Accepted into Army NC, now what

Care&Joy · Dec 2, 2010

And to make sure we know what we're signing in our contract

Editorial Team / Moderator · Dec 2, 2010

Yep, I gotta sign papers on Monday ... wow, this is kind of surreal -- all that effort, the waiting, and suddenly -- BAM! -- "you've been selected." I love it. :) I know to make sure that my M5 identifier is included in my contract! A friend of my went into the reserves as an 8A, but her contract was missing the identifier; apparently it was a huge pain to fix that.

just_cause, thanks for starting this thread. I can see I'll be spending a lot of time here, between doing push-ups, sit-ups, and running. Thank goodness I started running this past December! Time to kick it up a notch.

just_cause, BSN, RN · Dec 2, 2010

You should the contract pretty straight forward and easy to read :) just retain a copy for yourself and contrats.

traumaRN1908, RN · Dec 3, 2010

Can I say again, I am so excited! I found a few links on AKO that may be helpful with uniforms, packing lists etc. Let me know if you can not get them to open, I will take screenshots and send to you direct.

Alpha Company 187th

AMEDD Basic Officer Leader Course

Also as an FYI here is some information that I pulled from AKO:

66H M5 Assignments

FT KNOX, KY CPT/MAJ FT EUSTIS, VA MAJ FT POLK, LA MAJ BROOKE(FT SAM) MAJ/LTC (CNS)

FT HOOD, TX FT BLISS, TX TRIPLER HAWAII

66H 8A Assignments

FT BRAGG, NC CPT/MAJ WALTER REED (DC) BROOKE (FT SAM) LTC FT LEONARD WOOD, MO

FT BLISS, TX FT CARSON (10 CSH) KOREA TRIPLER HAWAII

66H (NEW ACCESSIONS)

FT LEONARD WOOD, MO FT RILEY, KS FT WAINWRIGHT, AK FT IRWIN CA FT SILL, OK

FT JACKSON, SC 115TH CSH, FT POLK, LA 212TH CSH GERMANY(NEAR LANDSTHUL)

BASIC OFFICER LEADER COURSE(COMMON COURSE)R=Report Date S=Start Date E=End Date

R26JAN S27JAN E21MAR

R23MAR S24MAR E16MAY

R13JUL S14JUL E6SEP

R22AUG S23 AUG 17OCT

AN BASIC OFFICER LEADER (Nurse specific)

22MAR-4APR

17MAY-31MAY

7SEP-20 SEP

New1LT · Dec 3, 2010

I'm with you guys...I am so excited to re-start this journey in uniform, but this time as a nurse!!! Congrats to you guys!!! If you need any help getting ready for BOLC just let me know. You guys will be there a month longer than what I was, but the FTX was integrated with the AC and I got a lot of info from them. I wasn't new to the military, but the officer side of the house took a little to get use to. I hope you guys don't have to go through when it's wicked hot! The weather was pretty mellow/cold, but on the days it was warm in the field all I could thing about was how in the world people did it in the middle of summer!!! I'm so excited!!!! Can't wait to hear from everyone during their process. I too sign papers on Monday. I have to wait for the CDR of USARC to officially sign my Conditional Release now that I've been selected. Once he does that then I will here from my career counselor. I'm pretty sure I met the MAJ down here, but I met so many people that I need to go back through all my contacts to make sure. I don't have to wait for BOLC, so I should have orders to my first duty station within 90 days. It will take another month probably to set up household goods, but just getting my orders will bring this LONG journey full circle!!! Again, congrats to all of you and I can't wait to meet you in uniform!!!

(I feel like a little kid inside - it's crazy!!!!!)

traumaRN1908, RN · Dec 4, 2010

Just_cause:

Are you in the reserves now or are you PS? I was wondering if your recruiter told you when they were going to sign your documents, if you had to wait to wear the rank etc. I am just a little confused about how this process is going to work for those of us on an enlistment.

just_cause, BSN, RN · Dec 5, 2010

I signed my papers a few days ago.

You can swear in but this depends on when your orders are posted.. i believe they are looking at swearing you in and doing the da71 (oath of office) 3 days prior to your orders have you leaving...

Editorial Team / Moderator · Dec 5, 2010

So when do we think we'll be heading to BOLC? Any guesses? My recruiter (who is awesome and has been very spot-on with all the info, I have to say) said that some of her people waited at least 6 months between being boarded and going to BOLC. Are we thinking March, or July? I wouldn't mind July, to be honest -- despite it being July in Texas! -- because I'd like to get a bit more time at my PRN job at the Level 2, where I was just hired. Goofy, I know, but there it is.

