https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-normal-responsibilities-of-a-72d-what-are-the-advantages-of-going-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To provide a little background; I have a BS in biochemistry and will have my MPH in OEHS come May 2020. I&#39;ve held four internships, three of them being heavy IH work (Nuclear remediation, CDC-NIOSH, and Marathon Petroleum). I&#39;m also prior service, E5 USAR 68W. Prior to all that I&#39;ve worked in low level healthcare roles during undergrad (EMT-B, Pharm Tech).<br /><br />Question 1: based off of my quick background, do I look competitive enough?<br />Question 2: What are &#39;normal&#39; responsibilities as a 72D? It seems to be a mesh of safety/IH/Epi..<br />Question 3: I&#39;m leaning towards USAR, as I have some meaty offers in the private sector upon graduation, but what are the advantages to active duty? Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:19:53 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-normal-responsibilities-of-a-72d-what-are-the-advantages-of-going-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To provide a little background; I have a BS in biochemistry and will have my MPH in OEHS come May 2020. I&#39;ve held four internships, three of them being heavy IH work (Nuclear remediation, CDC-NIOSH, and Marathon Petroleum). I&#39;m also prior service, E5 USAR 68W. Prior to all that I&#39;ve worked in low level healthcare roles during undergrad (EMT-B, Pharm Tech).<br /><br />Question 1: based off of my quick background, do I look competitive enough?<br />Question 2: What are &#39;normal&#39; responsibilities as a 72D? It seems to be a mesh of safety/IH/Epi..<br />Question 3: I&#39;m leaning towards USAR, as I have some meaty offers in the private sector upon graduation, but what are the advantages to active duty? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:19:53 -0500 2020-01-28T15:19:53-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-normal-responsibilities-of-a-72d-what-are-the-advantages-of-going-active-duty?n=5493194&urlhash=5493194 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Speaking as a Preventive Medicine NCO for the Reserves I can tell you this:<br /><br />1) Yes, you are looking competitive. There are not a whole lot of 72Ds in the Reserves. In fact, the AMEDD might drool over your packet...especially if you go Reserves. <br />2) Normal responsibilities are as follows: Being the SME in regards to IH/OH/Environmental Safety, etc. You would serve as the Adviser to the BN/BDE Commander in those regards when serving on a staff. You could also serve as a Commander of a Preventive Medicine Detachment (both Active and Reserve)<br />3) The only real advantages I could see about being a 72D on Active is you do it every day and Active Duty pay. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:46:30 -0500 2020-01-28T15:46:30-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-normal-responsibilities-of-a-72d-what-are-the-advantages-of-going-active-duty?n=6208397&urlhash=6208397 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Did you ever get selected for 72D? 1LT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:54:30 -0400 2020-08-15T07:54:30-04:00 2020-01-28T15:19:53-05:00