Why would I be sent to PA for 7 weeks when I am reclassifying to 68W and have a class date this summer?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:15:46 -0400

I am currently reclassing to 68W and have a class date in early July. But instead of going to Ft. Sam Houston for 16 weeks, they are sending me to PA for 7 weeks. There are some concerns I'm scheduled for the wrong class. Does anyone have any insight on this?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2022 2:25 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:25:49 -0400

Looking on the web it looks like the Pennsylvania National Guard has a course.
https://www.pa.ng.mil/Army-National-Guard/166th-Regiment/Medical-Battalion-Training-Site/68-CMF-COURSES/

68 CMF COURSES

The official website of the Pennsylvania National Guard

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2022 2:28 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:28:07 -0400

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2022 4:14 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:14:55 -0400

Yes, it is a 68W MOS-T class taught by the PA ARNG.
There are 22 active duty TDY enroute reclass in your class.
Active Component uses ARNG MOS-T and PME classes every month.
You're booked in the correct class.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2022 4:32 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:32:37 -0400

AIT seats are very hard to come by on Active Duty, so we get a few of them from the National Guard schools as well. You are going to go to Fort Indiantown Gap. It's not the wrong class. It is an accelerated program that the NG has for people who are already MOS qualified. As a former 68W, after you get your EMT cert knocked out, you could learn everything you need to know about being a medic in 3-4 weeks.

Response by SFC Andy Tiernan made Mar 14 at 2022 9:25 PM

SFC Andy Tiernan — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:25:36 -0400

As others have pointed out, the PA ARNG MBTS runs a MOS-T. It is much more cost effective then a seat in the entire initial MOSQ course and to be honest, the better option for you as well being "prior service". I attended the 16 week course when I reclassified and was a junior NCO. It was my third formal MOS course and there was so much unnecessary extra activities that we, as not only experienced in non MOS specific details like drill and ceremony and such that it was truly a pain in the 4th POC. From knowing the MBTS staff and how they function, you will also get much better training and exposure. Not to knock the DCMT staff at Ft Sam but they have a ton of students and some of the Cadre may or not have as much experience as the PA MBTS staff. Most of them have many combat deployments under thier belt and some of the older staff there actually help write the 68W POI. Past Cadre there actually won the Best Medic competition a few years ago as well. Top notch course to attend.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2022 3:03 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 May 2022 03:03:30 -0400

I went to that course years ago. The staff was impressive. Actually had a lot of fun.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2023 11:57 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:57:33 -0400

It's a fast paced course for those that are already MOS-Qd in the Army. Study and you will do good.