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[JMills23]

Good Early Morning,

It's been awhile since I have posted, as I have been just awaiting my retrain window opening this January. Talked to the career advisor on base this past week and when he looked everything over, he told me we could get the ball rolling in June. Apparently, that's when the new job numbers for TACP are released for FY19. So now I am just continuing my training and staying the course.

Thanks for reading

 

[Downtown “Funky Stuff” Malone🍆]

Good Early Morning,

It's been awhile since I have posted, as I have been just awaiting my retrain window opening this January. Talked to the career advisor on base this past week and when he looked everything over, he told me we could get the ball rolling in June. Apparently, that's when the new job numbers for TACP are released for FY19. So now I am just continuing my training and staying the course.

Thanks for reading

You are a FTA and there is a slot on the advisory as of 20180214. Don't let these career advisors blow smoke as the advisory changes daily, so I'd advise you check it daily. Your career is in YOUR hands.

 

[BravoMachine]

Background:

Wanted to be an infantryman since high school. Delayed initially because of a girl, spent 10 years with her, few years in denied repeatedly due to hand tattoos. Wanted this for 10 years, should have done this 8 years ago, been trying for 4 years, now I'm enlisting as an HM in the NAVY and going for SARC.

Spent my idle time doing demolition, tree service, then EMS and technical rescue.

Waited years for: A) Army tattoo regulations loosening or B) Conflict causing recruitment pressures and waivers becoming accepted for tattoos. I probably hold the world record for most repeat google searches in reference to Army tattoo policy changes and waivers.

Met with a Navy recruiter in August of 2016. Stand up guy, been working with me for 1.5 year and hasn't told me to fuck off yet. Dropped me off at MEPS June of 2017 and everything went well. Scored a 96 on the ASVAB because I got distracted by other recruits' computers crashing. He happened to show back up as I was being called to the job counselors' office, which was great because they didn't know that hand tattoos are now allowed. He pulled out documents outlining the policy and all became well. Was unable to enlist because of oral cavities (last time I saw a dentist was probably 18 years ago). Promised the doc I would get them fixed and he would be seeing me again. Picked up multiple jobs/overtime etc. to handle my problem.

So much has happened since June. Was appointed 1st Lieutenant of my County's Technical Rescue service and have been swamped in responsibility, but I've managed to make progress in my enlistment process. Don't care for all the paperwork and phone calls but that just comes with it. I feel like I've gained a lifetimes worth of experience this last 8 months, bloody weeks have came in waves. Been traveling even more for training lately. Even picked up another job part-time as a chef (I've never done food service) for the simple fact that it pays ridiculously and I want to enlist already. Being the cook man isn't for me but I know how to leave my ego where it belongs. It's strange going from a kitchen to a MVA within 30 minutes though. One second I'm making 30 quesadillas and the next I'm running through the woods with a Sked. Time flies faster than it did when I was a kid. I am beyond excited to experience how much growth can occur in relatively short time in the right places within the military.

Finished repairing my teeth. Supposedly I went overkill. Supposedly in regulation now. Left my wisdom teeth alone as instructed by recruiter. Final cleaning on Tuesday, then back to MEPS. Trying to swap slots with another recruit from my area who picked HM but doesn't want it. Would be shipping in a few months. Sooner than expected but I'm taking it. Need to train a replacement for me at the department ASAP.

Feel like I might be the oldest student at BRC and I'm only 25.

 

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[Downtown “Funky Stuff” Malone🍆]

I don't know if it is still the case, but during my residency at Lackland's WHMC, we did a huge number of Subtotal Odontectomies (STOs #s 1,16,17 & 32). In simple language, we yanked a ton of wisdom teeth from USAF recruits. They usually have to come out at some point for several reasons, one is that they are hard to clean well and become problems later in life. Our thinking was: 1.) Yank 'em out while you are young and healthy, and 2.) It gave the Oral Surgery Residents some cases, 3.) In gave Anesthesia Residents cases to do and practice nasotracheal intubations. Lastly, 4.) it was cheap dental care since it didn't cost the recruits a cent. Like I said above, I don't know if things are the same today for recruits.

Best of luck!

When I went through boot camp at Great Mistakes Illinois they were Going to yank mine. Lt. Commander took a second look and decided to leave them in. She stated that they grew in perfectly and as long as I countine to take care of them they should give me no issue. 23 years later no issues, not even a cavity.

Wife seems to think my wisdom teeth grew in so well is because I have a big mouth...

 

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When I went through boot camp at Great Mistakes Illinois they were .

 

[Ooh-Rah]

I'm not sure about the percentage of recruits we did surgery on, I'm guessing between 25-30%. Crowding is an issue and taking out the four corners does help that out. Not everyone is meticulous about dental flossing and brushing. Because of that, the wisdom teeth do tend to develop a considerable amount decay. If you can take good care of them, they should not be a problem.

I literally do not know of one Marine who did not have their wisdom teeth removed within their first enlistment. Our theory being that we were free practice for the Navy docs.

 

[J.]

About to quailify again as a Tank Gunner for the last time, and it’s probably the last time I’ll shoot from my tank. They’re moving me to a support position soon to allow me more freedom and time to prepare for ITC. A lot of swimming, running, rucking, and reading to come in the next few months.
Tanks was a wild ride in its own right, I’m proud of what I learned and accomplished here. I’m excited to start the next chapter.

 

[Braz]

Good Early Morning,

It's been awhile since I have posted, as I have been just awaiting my retrain window opening this January. Talked to the career advisor on base this past week and when he looked everything over, he told me we could get the ball rolling in June. Apparently, that's when the new job numbers for TACP are released for FY19. So now I am just continuing my training and staying the course.

