Well after almost a year my package is going to the board this week, I have 2 years of ER experience and was approved for M5. I just have a couple of questions.
1. With 2 years of RN ER experience will I receive 1 year constructive credit towards 1stLT?
2. I owe around 25K in loans, what is a qualified loan and how soon do you get the money?
3. After taking the loan repayment option that leaves the 10k bonus, can this be placed in to the TSP tax free?
4. After selection one can be commissioned almost immediatly but, not recieve orders for some time. After you are commissioned but before orders or school do you receive an ID card for base access for example to get gas or use the base gym etc...
I'm actually a reserve officer, at least for now. And, as I'm STRAPping for my BSN (just 12 credits to go!), I have put off OBLC until April 2010. Could have taken the January class, but the weather in San Antonio can be crappy in January! I do know people who have completed OBLC, and they all tell me not to be at all concerned, because of my Corps experience. I was a field radio operator in the Corps, attached to an artillery unit. I really like the Army thus far, but am glad I became a Marine first. As you know, Marines are, well...different!! My work experience is in critical care, which can be a bit challenging. I admire anyone who works in the ER environment. Takes a special man or woman to excel there!
SEMPER FIDELIS and HOOAH!
High speed...low drag!
If you go to OBLC in January then you can make the June 2010 USAGPAN start........otherwise you will have to wait until 2011.
I went to OBLC in November and was just there again (March), the weather is o.k., can be cool & wet.....but that can happen anytime of the year.......and the tents are heated.
hooah,
c.
p.s. this program is a $200,000 education for 4.5 yrs of pay back..........it is the best training you can get in terms of autonomy!
If you go to OBLC in January then you can make the June 2010 USAGPAN start........otherwise you will have to wait until 2011.
I went to OBLC in November and was just there again (March), the weather is o.k., can be cool & wet.....but that can happen anytime of the year.......and the tents are heated.
hooah,
c.
p.s. this program is a $200,000 education for 4.5 yrs of pay back..........it is the best training you can get in terms of autonomy!
I really appreciate your input! Would it be possible to email you off the site?
Thanks! I initally wanted to go reserve but my ADN was not accredited. At least now I can do 10yrs and retire with over 24 total. So as a FRO you must have went to school in 29 stumps, hot, hot, hot, gotta love it! I'm hoping I can hit OBLC in July if selected, my 40y/o bones aren't what they used to be!
s/f
You think those 40 yo bones are tired...man, my 49 yo bones sometimes scream at me...STOP, you crazy Devil Dawg turned Soldier! Do I listen? HELL NO!!! Pain is weakness leaving the body, right?
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If you go to OBLC in January then you can make the June 2010 USAGPAN start........otherwise you will have to wait until 2011.
I went to OBLC in November and was just there again (March), the weather is o.k., can be cool & wet.....but that can happen anytime of the year.......and the tents are heated.
hooah,
c.
p.s. this program is a $200,000 education for 4.5 yrs of pay back..........it is the best training you can get in terms of autonomy!