66HotelMikeFive

66HotelMikeFive

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  1. My OBLC experiences

    Thank you GetnPhD, Refresh my memory. You are in RC?.... Im a little confused...You just completed OBL C right? and you dont have orders?.....fill me in...
  2. My OBLC experiences

    You got it. Active Component / AC, or to be more correct, Active Duty / AD. Reserve Component /
  3. My OBLC experiences

    OTD, Thanks for the response. I wonder if the uniform requirement applies only to AC? I was supposed to go in January. But... the Army has seen fit for whatever reason to drag their feet in issuing my...
  4. December AMEDD Board

    Thank you for the information regarding CCC. Concerning CRNA, Do you get to pick which facility you do your phase II clinical work at or do they just tell you where you are going? Also, can you bring...
  5. My OBLC experiences

    Thank you sir, for the very informative post. I need to get some final clarification. I have read several places, including an official release from AMMED that stated we (RC) do not need the Dress...
  6. Commissioning

    Very well stated Mam. I could not have said it better myself. (Except for the makeup part..) You captured my sentiments exactly. Those who have never served, those who have never taken the oath, will...
  7. December AMEDD Board

    Congrats on getting a spot in the CRNA course. I hear that is ultra competitive and its relatively tough to get a slot. Dont you hate it when the Army leaves you hanging? I am the type that hates...
  8. December AMEDD Board

    CCC? Is that the "Captain's course"? 2 weeks in length for RC... how long is it for AC? How long did the process to switch from RC to AC take for you?
  9. December AMEDD Board

    Did you have to attend OBLC twice? I know there is difference in course length between RC and AD. I am hoping to go AC sometime in the near future. Since you are already "in the system", did the...
  10. November/December AMMEDD Board

    Congrats to all of you who are "boarding" or have recently been "boarded". Its a long process to get there. I was "boarded" at the end of June, and Commissioned an O1 (Army Reserve) in early July....
  11. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

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  12. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    Behoove is a great word isn't it?
  13. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    No problem. Glad to be of assistance.
  14. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    For those of you attending the Jan. OBLC course. It may behoove you to complete the AT Level 1 Training online prior to showing up to Ft Sam H. It only takes about an hour and it will be nice to have...
  15. I am planning on making the switch in about 2 years or so. I have asked this question before and received a great answer but I feel as if I need to be more specific. What is the process for switching...
  16. How does one switch from Army RC to AD

    Cindy A lot of things really. I have family that is currently Active Army.... (My father was Active Navy).... some personal things factor in...I need a change from my current position in nursing... I...
  17. How does one switch from Army RC to AD

    Does this factor in? If loan repayments etc have been paid out, does not your new time in Active Component serve to fill your commitment? Or do you owe that time to your RC TPU (if so assigned)?...
  18. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    OTD2, Please keep us posted as to the happenings. I am headed that way in January (RC) and would appreciate a "heads up". Good luck and
  19. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    Sorry to abruptly change the subject.. sort of... but speaking of training for the APFT.... how do you guys recommend training for the pushups... my goal is to max. I can pass now with ease but I...
  20. 14 Oct OBLC Date

    GetnPhd, I am also (hopefully) attending the January OBLC RC class. Please give us a play by play as to the happenings during OBLC. I know this has been covered in previous posts but each perspective...
  21. January OBLC Army Nurse Corps

    Greetings, I was comissioned RC on July 1st... due to paperwork SNAFU , my packet was not submitted for background until Aug 4th... I am awaiting orders to report to my TPU. I should be going to Jan....
  22. Flight Nurse One Day

    This is for all you experienced flight people out there, in your humble opinions; With all other things being equal, will a military nursing background... combat casualty course.... critical care...
  23. Im just curious. What is a typical Army Reserve drill weekend like for an RN in the Nurse
  24. August OBLC

    SilverRN, You are in Southern Arizona? I am in the "Valley". Are you drilling in Mesa with the
  25. August OBLC

    SilverRN, I was just commissioned RC, 2nd Lt on July 1st and I am awaiting orders to report to my TPU. Will you PM me and give me the rundown on OBLC? Thanks