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Question

Okay so i want to join the Reserves , I was planning on joining the Medic. or admin. support i am not possitive yet what i want to do most likely the medic. ...So say i choose the medic path ...do i have to be in college before i go because i am doing the medic program or do they train me their ??? I am confused on that ! Also if i join the medic program would i be more likely to stay out of the war ????? Please answer ! Thanks so much !~

Answer 1

Go for the medical fields, they translate into a REAL JOB when you leave the service. Military admins are usually good for management positions at pizza restaurants.
We usually did not travel with female medics outside our FOB, (forward operating base) but when we conducted large scale raids, we shut down all unnecesary activities and took everyone that could tote a rifle. Cooks, communications, and every medical person we could stuff into the back of an ambulance, including the females. It was a massive show of force and support. We also did humanitarian medical missions into small, out lying villages, and female medical personel handled female problems due to the nature of how Islamic people view interactions between men and women. (male soldiers do not search Iraqi women, unless they absolutely suspect something is amiss, such as a gun barrel or ticking sound. Female soldiers search female Iraqi's at check points) You may be the designated female for searches at gates and check points on a rotational basis, this kills two birds with one stone, as they have a medic handy that can search female suspects. Mostly, you get to bandage spider bites and cuts and hand out cough syrup. Unfortunately, you may have to pick up pieces of bodies, or watch people die. You may save a life too.

My unit reacted to many bomb explosions, and I never saw a dead body. I have seen pieces of what used to be living human beings. Large bombs don't leave much to pick up. Most up it just gets trampled in the dust and mud. Being a medic can be the worst job in the Army, and it can be the best job in the Army. You will never hear anyone talk badly about a competent medic that does their job when needed, and in my unit, they get more respect than most officers, even from the officers.
If my rather graphic description turned you off to being a medic, don't sweat it. It's not a job everyone can do. ( I bet I couldn't, and I handle explosives!)
If you think you got what it takes, we need all the tough medics we can get!

Answer 2

You want help, so here it is. Over the past week you have posted endless questions about some friend who enlisted and was supposed to do six months of active duty only. Despite answers which gave you the truth, you persisted in re-posting the same question. I guess in the vain hope that the truth might change.
When people are injured or shot in a war they get care from medical personnel. In the case of female medical personnel, those folks are back some distance from the action because Federal law prohibits females being placed in direct combat positions. But, you will be in a situation that is "up close and personal" when it comes to viewing and treating the worst aspects of a war. That is our wounded personnel. And you might have to do that with bullets and bombs whistling around you because our enemies don't give a lot of credence to the fact that medics are supposed to be non-combatant personnel.
So, that's the truth. Make your decision based on that truth. It is the military. It is real life. It is not bargain shopping at the mall. If that truth upsets you or causes you anguish, then don't join !

Answer 3

Which branch of the service? Each branch has a reserve unit, but not all have a medic MOS (military occupational specialty).

They usually provide whatever training you need so you'll know what they will expect of you. In some fields prior training can be an advantage. Check to be sure. I would try to talk with someone who works in the area in which you have an interest rather than a recruiter. Recruiters rarely have knowledge of each MOS. Their sole job is to get people to join up.

As for thinking that such a specialty will keep you out of the war - dream on! They really need medics there. (Though truth be told, my Marine son informs me that they're losing FAR more Marines to accidents stateside than they are in war zones.)

If you have serious objections to going to war, stay out of the military. Those who join take the oath to "protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic." That sometimes means going to war.

Answer 4

If you are afraid of going to war, stay out of the military. We do not have room for sissies and whiners. The military has a job to do, hurt or kill the enemy and break things. A medic is needed to provide lifesaving first aid to our brave warriors. That is why as Marines we refer to our Navy Corpsmen assigned to our units as Doc and will also call him a Marine.
Many a Congressional Medal of Honor has been awarded to Navy Corpsmen assigned to USMC units, because of their unflinching bravery and dedication to saving the lives of their Marines. Sometimes performing this brave act under fire and losing their own life. These are the only men to never complete USMC basic training and yet still be called Marines by those who know them.
I am sure that many US Army Medics have also been highly decorated, braving danger while saving wounded soldiers.
Sorry to be so harsh, the US Military has a mission and is not an employment agency.
Maybe service as a Airforce Medic would be suitable, you would be treating injuries such as paper cuts and hang nails

Answer 5

get in touch with the reserve recruiter, they can answer any question you may have, the military will train you in whatever field you choose,as long as you qualify. If you decide to enlist, whether its Guard, Reserves, or Active duty, there's always a chance of being deployed,it all depends on your unit, it also depends on what kind of medic you choose,you could be anything from a combat medic to an X-Ray technician,a combat medic assigned to an infantry unit would be more likely to be deployed than an X-Ray tech. assigned to an Army Hospital, it all depends on your ASVAB scores and the availability of the M.O.S.(Military Occupation Specialty) as to which jobs are available.

Answer 6

Joining the Medic's will not keep you out of the war, more than likely you will go because they need good Medics. and yes they train you.
Good Luck to You & God Bless America!!

Answer 7

Keyword: Medic. What's going on in Iraq and Afghanistan? -Combat!!! What happens in combat? -People get injured!!! Who treats injured people? -Medics!!! Does that mean your chances of going over increases? Yes.

You don't need a college degree to become a medic (enlisted). But you do need a college degree to be a nurse or a doctor in the military.

Answer 8

no way in hell will you avoid being deployed as a medic. In fact, your chances will dramatically increase. you do not need previous experience they will train you their way.

DO NOT ENLIST. all of your questions have been the same tired mantra: you want all the bennies but do not want to actually EARN them or are too much of a wimp to face the very real possibility of facing danger.

Answer 9

You really need to speak to a recruiter or if you know anyone that was medic in the reserve.

Answer 10

of course they will train you. PLEASE understand, joining any part of the military will MOST LIKELY put you on some sort of mission, deployment, whatever you want to call it. so many people want to join the military, but dont want to fight. i understand it's scary, but then maybe you should chose another career path. i respect your decision to join, just make sure that is what you really want. good luck to you :)