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Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 12-26-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,793
Posted By kgervais
So, Dental used to be a rate of its own back in...

So, Dental used to be a rate of its own back in the day but now that it's merged into HM it's only available with a contract for it. If you really wanted to go dental then you've missed the...
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 03-21-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,595
Posted By kgervais
Haha, thanks. I was wondering because certain...

Haha, thanks. I was wondering because certain NECs like Mortician for HM you have to be certified for beforehand weirdly. I thought it was like that for all of them but my recruiter told me it isn't.
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 03-21-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,595
Posted By kgervais
Questions about C Schools

I was wondering if C Schools were only available if written into your original contract. I was under the impression that C School availability is based on your class ranking at A School.

Would...
Forum: Bootcamp 03-02-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
Ah, I getcha. It's all a process and shower is...

Ah, I getcha. It's all a process and shower is just included.
Forum: Bootcamp 03-02-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
Thanks a lot for this information and insight I...

Thanks a lot for this information and insight I really appreciate it and I definitely needed it. This well help me and a lot of other future sailors reassess their steps towards their future in the...
Forum: Bootcamp 03-01-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
You're right it does get people worked up, having...

You're right it does get people worked up, having all this information ready and available.

That's cool though. I would expect that to legitimately make a career out of it you'd really have to put...
Forum: Bootcamp 03-01-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
Did you enjoy your time serving?

Did you enjoy your time serving?
Forum: Bootcamp 03-01-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
That's really good advice. I think the anxiety...

That's really good advice. I think the anxiety builds up because people have so much time to think about it and me being at home with my folks. I'll be open-minded throughout so there's always room...
Forum: Bootcamp 03-01-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
Ah, that's exactly what I wanted to know. Thank...

Ah, that's exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you and congratulations!

I'm leaving April 16th and I'm trying to be as prepared as possible but in the shower department I mat practice my quick...
Forum: Bootcamp 03-01-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
Exactly this in its entirety. The people who have...

Exactly this in its entirety. The people who have gone through it before must have forgotten about the pre-RTC anxiety and this 6 month waiting period. Ideally, the less shock to the system the...
Forum: Bootcamp 02-28-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
How is Corpsman school btw? The barracks and...

How is Corpsman school btw? The barracks and whatnot.
Forum: Bootcamp 02-28-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
I was just asking to know how much to cut down on...

I was just asking to know how much to cut down on my current showers now as practice. I read somewhere that they got 10 minutes to shower each and that seemed excessive. No homophobia intended...
Forum: Bootcamp 02-28-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 71,047
Posted By kgervais
I've asked this before but I'm kinda confused...

I've asked this before but I'm kinda confused because of the different answers I'm hearing but how long are the showers? About how long for each individual under the shower head? About how long is...
Forum: Bootcamp 02-11-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 50,607
Posted By kgervais
Hmm, there are also those who join to serve their...

Hmm, there are also those who join to serve their country, make a career for themselves, start a tradition, save some lives, and countless other more noble reasons.
Forum: Bootcamp 02-11-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 50,607
Posted By kgervais
That's true. Maybe I'm the only one that actually...

That's true. Maybe I'm the only one that actually wanted RTC to be a challenge without a lifeline every week. I wanted to be in the shoes of the sailors who had to plow through bootcamp to get to...
Forum: Bootcamp 02-11-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 50,607
Posted By kgervais
I think 8 weeks of bootcamp without a call per...

I think 8 weeks of bootcamp without a call per week is fine. It does put your mind out of place with having even the availability of the calls. For those with wives and children at home, I don't...
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 12-04-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,668
Posted By kgervais
Anyone? Or can you direct me to a list?

Anyone? Or can you direct me to a list?
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 12-02-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,668
Posted By kgervais
Does anyone know what corpsman specialties are...

Does anyone know what corpsman specialties are eligible for security clearances?
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 11-25-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,668
Posted By kgervais
That makes sense. It would be pretty silly to...

That makes sense. It would be pretty silly to advance someone who simply tests well and the US Navy would not be the power that it is. I was more leaning toward what I could do while in A school to...
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 11-23-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,668
Posted By kgervais
I gotcha. I'm going in as an E-3 does that mean I...

I gotcha. I'm going in as an E-3 does that mean I still have to wait the 6 months?
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 11-23-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,668
Posted By kgervais
Ouch, so advancement to E-4 while in A or C...

Ouch, so advancement to E-4 while in A or C school is a bit out of the question?
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 11-23-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,668
Posted By kgervais
Is getting to C School the same process as...

Is getting to C School the same process as picking your first duty station? Based on the needs of the Navy (whatever is available) after A school as well as class rank?
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 11-23-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,668
Posted By kgervais
Corpsman Questions

Are HMs really the most decorated Navy rating? I read that somewhere and it would sort of make sense since there are more of them than SEALS and they are one of the only (technically) combat ratings....
Forum: Hospital Corpsmen G000, L500 11-23-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 87,515
Posted By kgervais
Do HMs attached to an FMF get any kind of...

Do HMs attached to an FMF get any kind of clearance? Are there any HM specialties that are eligible for a top secret clearance?
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