when i become a doctor of physical therapy, it says on their (army) site that medical professionals don't go through basic training like the rest of the soldiers and instead go though an officer training camp which sounds really like a watered down version of basic training... is it?
i really hope its not because i want to be just like a regular soldier who goes through basic but i can only join once i get my degree...
2006-10-20 06:13:28 · 11 answers · asked by john s 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes it is watered down... One of my closest friends is an LTC in the Army as a Doctor, and he told me about his Officer training, and it was so lame... His daily PT consisted of playing volleyball and crap like that.
2006-10-20 06:46:59 · answer #1 · answered by Rob B 69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 17:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all some background and setting for you to think about, I am a current ROTC Cadet at UC Berkeley. I was VP of my NHS =) so I got you there, and I also maxed out all my AP/Honors classes at my high school. That being said, ROTC makes me feel like nothing I've ever accomplished up until the day I joined mattered. The point is that JROTC is quite frankly useless, it does nothing to prepare you for the difficulties, challenges, and damn pride you feel to be part of ROTC. The people you will meet at college ROTC will be amazing, your Battalion Commander will be someone you will look up to in awe (I know I do). If you didn't feel like reading all that THIS is where your answer is!!! - You do not need to do ROTC in college to become an officer. Nonetheless, you cannot leave college without ROTC experience and expect to become a commissioned officer. The most you can be straight out of college without ROTC is probably Specialist (E-4) which isn't too bad. - Now if you know the Army is for you then I would recommend trying to get into the ROTC program. There are many benefits that you will have over regular college students, as follows: 1. Leadership- Whether you are the leader or just learning to lead 2. Discipline- My platoon's PT is a few days a week starting at 0630 3. Financially- You can try for a 4-year, 3-year, or 2-year scholarships - Now it's MUCH easier to try and get a 4-year scholarship, especially with your grades and achievements - If you didn't get a scholarship the first time then you can try to get the 3- or 2-year scholarships, however these are harder to come by and are usually more abundant for Reservists 4. Contracting- After you contract, you will receive a monthly stipend depending on your year at school - You also receive a nice goodie bag x] Overall, ROTC is a very rewarding program that I am grateful to be in. Our trainings, PTs, and classes have proven to be some milestones that make me proud to call myself an ROTC Cadet. As for your dreams of becoming a "fairly high ranked officer." As a cadet, you can only go in as a 2nd Lieutenant, you start at the bottom of the officer barrel, but higher than pretty much everyone else that's just enlisted. After about 2 years you can make 1st Lieutenant and so on so forth (you will learn this if you decide to do ROTC). Most importantly the grading scale for your OML (which determines if you go Active or Reserve and the branch you will serve in): 40% GPA in college (how difficult your college is does not matter, only raw numbers) 15% PT score 40% This will be graded on multiple leadership opportunities (Such as going overseas for ROTC programs, clubs, sports, color guard, LDAC) Basically, the Army is what you make out of it, nothing is easy. If you wanted a quick ride into becoming an officer then I'd rethink why you want to join to begin with. If anything the Army ROTC program is harder because of how tough the conditions are. I wake up early every morning and am exhausted by the end of the day, but it's worth it. Is it worth it for you? Think about that.
2016-05-22 05:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Individuals who are recruited into the military in special-skills fields such as law and medicine go thru a yes, watered-down version of OCS. I remember having to show one doc how to pin on his railroad tracks, they were crooked.
(Except in the Marines where they get their docs from the Navy and make their lawyers go thru the same training as everyone else).
See if you can find a military doctor (active or Reserve) who can give you the straight scoop. Try your local VA, the one where my sister works has Reservists for over 1/3 their medical staff.
2006-10-20 06:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by blueprairie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, its true maybe u dont have to do all the training stove, but if its necessary part of ur obligations is fight 4 ur country, so if they ask u to go, u wont have a choice. If u dont like the fighting, i would recomend u to go and try to find another type of job.
Hope this help u!
2006-10-20 06:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by jalina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all us military officer candidate schools are all the same and yes it is some what watered down. join the navy medical service corps.
2006-10-20 06:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by Rusty Shackleford 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do yourself a favor go in as a officer and if you want to get nuts then go to survival school.
2006-10-20 06:17:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not quite as physical, but bet your bootie
it isn't a picnic.It's more mental
2006-10-20 06:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a recruiter
2006-10-20 06:15:29 · answer #9 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone needs to start from the bottom to learn humility. You will be no different at first.
2006-10-20 06:15:12 · answer #10 · answered by Zoila 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