Is anyone here an AMEDD recruiter or have experience with direct commission? I have some questions about the process.

SPC Gabriel Botero Jr., MSW, LCSW — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:55:04 -0400

I just finished my MSW and am interesting in returning to the Guard or Reserve through Direct Commission. I am a former enlisted Army Guardsman. I know that you need an LCSW to get in as a full social worker. Can I come in as some kind of behavioral health officer or health administration officer? Is it better to wait until I have the LCSW (and come in at a higher rank)?

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 3 at 2015 7:57 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:57:03 -0400

SPC Gabriel Botero Jr., MSW, LCSW I had a friend who went AMEDD as a registered Nurse at ODU in Norfolk. It was a two year program. Got more info coming your way.

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Response by MAJ Samuel Weber made Sep 3 at 2015 8:58 PM

MAJ Samuel Weber — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 20:58:48 -0400

You need your LCSW to be eligible for a DA as a 73A. We do have the SWIP program for Regular Army.

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Sep 3 at 2015 9:55 PM

SFC A.M. Drake — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 21:55:02 -0400

Yes I'm an AMEDD recruiter for about 8yrs now what's your question?

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Sep 3 at 2015 10:01 PM

SFC A.M. Drake — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:01:02 -0400

Normally all masters level program applying for AMEDD comes in as 1LT, 73A is one of them. It would be best if you can come in with your LCSW and then you can apply directly. Its competitive for sure and not automatic. As the MSC Branch is looking for the best from around the country

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2015 11:47 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 11:47:02 -0400

You can be brought in as a 70B until you accrue the clinical hours needed.

Response by Gina Bartolomeo made May 9 at 2016 2:19 PM

Gina Bartolomeo — Mon, 09 May 2016 14:19:27 -0400

I am also interested in the SWIP Program, however I will not have my MSW until May 2017. I am currently studying Mental Health, Clinical Social Work at Columbia University. I'm interning at Manhattan VA and will be interning in the fall for the academic year at Walter Reed. I'm weighing my options between SWIP and Reserves for 73A. I can get my license in NY in May 2017 once I graduate, but it will just be my LMSW, not LCSW. I'm wondering how competitive it will be for SWIP in 2017 and what kind of package I will need to submit, my former boss is a MoH recipient and offered to write me a letter of recommendation. Also what are the PT requirements?

Response by James Williams made Oct 1 at 2016 2:21 AM

James Williams — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 02:21:32 -0400

I have my MSW, and I want to do the same thing. I see the airforce reserves doesn't require the LCSW. https://afreserve.com/clinical-social-worker

Air Force Reserve

Response by Michael Murphy made Feb 5 at 2017 2:19 AM

Michael Murphy — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 02:19:32 -0500

My wife has her lcsw and is looking at joining the army. What rank will she in brought to and any additional benefits we should know about?

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Sep 4 at 2018 4:51 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:51:23 -0400

Go see a Retention NCO at Medical Command