How can I become a flight medic? What steps do I take from here?

2018-02-22T02:41:46-05:00

I'm a spc medic in korea with 7 months left here and 2 1/2 years left in. I'm considering reenlistment but only if I can land a spot as a flight medic. I previously went through paramedic school right before enlisting but fell short before graduation due to lack of time to complete my internship. I still have the knowledge and I really want to actually achieve my paramedic certification and work on a bird. What steps do I take from here?

Side note: I have poor vision and wear glasses, will that be a detriment?

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Feb 22 at 2018 2:45 AM

2018-02-22T02:45:03-05:00

Good luck to you SGT Private RallyPoint Member. Medicine is a very honourable profession.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 2:48 AM

2018-02-22T02:48:53-05:00

If your vision is corrected to 20/20 with glasses no problem. You need to contact the 68WF2 (flight paramedic) branch manager and have him email you a current packet for flight medic. Part of the packet is a completed class 3 flight physical so you need to do that ASAP. Once the packet is complete talk to your battalion retention NCO. If that doesn’t get you anywhere talk to your brigade retention NCO. Let them know you want to reenlist for flight medic and that you have the packet for them to send to HRC. HRC sends you a school date and you either accept and reenlist or deny and get out or reup for something else. It’s a tedious process just to get in and then a long year of training but it’s worth it at the end. I’m a little more than 3 weeks from graduating the last phase and getting my F2 ASI.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 6:28 AM

2018-02-22T06:28:11-05:00

300-F1
FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
Location School Code: 081 Length: 26 weeks 2 days
Description: Instruction will be provided and conducted at a local (Fort Sam Houston/San Antonio) college affiliated EMT-Paramedic training facility. Students will receive both didactic and clinical training required for application and testing as an NREMT-Paramedic.
Special Information: The Active Army (AA) Soldier must request training by submitting a DA Form 4187 to Human Resources Command (HRC). A copy of the following items must be included with the DA Form 4187: 1. Current NREMT Certification (EMT-B/I/P). 2. Current Basic Life Support Certification. 3. Current and qualified Class 3 Flying Duty Medical Examination. 4. ERB. 5. DA Form 705 within 90 days of attending the course. 6. Army EMS Credential Background Questionnaire. 7. Confirmation Letter from security manager verifying favorable National Agency Check with local Agency Check (NACLC) and Credit Check). 8. ***Once accepted, Soldiers will be provided and complete: EMS Training Application, UTHSCSA, Bluff Creek Tower Campus EMS Program. The ARNG and USAR apply via the ATRRS A-1 application. Above certifications are applicable for all applicants. Soldiers welcome packet and information about the course can be found at http://usasam.amedd.army.mil. POC: NCOIC [login to see] , 187th Med Bn., Bravo Company [login to see] , or Post Operator [login to see] .

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Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 6:31 AM

2018-02-22T06:31:04-05:00

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Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Feb 22 at 2018 6:39 AM

2018-02-22T06:39:05-05:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Can't Think of a Better Field to Get Into and Plenty of Opportunity to Use those Skills on the Outside.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2018 1:53 PM

2018-02-22T13:53:25-05:00

I just finished up the process and got my school date it was about an 8 month process from start to finish but about 2 of those months was waiting for my curtailment to change my deros date, but once I had my packet complete and submitted it to HRC a had an email 15 minutes late with a confirmation saying I would get my reservation date email in the next two weeks, I know all the FY18 slots are full but get your packet squared away now so once FY19 opens you can turn it in as soon as possible cause it fills up fast

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2018 8:36 PM

2018-02-23T20:36:23-05:00

Find a GUARD unit that will offer you FLIGHT MEDIC if the big ARMY will not give it to you in a new contract.