Published Feb 3, 2010
jbrecon2
44 Posts
Hi all, i had some questions i was hoping you could help me with. I am an IMA critical care nurse 66h8a who is being mobilized for an active duty tour. While i would like to go to iraq/afghanistan, the choices i have are Walter Reed, Ft.Sam, Lahnstul Germany, Ft. Wainwright or Ft. Bliss. Im leaning towards Walter Reed. im from new jersey so still close enough to the girlfriend and everything. Im kind of excited becasue this will give a tase of active duty without my having to sign a long contract. I have some specific questions though.
1) Has anyone done this?
2) what is the process like?
3) how is walter reed?
4) would i be responsible for finding my own housing or do i get billeting on post?
5) is there extra financial incentive for a reserve nurse on active duty. someone in oblc told me they give you per diem or something because some people still have to pay a mortage at home while renting near their duty assignment.
6) when i report....what do i do? while ive been in the nurse corps two years i have never drilled with a unit or done any army nursing beyond oblc. although i am 9 years prior service.
rghbsn, BSN, RN
187 Posts
Really, you've never drilled with a unit in 2 years? Crazy. I'm not Army, but I would assume that you report in uniform to the unit they assign you to.
I personally would pick Germany, but that's just me. Europe on someone else's dime is a good deal, lol.
Good luck!
im in the IMA, which is different than a regular TPU
jeckrn, BSN, RN
1,868 Posts
Yes, you will get per-diem for housing & food. Depending on where you live you can cover your housing and make a little extra or you can end up spending up more then your per-diem. You need to contact the POC listed on your orders. Are you being assigned to the 2290th USAH?
is that per diem in addition to BAH/BAS
Yes, you will recieve BAH aslong as you have a mortgage, lease on your resident back in NJ. At least that is the way it was when I was moblilized back in '06, but as with everything things change. Read thru your orders it should state inthem about per-diem, your travel etc.
did you volunteer to be mobilized? i am waiting to hear from someone at medcom that is supposed to be helping me with some packet but i havent recieved an e mail or call yet. I hate how slow things are sometimes. This is kind of a big deal and i have some big decisions to make.