For my new people going into bootcamp or A-school as a HM, Here is some information and pointers i can give as a fairly new Corpsman: 1. Study your ass of in A-school. Being in the 10% of your class pays off. If you want the best chance of choosing where you want to go, or make 3rd class petty officer ASAP, this is the best way to do it. 2. If you choose a C-school straight out of A-school, keep in mind that its likely that you’ll be stuck in Hospitals most of your career. 3. As Nicky said, no one is getting sent straight to a ship straight out of Corps school. 4. Avoid getting in trouble in A-school. It happens in every class, people get sent to DRB or Mast all the time. Just don’t be an idiot. 5. The corpsman advancement rate per last exam was .8%. It is the most competitive rate in the Navy. Stand out. Study your ass off. Take initiative. Be a well rounded sailor. It wont go unnoticed. 6. No one likes a complainer. Make the best of what you’re given, it will make your duty station so much more enjoyable. 7. Talk to people!! Get on good terms with your Senior enlisted sailors, nurses, and doctors. Connections and networking is HUGE. Thats all I can think of. If anyone has questions i will be happy to answer.

A lot has changed since I went through corpsman A School in 1965.

I have been watching your videos off and on , and the last one I watched was the one with you finally getting your E6 and completing your degree and applying for OCS. In that video you reflected back on the different things. I think as the ones that have served look back at the decisions we made and the choices we take to get to where we are, we all have goals that we want to accomplish and some we were not able to. As long as I can remember the HM rating is one of the hardest rating to make ranks and many who have served as a HM can attest that. I wished I could have and reflecting back, I put in what I got out of it. Its weird getting out in 1996, here it is 2021, how technology has helped individuals on information to help better prepare for the military. Keep up the good work . Enjoy the videos.

My uncle Gary was a basic hospital corpsman graduated from great lakes in Illinois and served as a corpsman with the combined action platoon 1-3-2 3rd marine amphibious force in Vietnam and was given a two silver stars and purple heart for saving lives and running for ammunition and defending the wounded while wounded himself

Given that a Corpsman's job includes working with people's health, it seems like a good grasp of the sciences might be a place to start.

I am going to step out of my box here, hope it helps somebody. The biggest thing about the Hospital Corps is your experience may vary and is luck of the draw most of the time. I have known 2nd classes with six combat deployments with the grunts, I have also known Chiefs who have never deployed even one time. I went to Boot Camp, A school, FMTB, then straight to a platoon in Afghanistan before I even hit my year mark. I have people I know that bounced Hospital to Hospital the whole time, not by choice. The following is anecdotal, and only my opinion, but based on experience. There are generally two ways to play your career, smart and career oriented, or big and dumb. You can get a C school, or be diverse in your billets, and go to school. Or you can get caught up in chasing the combat dragon and burn out at 2nd Class. One gives you the ability to transition one day to civilian medicine easy, the other gives you some sweet stories, pictures, and the ability to shoot a 240 really well. The 2nd also makes you super competitive as a SWAT medic, like write your own ticket competitive. Another thing I want to stress is be aware of what it is you are getting into. The last six years has been real quiet in the military. The wars died down and people are starting to come in who have grand aspirations and wanting to use their benefits. There is nothing wrong with this, but this isnt a definite thing. If the big one kicks off again, your personal goals mean exactly nothing. Wanting to go to college, how about two pumps with 1/2 with a rifle squad. Done with your two deployments and rotating to a hospital to see your family, oh 1/7 needs a combat replacement for 7 months, have fun. It is inherently the most bipolar experience you can have in the Navy, but I would not trade the last ten years for anything.

Being a Paramedic used to fast track you to Marine World but that was a long time ago and in the 00 - 03 year range. Echo Hard! "Doc"

You need to do a "Everything you NEED TO KNOW about JTSUITS" video. dude is a legend

I don’t get to go to FMF. Had orders to go after two years at Portsmouth NH and broke my Bach. Never made it back to full duty. The bright side after getting out started working in ophthalmology as a photographer an imaging specialist. So grateful for the Navy. It is as has always been the core of my life.1991 through 1995 San Diego and Portsmouth.

Thank you for this video !

For HM/ATF contractees who haven’t shipped out yet, they can always ask to train with Warrior Challenge guys to get physically and mentally prepped for their HM/ATF pipeline :)

Thanks for your great presentation for the masses for the "Honor" of being a "Corpsman"... Los

Hey Nicky! It would be awesome to see a video where you interact with anyone who has gotten out of HM or 68W (Or any other branch's medical roles) and gone on to nursing, PA, or MD. I'm a civilian EMT, I can't afford university, and I'm waiting on a tattoo removal to go to MEPS. I really want to come into HM and use it to my fullest advantage to get medical experience, but with the advancement issues and there being so many people with that job, I'm unsure if HM is the best choice, but I do know that I want to finish a degree and get hands on in medical while being in the service. I'm looking at the 68 series for the army. I've been keeping up with you and Donny and a few other youtubers during quarantine, and I am really inspired by you guys and proud of the moves you've been making. I'd also like to ask that if you could go back to the beginning, would you have done anything differently? As far as branch or job in order to end up so high in medical and have potential civilian options? Thanks so much if you're able to shed some light! I would DM you but I don't have any other social media

My grandfather was Kenneth Hammit. He was a Corman in the Korean war. I cannot think the men and women that have chosen this profession Enough! God bless you all! ❤

Finished basic Corps School Great Lakes'1977 . Went on to psych tech training at Ft. Sam Houston and Norfolk. Got out in 1980 had a 25yr. career in Human Services. Never regreted a second of my time in.

I went to Corps school 1964 San Diego, Calif. Our Chief said half the class is going to FMF then to a place called Viet Nam. FMF school was at Camp Pendleton.

I was a Hospital Corpsman from 1959 to 1969, I worked in O.B., Med Surg., X-Ray Tech, & 8404 with Marines in Viet Nam.

thanks for the video, i enlisted as a hospital corpsman 2 days ago :)!!

My first step to becoming a Corpsman started when I EAS'd from the Marines in 2018. And talking to a prior service recruiter. After A school, went back to my NOSC went across the hallway to 4th Marines. Never went to FMTB. 6 Months later I'm a line corpsman. I'd done a bunch of field ops/ranges and completed my PQS and got my FMF (GCE) Pin. Quad Zero for life...

FMTB was so fun lol but I really wish I wouldn't have gone right after A-school because I forgot all that shit lmao

Just got sworn in today at MEPS :)

I went into the Navy in 2007 with a HMDA contract, my first duty station was a dental tech position but during that time there I got married and had a child, upon my time to pcs I had verbal orders to go to Hawaii as a dental tech, the navy told me they wouldn’t send my family and myself to Hawaii together due to me being an HN at the time so basically I would have to go unaccompanied (without my family) the navy refused to send my family anywhere besides a west coast command. Unfortunately the only billet available was a medical green side command so while I was an 8701 (dental tech designation) I went 8404 ( field medical service corpsman) , PLEASE PLEASE don’t let this discourage you because it was honestly the best thing for me, I learned I was a damn good medical corpsman not only did I stand out as a NCO at my command but it showed me a new love for medicine and a niche at something I was great at. I got out after my 5yrs and landed an amazing job that I love in medical sales. I would encourage you not to allow the diversity discourage you because the HM field is not only something to be proud of but also put you well above your peers when you come back into civilian life.

Could you please do a SARC video bro. That’s what I want to do as a Corpsman.

I leave this Tuesday for basic! HM, 💪💪😊😊⚓️ I'm excited & nervous :))

thank you nicky

Thank you for your service and telling us what it’s about

I arrived to Corpsman a-school a week ago. My contract is HM-ATF. We’ll see how things go

One memorable event with a Hospital Corpsman was when I went into The Coronado Amphib school medical clinic. I had a pain in the morning before I came to work so I went to sick call. After a few min the corpsman came out and exclaimed that he thought he would never see. Cystine Crystals in my urine. I have a condition called Cystinuria. So Did three other siblings in my family. I even have a service connected disability because of it.

Wow! Another 8404/8482!...of course I did it all back in '95. I like San Antonio but Great Lakes will always be where Corps School will be. Watching your video a lot of things have changed.

Awesome! 🙏 ✊

YIKES! It's five years now? I was able to get FMF Recon with only a four year contract, but it took a second tour to do it. 1964-1968 3rd Mar Div.

Can you do a video about CTT or the crypto field in general?

If you become a corpsman get a c school with a nec your advancement will be better an x-ray tech took me under her wing and that helped me quad zero corpmen have a hard time advancing

Hey Nicky, do you mind making a video about FTS or if I can message your personally about it? So many people keep telling me about it. I just want a bit more information about it . Thank you

How hard is it to archive a NEC if your HMDA, are they undermanned?

The NAVY is sending Corpsman to FMTB because they want every single HM to be deployable. We had 3rd, 2nd, 1st classes and Chiefs. So if you aint going now, you will probably go in the future. FMTB E has Dorm rooms now, no more open bay. Oh, and San Antonio was fun! I miss that place.

Yup I got Surg Tech and I didn’t pick it, but I’m happy!

Yep I graduate Corpsman school. Now I’m going into the Pharmacy technician school

He needs more views

Can you do one for prior service? I just did my initial 4 as an AS now im a reservist HM3 but im trying to come back to the fts world lol. What should I expect?

Can you do one about OJT?

Does anything change for prior service? Was marines for 4 national guard for 3 considering going back in trying to get a spot as a navy corpsman

I think IDC was a great career choice. Isn't there specialization also for your duty type, ie sub duty, FMF etc.?

can we get an update video on HM I'm thinking of switching from Air Force to Navy and I really want to go HM, is the advancement rate still really low? any new or up to date info will be greatly appreciated, thank you .

I was a green side hospital corpsman FMF 2nd CEB DS.

I'm going into boot Nov 23 as an HM I'm excited and thank you

How many c schools a hm can to during a career?

I watched DWK’s video as well and I am wanting to become an HM. I’m losing weight right now to hopefully join and ship out by september (ideally but i really dont care) I have my eyes on the prize and I am looking forward to achieving my goals. I literally do not want to sign for anything else, I am studying my ass off and will update when I get there 🤎

If I was contracted as an HMDA, can I cross rate into a HM or quad 0 ?

i have an offer for HM but i would leave this week, sticking to AME. hooyah!

Advancement/making rank sucks. Hence, I switched to the Army (68 series i.e., medical) and picked up quick.

So I don’t have to have medical experience at all to join the navy as a Hospital corpsman

Yokosuka is the best hospital command .

I’m going to be a NAT-HM, am I just gonna go to “A” school? Or do I have to take “C” school as well? I understand I might get forced but is it likely for Reserve HM’s to go to “C” school. I leave February 2021 and I’m just trying to

Just ask if you need to know anything about the Fleet Admiral. Aka me.

For anyone planning on joining soon, i’m telling you has a Corpsman, don’t become a corpsman. Especially if you want to make a career out of the navy. If you just want to do your 5 years and get out then its not a bad choice. Otherwise pick something else.

Nicky if you make Chief don't be surprised if you get orders to a Destroyer. Just trust me on this one.

HM3 73 to 77, CW2 (PA) 79 to 84, O3 (MD) 89 to 97. 5yrs sea time, 28 days in combat (LOL) Desert Storm. I’m one lucky guy. I hated school and joined up to get out of the house. My recruiter offered me MM. (What get my fingernails all busted up and dirty?) then YN ( What sit in front of a typewriter all day?) Then HM ( is it clean? For the most part. Sign me up.) I found my calling there. Every step of the way was and continues to be interesting and rewarding.

I got an offer as hmda every one is saying I should take it but idk if I want to do it.

So by watching this video: Would it be recommended to go in as a "0000"? Instead of picking a C school at recruiting?

Been there. Done that. 2nd Mar Div Corpsman 1991-1995. TAKE CARE OF MY MARINES.

When picking my job at MEPS what do I say to specify I want to do x ray tech?

I was thinking of going corpsman from the army national guard but recruiter tells me I’ll have to do boot camp again and lose my rank as well

I chose basic hm hospital corpsman. Going to be shipped out for boot camp on august 24.

Im I’m the Air Force right now but am looking to switch to the Navy and become a corpsman when my contract ends.

So if I want to be an iDC corpsman should I enlist as an HM-ATF?

So if I’m going in for HM, I’d be able to screen for atf too? I was told I could volunteer for fmf

Soon going to meps for my physical. Hopefully there’s a spot for HM.

Yep, in dental c school they forced some people into dental lab

is it possible to get your general ed classes done while you're enlisted?

I’m going to be an HMDA! My bootcamp date is July 7!

Navy nurse turn my hair white during my time at Camp Lester Naval Hospital in Okinawa. Once they make lieutenant, or 03, be afraid, very afraid.

i got told hm atf was seals shit so i just did regular😭

Do I have to go to c school after a school?

Can i join Navy Reserve as Corspman?

A school is 14 weeks.

Thanks for the video, can you tell me what is a New Accession training hospital corpsman?

Do corpsman get deployed with marines and if so, are they out there seeing combat?

Big question. I probably didn't catch this on the video but what are the chances of me trying to land marine infantry corpman

Currently in A school and now it's 14 weeks. Same course material just less time 😆. Party school indeed 😂

can anyone tell me how to be an x ray tech in the navy

Hi I’m 19 graduating high school I wanted to join the navy to be a navy nurse I wanted to know more information

If you’re a regular hm can you still go to dental c school?

Graduation June 5 corpsmen a school 😍

I recently got a corpsman contract. I ship out September 20th. I know it’s a really overmanned rate but hopefully I’ll find a way to stand out in order to advance.

Could I still occupy this profession after completing officer training school? I have a B.S. in molecular biology, but I want to pursue nursing later down the line.

I graduated A school back in December and got sent to Walter reed, ask me how I’m doing

Can I do med school while doing this? This seems like a whole thing.

Anyone shipping May 25th? Rate: LS

Damn you look very young for an IDC. All of mine are like mid 40s 😂

The Navy and Corpsman has changed a lot from 20 years ago. I'm a little lost.

I leave June 8th with HM, thank you!

I want to be a combate medic for the Marines. What would my path be? How could I ensure I get the opportunity? Thanks for the help

I'm going from PACT SEAMAN to HM because its available. Yikes I guess I have to be on my A game.

14 weeks.

How difficult is it to go to medical equipment tech C school?

I just signed for HM-ATF. Leaving to GL July 1st

Uber Eats bro!

Combat Lifesaver Course: here's a tampon for that bullet hole.

Graduated HM a school last Monday⚓️