LZRN

1st deg, cj, 2nd bsn. Almost 12 years in the marines. As prior enlisted. Commissioned ANC as 66H/M5 July 09, just finished OBLC enroute to lovely ft Irwin CA right now, love'n it!

When I was in the Marines I was stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan, there was a fairly good sized Naval medical facility there at the time. Iwakuni is a smaller base and has a small town feel to it, it was by far my best tour with the exception of NAS North Island. Japan can be really fun if you get out and see it!! I went to Japan for a 1 one year tour and stayed for 3 1/2 years, nuff said.

If you show up to OBLC over the ht/wt and tape will they let you stay for the course and be re-evaluated at the end? I am about 22 lbs over my max wt, but only 2 or 3% over the body ft requirement. I can pass the apft easy and I report in 4 weeks (July 14th). I may be able to meet the body fat requirement by then, but need to know what to expect if I don't?

I don't think it's a big deal, I'm going through it too. I had a secret clearence and spent 14 years in the Marines and guard.

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Actually, My wife's cousin was stationed there for 3 years in the hospital as a medic, they said they loved it there, I think they lived off base the whole time. You could also google the medical center and find a number that could put you in contact with a nurse, just call the operator and ask for any floor? I also think it is really close to an AF base which is good because of the AMC flights and extra recreational facilities. If you have Maj Hairstons e-mail could you PM it to me? LZ

If you don't want to go to Germany, choose GA, it closer to Florida and SC beaches & attractions and Hotlanta.

I think i must be crazy:jester:, but I like the heat, I spent time in 29 stumps and loved it, several places around the mideast and loved it, ?I just love to pt in the heat?

Thanks! AK!!! hard charger!!! I'm trying to get Ft Irwin CA so I can stay close to SoCal for the 1st tour. Since I'm going in as a M5'r with 3yrs ER experience I hope they will give it to me, besides, I don't think anuone else want's it! LZ

Thanks for the reply! I signed this month, I hope I can still make the Oct class. Just a few more questions. Are you going active duty? How long did it take you to get slotted for school and who contacts you with this information? Any word on yur 1st duty station?

I have a couple of questions. What are the exact dates for the OBLC starting in Oct? Also, will/do they allocate school seats by need. Example, if the need more ER nurses would they bump folks out to make room to get that M5 through?

I went to Naval Station San Diego last Friday to try and get an ID and the 1st thing they checked was to see if deers was updated! It was not updated and I was told I would have to come back when it was. Any thoughts, anyone? Mike

Unless they bumpped you guy's out of July so I could attend:D, I guess I'll be going Oct or later too!

Thanks for the reply, What documentation did you have when you went?

Has anyone received there military ID before going to OBLC? I just received my direct commission in to the active ANC on the 8th of May, however I won't go to OBLC until at least Oct. I should be eligable for DEERS enrollment now right?

Looks like I will be going in Oct too.

I agree!

Thanks guys! I don't know when OBLC will be yet, hopefully sooner than later, is July the last date this year?. I had to fill out another security/background questionare today that is suppose to be new to the process, my rec still seems to think I will commission this week.

Got the word yesterday i'm selected and should commission this week!

Anyone herd any thing from the latest active duty Army Nurse Corps board?

Anyone heard anything from the Army active duty, Mar-Apr boards?

I'm in the same boat, prior Marines(AirWing), pkg at march active board.

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

Thanks for all the info! How old were you when you went to OBLC and was it a challenge? How long have you been active in the Army and what did you do in the Marines? And if you don't mind, what is a typical work day like at your facility? I'm trying to land the ER at Weed FMC out at Ft Irwin near Barstow CA.

1. Make sure the facility has a good set of ESO's and you know them by heart!, fast!!!! 2. Never panic, slow is smooth, smooth is fast! 3. Be confident, even when you feel stupid, besides the ley person won't know the difference!:chuckle 4. For all other concerns refer to #1. Go forth and be brave!