How can I convince my recruiter to put HM rate on my contract?

sweetmtn · 12-19-2012, 12:06 PM

Just for information, I talked to the Army recruiter yesterday...we are friends and he is coming to Christmas dinner...you could always try Army medic..they do have openings. My friend here locally, her son is an Army medic and he loves it, my oldest son is Army but Infantry and has promoted very fast compared to the Navy. My youngest was Navy and a nuke, and even so my oldest has promoted faster than a nuke in the Navy (E6 in under 4 years).

vregino36 · 12-19-2012, 03:19 PM

Thats some very helpful information! I will look into that

Thank you !

SDtech · 12-19-2012, 04:35 PM

Of my dep crew I would say 3 or 4 are HM, so I know they are giving out the rating. I know you are in college but just be aware of how the asvab works. I took the practice asvab and got an 83 or 85, cant remember. Studied a bit and got a 95 on the real thing. I was stoked because I thought I could do whatever I wanted, turns out it just basically tells the navy what you are qualified to do. So someone who say got a 90 has no worse or better shot of getting HM than you would if you scored higher. How it works is, okay you did well you are qualified for x y and z and y/z are available.

My advice having been through the process (although not with the rating you want) is to take your asvab. Do as well as you can (the scores can be used for all branches). Tell the recruiter what they want to hear, that you are open to anything in medical. Get cleared and talk to the classifier, if they cant offer you HM walk and take your chances with army or another branch. Meps will have your paperwork from your physical and your issues should be worked out in advance so the next time will be quicker. If the rating is as impacted as you say a DAR might not work (changing rating while in dep). I would not go in unless you know its HM.

kforbs126 · 12-19-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetmtn

Just for information, I talked to the Army recruiter yesterday...we are friends and he is coming to Christmas dinner...you could always try Army medic..they do have openings. My friend here locally, her son is an Army medic and he loves it, my oldest son is Army but Infantry and has promoted very fast compared to the Navy. My youngest was Navy and a nuke, and even so my oldest has promoted faster than a nuke in the Navy (E6 in under 4 years).

Also the Navy has time in rate. I'm not sure if the Army does and probably why they promote quick. It's almost impossible to make E6 in 4 years in the Navy. You would have to have back to back EP evals to take the E6 exam a year after you make E5.

sweetmtn · 12-20-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kforbs126

Also the Navy has time in rate. I'm not sure if the Army does and probably why they promote quick. It's almost impossible to make E6 in 4 years in the Navy. You would have to have back to back EP evals to take the E6 exam a year after you make E5.

Yes the Army does have time in rate requirements..but they can be waived if the Command wants you bad enough...this is why my son got promoted so fast...the Army LOVES him as he always gives 100+%, his evals are superior...now to promote in the Army you dont test...you have "boards" meaning you are tested ORALLY in front of a panel in your dress uniform...and you had better know EVERYTHING! You have to be recommended for boards. Then there is a matter of points, time in grade, college credits, awards, etc. all add to the points needed to promote.

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12-19-2012, 12:06 PM	#1
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	Just for information, I talked to the Army recruiter yesterday...we are friends and he is coming to Christmas dinner...you could always try Army medic..they do have openings. My friend here locally, her son is an Army medic and he loves it, my oldest son is Army but Infantry and has promoted very fast compared to the Navy. My youngest was Navy and a nuke, and even so my oldest has promoted faster than a nuke in the Navy (E6 in under 4 years).

12-19-2012, 03:19 PM	#2
vregino36 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Thats some very helpful information! I will look into that Thank you !

12-19-2012, 04:35 PM	#3
SDtech Newbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Of my dep crew I would say 3 or 4 are HM, so I know they are giving out the rating. I know you are in college but just be aware of how the asvab works. I took the practice asvab and got an 83 or 85, cant remember. Studied a bit and got a 95 on the real thing. I was stoked because I thought I could do whatever I wanted, turns out it just basically tells the navy what you are qualified to do. So someone who say got a 90 has no worse or better shot of getting HM than you would if you scored higher. How it works is, okay you did well you are qualified for x y and z and y/z are available. My advice having been through the process (although not with the rating you want) is to take your asvab. Do as well as you can (the scores can be used for all branches). Tell the recruiter what they want to hear, that you are open to anything in medical. Get cleared and talk to the classifier, if they cant offer you HM walk and take your chances with army or another branch. Meps will have your paperwork from your physical and your issues should be worked out in advance so the next time will be quicker. If the rating is as impacted as you say a DAR might not work (changing rating while in dep). I would not go in unless you know its HM.