Do I Regret Becoming A US NAVY Corpsman? FMF/Ship/Hospital

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[@stephengormley8147]

Corpsman to Registered Nurse. Based my entire nursing career on what I learned from being a Corpsman. I hope that you work towards becoming a Registered Nurse and after a Nurse Practitioner. Thanks for your posting.

[@dwkvideos]

Thank you!

[@jtk917]

If I am already an ICU RN with my BSN...should I even bother becoming a corpsman? I have some urge to join the military but I am already 28. I'm considering SARC or becoming an officer. Im not really sure what route is best for me, or if I should just get my masters for anesthesia. Any advice?

[@SeriousBoner]

@@jtk917 Be an officer, it pays more than enlisted corpsman.

[@frnc2461]

Can you enlighten us on how you transitioned from corpsman to the nurse corps. You doo need to have prerequisite classes before you can be even accepted in the nursing school right?

[@barbaramatthews4735]

​@jtk917 Be a Navy nurse. Why go to all that school to work in a lower skilled job? I'm a former Corpsman and tell you the education and training to be a RN is a higher level. Corpsman is great, don't get me wrong. A lot of what he is talking is bravado. Corpsmen talk a lot of shit. We do a lot, but there is a big difference between nurse and Corpsman. I'm not in anyway putting down Corpsman training. There is a lot of training. Not all transfer to civilian jobs. I worked in health care after I got out. I still had to get certified to actually get a job in a civilian hospital. A nursing license will automatically qualify for a nursing job. Corpsmen are not automatically licensed or certified. You do that on your own.

[@chrisdelawder7890]

Fifteen years in, Two ships, Four years with my Marines, Two aviation commands, only spent one year at a hospital, right after Corps school and Field Med. Only regret, didnt get to go to Dive School because of my eye sight. Have had the greatest adventure during my 15 years. Done so many different jobs. I am so glad I went Navy instead of becoming a Air Force Med Tech, like I originally wanted to do.

[@spaceman77-y2p]

What kind of HM were you brother ? and thank you for your service

[@kevinhanes2808]

Corpsman for 20 years, 10 years blue, 10 years green. There are Hospital men and then there are Corpsman. During my 3 years in Iraq I sent home many a hospital man because they couldn’t hack being a corpsman. Sad but true

[@Hapfletcher]

I'm a retired Navy Corpsman 22 years. I joined right out of high school. Looking back on the day I joined seems like a won the lottery. I did not even know what a Navy Corpsman was till i joined. My testing said I was eligible to me a Corpsman or a mechanic .....LOL. And trust me I was not that smart in school. but i guess they look at your mechanical skills to be a Corpsman. No regrets, the sky was the limit as a corpsman...

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

@@jmwenterprise2304how’s it going for you?

[@NathanUrielMaico]

@@jmwenterprise2304what was your asvab score bro?

[@dwkvideos]

DWK is back all 2020 yall.

[@Decmbaby26]

Currently in HM A school and there is a lot of Fleet returnees who either left Marines, active duty or other rates to become a Corpsman. This is an amazing rate with eye opening history and traditions.

[@Jwhatitdo]

DO NOT PICK A C SCHOOL AND IF YOU DO, PICK A COOL ONE. MAKE TOP OF YOUR CLASS TO GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT, OR TOP 10% TO HAVE CHOICES IN ORDER CHOOSING :)

[@Decmbaby26]

@@Jwhatitdo We already picked orders. Haven't gotten mine yet.

[@dwkvideos]

Hi brianna! where did you pick for orders?

[@Decmbaby26]

DwkVideos Surg Tech. I’m staying in Texas!

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

@@Decmbaby26 how’s it going for you?

[@kricket5363]

"We're better than all of you" (team America theme plays) I lost it 😂 good video

[@dwkvideos]

thanks man!

[@understandables7079]

Hey man! I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the content you make, specially in regards to your advice and experience as an HM. Signed up and am currently in DEP, got HM. In my case only ATF was available so I took that, and I'm so exited! Definitely gonna go into boot prepared after taking notes on your videos lol

[@dwkvideos]

I appreciate that!

[@allstarzaw7610]

ATF is super cool, sometimes I wish I would have gone that route but be prepared for lots and lots of PT. Your time at A school will be a lot harder than the average corpsman but if you make it through the pipeline you’ll have the best job in the community.

[@fernandoalegria4240]

Bravest men I saw in Viet Nam were Navy Corpsmen. Should be proud. Semper Fi,

[@brianmillion8473]

Thanks for this. I ship in two weeks for Reserve Corpsman. I know your video won't apply 100% to RC but it still got me excited and reminded me why I decided to go this route. Hopefully it all works out.