So funny ... all my coworkers are like, "Now what? When? Where will you be stationed? Etc.?" and I have no idea! LOL. My favorite medics are already hugging me every time they see me in preparation for me leaving. :)

Care&Joy · Dec 5, 2010

So when do we think we'll be heading to BOLC? Any guesses? My recruiter (who is awesome and has been very spot-on with all the info, I have to say) said that some of her people waited at least 6 months between being boarded and going to BOLC. Are we thinking March, or July? I wouldn't mind July, to be honest -- despite it being July in Texas! -- because I'd like to get a bit more time at my PRN job at the Level 2, where I was just hired. Goofy, I know, but there it is.
So funny ... all my coworkers are like, "Now what? When? Where will you be stationed? Etc.?" and I have no idea! LOL. My favorite medics are already hugging me every time they see me in preparation for me leaving. :)

I was thinking I'd like the March one....not winter & not hot, humid SUMMER in TX! ha. Also, it would be soon enough to feel I'm finally getting there, but far enough away to help me to arrange what I need to do to get ready (as January is only 26 days away & there's sooooo much to do!!!). Not to mention it would be nice to give my current boss enough notice about when she needs more staff. As for coworkers, hardly any of my current ones know my plans until I know for sure myself what I'm doing/where I'm going, because it makes it easier w/out explaining things all the time, ha.

It would be great training w/ some of us from on this forum!

traumaRN1908, RN · Dec 5, 2010

I was thinking I'd like the March one....not winter & not hot, humid SUMMER in TX! ha. . As for coworkers, hardly any of my current ones know my plans until I know for sure myself what I'm doing/where I'm going, because it makes it easier w/out explaining things all the time, ha.

I am on the fence about that one. I was in San Antonio last year in June, and it was nasty hot, but I have always been of the opinion that when it concerns the Army I would rather sweat:flamesonb than freeze. Yes July will be nasty hot, but you don't have to worry about it being 2 degrees at night or first thing in the morning when you are up trying to do PT, or set up training etc. I guess it depends on what you like, or the mercy of the Branch/Assignment Manager.

I am more anxious about the assignments. I was hoping for a MEDCEN to start out, but that list only had Hawaii and El Paso. I can only hope for the best.

Just a note here, I would start putting $ away so that you can buy uniforms, gear etc. That stuff adds up fast. Additionally, if anyone has looked at the packing list, it says 3 sets of ACU's, the absolute minimum I would bring is 4. Also invest in some boots early so that you can wear them around and break them in. Just be sure to get boots that are in regulation. You can check AR 670-1 for details

traumaRN1908, RN · Dec 7, 2010

Here are the updates from the Human Resources website. For those of us with M5, the lowest rank listed on the slots was CPT. The reason for this may be that by the time typical new accessions complete NTP, and attend the courses that they were guaranteed, they are CPT's or 1LT(P)'s. I do not know how we will be assigned, or if we can be placed in a slot more than 1 rank below the grade that is posted even if we have the credentials for the spot. We may be treated as new accessions and placed in general 66H slots for the first year, and we may also have to complete the NTP along with all of the other New Grads. I am just not sure. If any one finds out any info on this can you keep us posted.

Here is the list:

66HM5

Fort Bragg, NC - CPT / MAJ / LTC  Includes MTF, CSH, and FST fills

WRAMC - CPT / MAJ / LTC

Fort Sill, OK - CPT/ MAJ / LTC

Fort Hood, TX - CPT/ MAJ / LTC  Includes MTF, CSH, and FST fills

Fort Campbell, KY - CPT/ MAJ / LTC  Includes MTF, CSH, and FST fills

Fort Benning, GA - CPT / MAJ

Fort Bliss, TX - WBAMC - CPT/ MAJ / LTC  Includes MTF, CSH, and FST fills

Fort Riley, KS - MAJ

 OCONUS-(Overseas)

67th FST (ABN) CPT / MAJ / LTC - Must be Airborne qualified or able to attend course

Korea - CPT / MAJ / LTC

Listed under 66H for NEW ACCESSIONS 2LT AND 1LT:

LT MEDDAC, Fort Leonard Wood MO

LT MEDDAC, Fort Riley KS

LT MEDDAC, Fort Wainwright AK

LT MEDDAC, Fort Irwin CA

LT 115th CSH, Fort Polk LA

LT MEDDAC, Fort Sill OK

LT MEDDAC, Fort Jackson SC

OCONUS (Overseas)

212th CSH, Measu Germany

There is guidance out that the list for new accessions will be updated in January. I suspect we will know something about orders and class dates around that time also. I hope this helps:coollook: