How Long Is 68W Mos?
Army 68W AIT is approximately 16-18 weeks long depending on when you go. The first half of AIT is the EMT course, where you will gain national certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, provided you pass the NREMT certification test.

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Similarly, you may ask, how long is Army 68w training?

Training typically lasts for 16 weeks and includes a combination of lectures and practical field exercises. The first two months of the course focuses on CPR and EMT-B skills and concludes with written and practical examinations.

Likewise, how long is medic training? Army medics must complete basic combat training, just like any combat soldier. After that, they undergo advanced training at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. That phase of their army medic training can take anywhere from 16 to 68 weeks and includes: Classroom and practical field exercises.

Similarly, it is asked, is 68w a good MOS?

68W is a good choice though. Do any job in the Army for two years then apply to be a Prime Power Production Specialist. I'm almost done with the year long school and its hands-down the best MOS out there. Since you're already an electrician it would be familiar to you also.

Is combat medic a good job?

AND an excellent medic. All medics get the same initial training where they will tell you that you are a combat medic. Being a medic in a hospital or aid station or surgical unit is a hard and rewarding job.

Related Question Answers

Do medics carry guns?

In modern times, most combat medics carry a personal weapon, to be used to protect themselves and the wounded or sick in their care. When and if they use their arms offensively, they then sacrifice their protection under the Geneva Conventions.

How many combat medics die?

Combat medic Christopher Holland was shot to death in Iraq while tending the wounds of another soldier. Paul Nakamura was killed when his ambulance was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. At least 220 medics, Navy corpsmen and other medical personnel have been killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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