[@dwkvideos]

Best of luck!

[@GTJacket624]

Spitting straight facts brother! Been in 12 years made E5 about 4 years ago. Pipelined pharm tech straight from Great Mistakes (129 crack house!) but got very lucky to go to FMTB and get stationed with marine corps air wing! Keep it up man great content!

[@dwkvideos]

advancement exam right around corner! My command got zero map quotas again lol

[@PritongkulangotTv]

Just signed as a corpsman today and looking for videos like yours to motivate me.. thanks a lot brother for this video..

[@dwkvideos]

You got this!

[@NathanUrielMaico]

What was your asvab Score bro?

[@yakira1998]

I actually can’t even believe I got this rate lol I got a 57 on the asvab and when they asked me what job I wanted I said medical and they were like we got HM and I was like oh shit!!! My recruiter introduced me to that rate bc I wanted to work with marines and I think this is the dopest rate. I leave for bootcamp the 22nd, wish me luck!

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

How’d it go?

[@ShaneFleming2016]

Wow, shout out to Bullyjuice. Happy soon to be Navy anniversary Donny. Be safe!

[@dwkvideos]

shout out to bully

[@seanspringer4494]

I just recently signed for HM. When I went to MEPS they told me no they don’t have any availability but little did they know I had a card up my sleeve. I had a signed letter from my EMT teacher stating that I was enrolled in the class and wouldn’t be done with it until April. This was December I was in MEPS btw. The guy who was getting my rate told me he technically isn’t supposed to be putting me in DEP unless it was a college class, which it wasn’t it was through a local ambulance company, but then he asked me how much I paid for it. Told him I paid the $1500 in full (I didn’t, I was on an installment plan and I had only made the first payment at that point😂) and he told me he would feel bad for me wasting my money on it and told me he will work me into shipping out in April. I signed for it and here I am now still taking the class and itching for that April date to arrive 😅

[@FrumencioTorres-l7l]

Gonna unpack here a little.. Delayed Enlistment and went upon HS graduation. 8 years active duty 79 to 87 and got out as a HM2, was an 8483 and 8404. Spent 1st year in training Boot, HM A school and Surg Tech C school (was not a push button) orders to Corpus 1 yr, then 2 yrs Rota. Orders to BUDs in 83 and broke my leg in Hell week and then got cellulitis that I was hospitalized for.. ended up at FMSS and being assigned to Med Battalion and going on West PAC with MSSG11 (best duty ever as “DOC” for the LSB Marines) I was the Beach Evac Team Leader (was an HM1 or HMC position at the time)on landings and had 3 jr corpsmen assigned to me. I completed Mountain Warfare Training in Korea and JEST in the PI with my Marines (never sat in the rear with the gear.. always did the training. I earned the FMF Ribbon (think this is now a pin)and was always a 300 pft guy (top marine fitness score in the 80’s)The goal whole time with FMF was to recover to go back to BUDs. Ended up reapplying and qualifying for orders back to Buds in 87, go back to a Hospital or get out. My wife at the time surprised me with an out of left field ultimatum “if you go the Spec War pipeline.. I’ll divorce you” so faced with that I got out n walked away from what had been a life I really loved and was good at. I ended up getting into Medical Device Sales (Ortho Recon/Trauma and Spine) I just recently retired as a National Director having enjoyed close to a 40 yr career. The bottom line I was successful because of what I learned as a sailor and corpsmen, I was able to apply the lessons learned of ownership, leadership and commitment. I read through many of the other comments and think most us did get something positive from our experience.. and there isn’t anyone of us that served that didn’t know the shipmates that did only the minimum and sat in the rear with the gear, complained about everything, got out and had nothing to show for it. You only get out what you put in.

[@JoshuaZamecnik]

I been cracking up this whole video and I came here as serious as could be

[@HDDP]

(1) Adancement ? I was meritoriously advanced to HM2 after two years and 8 month, was recommended for the Armed Services Medical School after 3 years. I only was trained as a 0000/8400. I served "Blue Side", "Grey Side" & "Green Side" in my first four year contract.

[@rachaelbaker1019]

Thank you for all of your content! You and Nicky have both really helped me prepare for my enlistment. I will be enlisting by the end of the summer hopefully. I already have my 11 General Orders memorized, the Sailor's Creed, and the Ranks and Recognition mostly down. I am very excited to start my career in the Navy. I am looking to be a Corpsman, I am in school currently for Physical Therapy. I am hoping to potentially get a job in that field somewhere but I am still keeping an open mind. Thanks again! You are the best!

