Becoming a combat medic in the Army is something that is widely misunderstood. Many people visualize something like an EMT or nurse stationed at some hospital somewhere around the world. While certainly there are those types of positions, your chances of landing those are slim during a time of war. Also, those positions often go to the soldiers who have been serving for quite some time. New soldiers rarely are put in hospitals during war time. Becoming a combat medic or 91Bravo in today’s military is relatively easy if you qualify for the Army and you are an intelligent person.
The first step to becoming a combat medic is to sign up for the Army. Any number of sign up stations are located in most cities, and talking at length with your recruiter can help you to understand what will happen to you. Be sure you understand the opportunity before signing up as there is no turning back.
When you sign up, you will have to pass certain rigorous tests physically and mentally. The physical side is to show you can handle the rigors of war, and the mental side is to see what jobs you might be good at. Doing well on the mental test will give you many more options. If you qualify high enough, then being a medic will be an option for you.
The next step you will go through is boot camp. Needless to [...]
