How can I eventually change my AOC from 70B to 73A? Which path should I take?

2020-02-10T20:50:36-05:00

Good Evening! My name is Karizma and I am an AROTC Cadet that is on track to commission this May of 2020. I recently found out I Branched Medical Service Corp!! I am also a graduate student that will have an LMSW prior to graduating this May and I am interested in finding out how I can eventually change MOS from 70B to 73A or which path to take ? If this makes sense?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 10 at 2020 9:32 PM

2020-02-10T21:32:43-05:00

Cadet 1LT Private RallyPoint Member congratulations on your commission as a Medical Service Corps MSC officer. Have you discussed this with the ROTC Cadre? Have you tried reaching out to a Medical Recruiter? (Not the local town recruiter) the other option is to contact the 73A branch manager at HRC.

The issue I think you'll have is that you are on glide path to fill a 70B requirement where you'll likely be a MEDO in a BN or a Platoon leader in a medical formation. This can be a tremendous leadership opportunity for you. You'll likely have to serve some amount of time as a 70B.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 29 at 2020 7:15 AM

2020-02-29T07:15:46-05:00

You will need a clinical license. Last I heard, there is a program to get that in the Army. Contact an AMEDD Recruitter for details on current program.