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

sweetmtn · 12-19-2012, 03:39 AM

If you are in college now studying for a nursing degree...do you realise that the HM is only the equivalent of a CNA? If you want to be a nurse, then my suggestion would be finish college get your nursing degree and then go in the navy as an officer in the nursing corp.
Now if you are female this is what I would suggest as most times the female HM's hand out asprin and bandaides and push paper. Male HM's do have the option to be a combat HM, which then they get extra training for combat and are assigned to a Marine unit in a combat zone.
And no it is not going to make a recruiter upset that you tell them that HM is the only thing you want..but then dont be surprised if he/she tells you it may be a long shot.

vregino36 · 12-19-2012, 03:45 AM

I do realize that HM is the equivalent to a EMT or CNA, it's more of a pride thing. As well as being able to do what I love and serve my country. I am a male and will plan on doing combat. I'm fine with being told its going to be a long shot it wouldn't be the first time I was told that. I plan on DEP'ing if need be though would that be the suggested route?

-Thanks again

sweetmtn · 12-19-2012, 03:49 AM

If you just are OK with HM and in combat then go for it...you never really know when the HM ratings are open or closed.

12-19-2012, 03:39 AM	#1
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	If you are in college now studying for a nursing degree...do you realise that the HM is only the equivalent of a CNA? If you want to be a nurse, then my suggestion would be finish college get your nursing degree and then go in the navy as an officer in the nursing corp. Now if you are female this is what I would suggest as most times the female HM's hand out asprin and bandaides and push paper. Male HM's do have the option to be a combat HM, which then they get extra training for combat and are assigned to a Marine unit in a combat zone. And no it is not going to make a recruiter upset that you tell them that HM is the only thing you want..but then dont be surprised if he/she tells you it may be a long shot.

12-19-2012, 03:45 AM	#2
vregino36 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I do realize that HM is the equivalent to a EMT or CNA, it's more of a pride thing. As well as being able to do what I love and serve my country. I am a male and will plan on doing combat. I'm fine with being told its going to be a long shot it wouldn't be the first time I was told that. I plan on DEP'ing if need be though would that be the suggested route? -Thanks again

12-19-2012, 03:49 AM	#3
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	If you just are OK with HM and in combat then go for it...you never really know when the HM ratings are open or closed.