,,👍👍
eunice mwangi I ship out to fort sill February 24th. How did you like it? I have the same MOS
Tashierra Stewart what other medical mos did the army have ?
jay b I honestly don’t know. They should all be posted online though. I knew which MOS I wanted going in.
68W fort sill June 8th 2020 hooah
68W Fort Sill July 20th 😮😮
I've heard that if you already have your NREMT-B before going as a 68W, you start as an E4. Is there any truth to that?
Yea you have to request acasp contract and you get directly to e4 with emtb
@@DesmondDoss1 ty
Ya can confirm as well
can you go to emt training before you go into the army as a 68w
Yes
Crazy question. Can combat medics go to earn tabs and badges like Ranger,Sapper,Sniper,Air Assult,Airborne,Pathfinder, SOCM course, etc etc maybe even random ones like dive course?
Also can you do these if NG or Reserves? Would Reserves have better opportunities to achieve these badges/tabs high speed learning since NG is unit based, or is it just a matter of being put in for slot?
Can you also have any of these put in NG/Reserves contract before joining like SOCM, Ranger, etc.
Of course assuming qualifications are met already like able to pass ranger pt levels or shoot expert for sniper school
Thanks for any information and help!
Ranger, Air Assault, Airborne, & Pathfinder: Absolutely. Sapper, highly unlikely as a Medic. SOCM, you need to be in a SOF component. I.e. SF, Ranger Regiment, CA, or 160th. Other than that, good luck trying to get SOCM. NG/Reserves is more complex, their funding is a bit different when it comes to slotting for schools unless you’re in a NG SFG. Better off attempting these schools through the Active Component. And no you cannot get SOCM or Ranger in your contract for a NG/Reserve enlistment.
Hopefully that provides some clarity.
Medics are not authorized to attend Sniper School.
Would you recommend this to an NREMT certified father with a family? Im motivated and patriotic
I would, just know it would mean a little time away from the fam.
@@TheBenAllen. even as a 29 yr old? Thanks for the replies btw this helps me out immensely
taylor gen yup
@@TheBenAllen. thanks again
@@TangoGulf did you decide on joining?
How's going just wanted to asked what if your NREMT certified and want to be a 68W ?
Then you can skip the emt portion
You cut 8 weeks off your AIT and go straight in to the rest out of basic training
How did y’all pass ur emt phase in so little time and pass the nremt
Can I join Combat medic in Army national guard? I studied 3 yrs in Nursing school and I'm 35 yrs old Now.. want to join Army National guard
The best thing about being a medic is savings life's
Ben I would like to speak with you on 68w privately. Should I email you? What's the best form of contact besides RUclips comment section? I'd greatly appreciate it!
Edit: I dont use snapchat or instagram
How much say do you have to decide if you want to be in a hospital/clinic vs field
Very little
Ben Allen WOW they don’t even have like a preference sheet to be filled out? Or something along those lines?
jay b nope
Ben Allen one last question do you think it’s possible to take online classes as a 68w?
Soldier Medic!
Would you say if your PT and GT score is up there is it likely to get a rasp slot at AIT? And also do you know if having an RN would interfere with being a medic? From what I read, in the hospital they are like “techs” and I know as a civilian you are not allowed to be a tech if you have your RN.
Your scores won’t really affect it, and no being an rn wont stop you from being a medic lol
Ben Allen What would affect it then? Just if they have spots available and whoever volunteers first???
If they have spots and which soldiers do the best in AIT
How is the vacancy for a medic position?
The Army always needs medics.
Can you be a combat medic and be an officer? How does that work?
No
Can you do this job if you sign up for the reserves?
Yes
Do you get college credit for 68w, shipping out in July 21!!
You get a few.
@@TheBenAllen. Hey! which credits would you get?
Is there a way I can DM you? I have many questions and would really appreciate your feedback.
Instagram
Ben Allen but ur name is Alvarado
Worst part, no certifications transfer to civilian but EMT-B which is a minimum wage job most places, military training barely transfers to civ ed for healthcare degrees,
Specifically, the transfer of military ed to civilian certs, don't know how I could affect that, attempting to get ACLS, PHTLS, and PALS was a battle I had to fight and guess what, even with those certs an EMT-B, the only certificate a 68W holds you'll probably still make minimum wage.
Paramedic, you need to challenge the test within 30 days after AIT, which most soldiers will not pass that class after EMT class. After that Paramedic is generally a whole associates degree or a reclass to flight medic, which isn't super easy to get that reclass but its doable and I recommend it. I am in nursing school and after 5 years on active my school honored 6 credits of a required 120 because the Army doesn't care about accrediting its training. And anyone can take a civil service exam to be a firefighter, I volunteer and have no interest in doing it as a career. The MOS of Combat Medic is good army side and allows opportunities to see things but if you want more, you need to get a formal education which is why i left active for the reserves.
@@Rex32909 Flight medic is a 68W F2, think you need a minimum 2 years whiskey before you can apply, there is other restrictions had my squad leader and other friends who were W's go. Plenty of non-veterans get on the job
@@Rex32909 yeah 8 years, definitely more promotion opportunities and different job positions
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