Posted on May 10, 2019
Is the Army CASP (Civilian Acquired Skills Program) still in effect?
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My daughter will (hopefully) be NREMT certified before leaving for basic and 68W (medic) AIT. I know that she should be able to fast-track through AIT, but is the accelerated promotion to E4 still in effect? And what would the recruiter need to get the rank if allowed? I found some information on Army-portal.com but it's a bit outdated. Resources would be awesome! Thank you!
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68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
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They are still fast tracked through the EMT portion but I don't know about any promotions for 68W. I know that it's common in other MOSs under ACASP
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SPC Richard Ferguson
It's listed on the army site as a ACASP MOS but doesn't give any real specifics on promotions or anything. I contacted her recruiter to also look into it.
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SFC (Join to see)
SPC Richard Ferguson yes it is listed under ACASP because there can be an ACASP bonus. But it doesn't say anything about promotion for 68w and I don't remember the NREMT holding students in my class getting promoted from it
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SFC (Join to see)
SFC (Join to see) if an individual initially enlists under said program they are promoted to E4 regardless if they have a degree or not
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Just signed my contract through CASP for 68W. She’ll come in as a SPC and get 10 weeks in AIT as opposed to 16, though no sign on bonus since we’re currently not in demand.
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SPC Brionna V.
As for requirements, the recruiter will need her active NREMT certification and her CPR through AHA
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SPC Brionna V.
Anthony Chan Negative, that’s still MOS dependent. The Army has a list online of jobs in demand, but for 68W regardless of CASP there is currently no enlistment bonus.
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1LT Mike Thompson
SPC Brionna V. that’s general army benefits. My state offers $20k for 68W right now. NG has state by state top 10 lists for MOSs that offer the non-prior service enlistment bonus. 68W is still very much eligible for a bonus in Wyoming. Most likely in many other states as well.
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