Combat?

walla125 · 11-09-2016, 07:41 AM

To answer a question posed earlier yes FMF Corpsman both men and women do deploy with FMF units to austere hostile environments. Having been a career FMF HM I can assure you that if goal is to go to combat HM is not the job for you (we concentrate on saving lives...not taking them). However, some MA's do deploy to these environments as stated earlier and if you are truly interested in what the entire MA job scope entails have a serious conversation with your MA leadership at "A" school and they can point you in the right direction.

All the Best,
MCPO (FMF/SW/AW) W.

roseDragon · 11-13-2016, 08:49 PM

Are riverine orders necessarily hard to get when reenlisting? Its a huge career goal for me. Also can you stay in a riverine unit if you get in, or do you have to leave after a certain time?

LT Guppy · 11-14-2016, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by roseDragon

Are riverine orders necessarily hard to get when reenlisting? Its a huge career goal for me. Also can you stay in a riverine unit if you get in, or do you have to leave after a certain time?

There's a little luck involved. There has to be an opening when you're up for new orders.

Generally you'll have to leave (not necessarily the whole rivron community, but at least your command), but can come back if there's a later opening.
The Navy likes you to go to a variety of commands.

roseDragon · 11-14-2016, 03:12 PM

How long do you typically stay at a command?

LT Guppy · 11-14-2016, 03:29 PM

It depends on your rate and seniority, but typically for enlisted 3-5 years; for officers 18-24 months.

roseDragon · 11-14-2016, 06:17 PM

Thanks for the info LTJG

11-09-2016, 07:41 AM	#1
walla125 Active Duty Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	To answer a question posed earlier yes FMF Corpsman both men and women do deploy with FMF units to austere hostile environments. Having been a career FMF HM I can assure you that if goal is to go to combat HM is not the job for you (we concentrate on saving lives...not taking them). However, some MA's do deploy to these environments as stated earlier and if you are truly interested in what the entire MA job scope entails have a serious conversation with your MA leadership at "A" school and they can point you in the right direction. All the Best, MCPO (FMF/SW/AW) W.

11-13-2016, 08:49 PM	#2
roseDragon Newbie Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Are riverine orders necessarily hard to get when reenlisting? Its a huge career goal for me. Also can you stay in a riverine unit if you get in, or do you have to leave after a certain time?

11-14-2016, 03:12 PM	#4
roseDragon Newbie Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	How long do you typically stay at a command?

11-14-2016, 03:29 PM	#5
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	It depends on your rate and seniority, but typically for enlisted 3-5 years; for officers 18-24 months.

11-14-2016, 06:17 PM	#6
roseDragon Newbie Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the info LTJG