Is it possible to join an active civil affairs unit as a 68w (healthcare specialist)?

Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 06:57:40 -0500

Say for example the 95th Civil Affairs Brigade..

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2017 7:18 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 07:18:09 -0500

It’s possible however, you still would have to go through a selection process and W1 training.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2017 8:25 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 08:25:55 -0500

I thought CA changed your MOS?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2017 10:38 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 10:38:23 -0500

You have to be selected but the selection is not that hard. They requiere a 68W10 GPA of 85 or above and PT score of 270. Other than that they will select a shitbag if they apply.

Response by SGT Jeffrey Dennis made Nov 5 at 2017 11:12 AM

SGT Jeffrey Dennis — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 11:12:04 -0500

I believe some CA units require W1, or you will be required to volunteer W1, just like medics in SF, 75th Ranger Rgt., 160th SOAR. Don't quote me but that used to be the case. I believe their selectiin course is at Bragg.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2017 7:14 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:14:09 -0500

They were recently recruiting from the 232nd med bn (whiskey training). Had a briefing then interviews for those interested. A friend of mine is headed to their training after he's done here.

So yes, they do

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 9:32 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:32:17 -0500

I was a 68W in a CA unit. Not the 95th, but the 85th, who recruited medics from 232 and then sent us to two schools in order to join the unit. One was a CA Medical Specialty course that gave us our W2, and then Paramedic school. I have heard that they are no longer doing this- sorry I don’t have any better info for you.

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2017 6:32 PM

MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 18:32:41 -0500

Yes. You can volunteer during AIT and go through an interview and selection process. Keep on mind that there are not many spots though, and you need to pass the CA Medic Course and Paramedic course before getting placed on a team.

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Mar 8 at 2018 10:19 PM

MSG John Duchesneau — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:19:16 -0500

I would think they would have slots for that MOS. Providing health care is the kind of "soft power" Civil Affairs is supposed to be good at providing.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2018 7:24 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 07:24:10 -0500

Yes it is I recently worked with a E-6 that is a medic and attached to a Civil affairs unit in Bulgaria. Also I recently had a soldier that just came from Civil affairs and he is a medic. HR is the best resource once your ready to move assignments start calling and asking about availabilities.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2019 5:56 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:56:28 -0400

We do have some 68Ws with their W4. However we are trying to get away from that and have exclusively 38BW4s as our Medics.
To be either you must have a W4 identifier. There are no regular 68W. Either apply for SOCM through your unit and once accepted drop a CA packet, or drop a CA packet and when selected volunteer for SOCM. Those are the ways to serve in CA as a Medic