Thanks for reading

Same boat waiting for TACP slots. I spoke to CFM for 1C4, he also stated more slots will be opening in June/July, I'm stoked its been a long process to this point just have to take PAST with mentor (already passing mocks) and send everything to big air force.

 

[Stretcher Jockey]

Update on my current situation. Initially I joined the Air Force for TACP and during training was eliminated due to a back injury. Was cross-trained into Aerospace Medicine where I am now a paramedic working on an ambulance for the base. Since my elimination in TACP, my desire to be doing a "outside the norm" job has only increased. The sense of camaraderie was second to none, and thats what I miss the most (besides actually being smoked. For some reason I enjoyed that shit just a little bit). But there aren't too many "high speed" positions for non-Pararescue type paramedics in the Air Force unless I become an IDMT. Long story short, I have to serve a 3 year commitment as a paramedic before I can submit a package for IDMT school and I still have about 1 1/2 years left. So I took the advice of this forums wealth of knowledge, and have dedicated myself to being a good medic and NCO in the meantime.

Which brings me to my current spot. Within the past few months, I had a recruiter reach out to me to discuss my future. While I cant say exactly what unit he was from or really anything else about the interview process, I was accepted for the job. The opportunity came only because I took the advice of everyone on here and stopped looking at the 25m goal, and focused on the 5m of being proficient at my job. I can update later when (if) I'm allowed to say more, but thanks to all the mentors on here for passing along stellar advice.

 

[BrassOverBolt]

Graduated NACCS and currently going through Navy ARSS. I'm thrilled to be here and to be working towards the goal with others who feel the same.

 

[Trev]

Just graduated Armoured DP1. Now a officially a Trooper. Finally out of the training system.

 

[DozerB]

My 14-month journey through the pipeline came to an end a few months ago for reasons I don't wish to discuss here. All that to say: never assume you have made it. One poor day in training or lapse in attention can lead to a serious and permanent derailment of your lifelong dreams just months before you obtain the title. As for me, I have learned my lesson. That being said; don't make the job and title your idol or your sole purpose in life. At the end of the day, it's a job. I met the greatest dudes in the world and had a blast. On to find the next challenge.

 

[Ooh-Rah]

My 14-month journey through the pipeline came to an end a few months ago for reasons I don't wish to discuss here. All that to say: never assume you have made it. One poor day in training or lapse in attention can lead to a serious and permanent derailment of your lifelong dreams just months before you obtain the title. As for me, I have learned my lesson. That being said; don't make the job and title your idol or your sole purpose in life. At the end of the day, it's a job. I met the greatest dudes in the world and had a blast. On to find the next challenge.

Your post is a cautionary reminder for everyone. A good time to bump this post:

"Have a Plan:" A SOF Cautionary Tale

 

[DozerB]

Your post is a cautionary reminder for everyone. A good time to bump this post:

"Have a Plan:" A SOF Cautionary Tale

Great post. It can all disappear in the blink of an eye (literally).

On a lighter note, I've come to notice that a newbie's likelihood of success at selection (SFAS, A&S, etc.) is inversely proportional to the length of his SS intro post telling people how qualified he is for the job.

 

[BravoMachine]

Went back to MEPS and finally enlisted with a Corpsman contract. Was not easy, but I made it known from the beginning I wasn't leaving without it. Thank you to everyone who dealt with my "job-locked" status. Shipping in approx 2 months.

Next steps. Eat, swim, ruck, RTC and Corps School.

 

[Border]

Went back to MEPS and finally enlisted with a Corpsman contract. Was not easy, but I made it known from the beginning I wasn't leaving without it. Thank you to everyone who dealt with my "job-locked" status. Shipping in approx 2 months.

Next steps. Eat, swim, ruck, RTC and Corps School.

Congrats and welcome to the medical field

 

[Mammoth]

It's been a while since I've posted my intro, but I'm currently a wrapping up my senior year and am set set to graduate in a couple weeks. I ship in September to MCRD San Diego with a DD contract to go 26XX. I scored a 119 on the DLAB, and was wondering if this will have any bearing or influence into getting put into a linguist MOS as opposed to 2621? I'm training to screen for Radio Recon once I get through my MOS school. I just started training in the pool, and from what I've read it seems like the biggest thing to work on is treading water without the use of hands for extended periods of time, so I've been building up from only being able to maintain that style of tread for 5 minutes to now being able to go 20 without stopping, with my end goal to be able to hold that for an hour. Still have some work to do on my pull ups, but for the most part everything else is good to go and I'm moving into maintaining my strengths while I focus more on building strength in the water and upper body these last few months before I leave. I'll post an update closer to my ship date.

 

[HemingwaysPen]

I’ve been waiting for a waiver to be approved for over a year, my waiver was approved by USAREC a few weeks go, I went to MEPS again soon after, I was granted an 18X contract and I ship to OSUT on Monday, 14 May 2018.

 

[Teufel]

It's been a while since I've posted my intro, but I'm currently a wrapping up my senior year and am set set to graduate in a couple weeks. I ship in September to MCRD San Diego with a DD contract to go 26XX. I scored a 119 on the DLAB, and was wondering if this will have any bearing or influence into getting put into a linguist MOS as opposed to 2621? I'm training to screen for Radio Recon once I get through my MOS school. I just started training in the pool, and from what I've read it seems like the biggest thing to work on is treading water without the use of hands for extended periods of time, so I've been building up from only being able to maintain that style of tread for 5 minutes to now being able to go 20 without stopping, with my end goal to be able to hold that for an hour. Still have some work to do on my pull ups, but for the most part everything else is good to go and I'm moving into maintaining my strengths while I focus more on building strength in the water and upper body these last few months before I leave. I'll post an update closer to my ship date.

Keep pushing! Never give up.