[@dwkvideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@dutlingerb]

Already a Paramedic and critical care flight paramedic stateside with 17 years experience. Been to Afghanistan on State Department contract. Looking at joining as a Corpsman. I didn't getting out if high school, regretted joining since.

[@amandah1875]

Hi Brother, my husband is a foreign trained doc and just got atf/hm/bht with e4 after one year so we are very happy with that. A school might be fairly easy for him so he will use that time to try and pass the US exams for foreign doctors then see what he could do within navy from there. He's not a party goer at all though, I hope he will still fit in haha. He's such a nice gentle guy and very serious about study etc, just hope it's not too rough in there for him.

[@Mari-it2de]

I feel so blessed that I didn’t even want/qualify for Corpsman honestly and it was offered to me bc I know there are so many ppl who want my spot but I know that was God’s will for me! my only concern was slow advancement as I’m already coming in as E1..but I’ve always worked hard and I don’t doubt that I’ll do what I need to to rank up! Thanks for your perspective and honesty bc ppl either make it sound all good or all bad😭

[@Supersquid1776]

FMF Corpsman 76-87, Fox2/3, Gulf2/3, Weapons 81mm Mortar Platoon 3/3, 1st BSSG, NAS Boca Cheka, 2nd FSSG, Was Blessed To Be A Part Of Navy Medicine, It Was A Huge Honor And The Best Years Of My Life!!!

[@oldcop18]

HM3, 1964-1968 & I saw green side in Nam and gray side aboard the USS Bryce Canyon (AD36) out of Long Beach, CA. I enjoyed my time and never regretted my rating but no tattoos.

[@dwkvideos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I'm a former HM1...it carries over to 1st Civ Div. I loved being a Corpsman.

[@ronmangrum7073]

FMF Greenside Corpsman are best! United States Marine here! And shellbacks are great too! God bless all Greenside Docs! Oohrah

[@theceska8345]

Devil Docs ,,, Shellback is any Sailor that crosses the Equator.

[@nicoreed3600]

Well either way, i already signed my HM contract.

[@beccafilgueiras5581]

Nico Reed same dude

[@nicoreed3600]

@@beccafilgueiras5581 hooyah, see you in the fleet

[@beccafilgueiras5581]

when do you ship out?

[@dwkvideos]

same guys

[@nicoreed3600]

@@beccafilgueiras5581 ship date is Nov 24th

[@bakabylu]

I was definitely getting nervous on my choice and how transferable it was but this helps 🤣

[@kajaanasilemam1479]

This made me feel so much better. Going in as HM E3

[@beneciajenkins2884]

Me too

[@gertrudeserwaaboadu7850]

Same here

[@jamesnubz]

im tryna be a Corpsman. I have never wanted something so bad

[@jamesgeist9535]

Right on. The rivalry doesn't exist with Corpsman. Corpsman are respectected above all by Marines. No one insults our Corpsman.

[@RahulSharma-ok6tj]

Signed up as a HM today. Ship out July 5th

[@dwkvideos]

congrats bro!!

[@tq6407]

When i was in did go to hospital, clinic, emt, ,when and play with the seals, coastguard, army, was on ship, then fmf with 1st and 3rd marine division. The HM rating now sounds so different.

[@Yammie_Moto671]

It's hard picking up for Corpsman, but not impossible. You gotta work hard! You gotta put in the work consistently, not just cause it's Advancement or MAP Season. Chiefs see right through that shit. And about 80% of HM are lazy shitbags so it's easy to shine.

[@dwkvideos]

true!

[@JoshuaZamecnik]

1:05 😭😂🫡

[@E4M08]

I picked corpsman because I sucked too much at the time to make it through BUDS. So I became a corpsman stricky to deploy with marines because it was pretty much the only navy job to still see combat. I did actually focus alot on my medical training so I could perform well, but I was embarrassed at how poorly trained they are. A motivated CLS marine could do the same job. Unless you do 18D as a SARC, its becoming a useless rate with the advancment in medical training for all troops.

[@averagepro2788]

I only got corpsman cause my recruiter got promoted to look over Illinois and Wisconsin dep pool and he had sway over the job I got, I would have been and MA that would have been sad

[@zachv3294]

That’s how it is as a 0311 takes like 3 years to pick up e4

[@dwkvideos]

damn

[@Bubblehead640]

Son wants to join as a corpsman FMF. I know corpsman is a rate but can someone explain to me the FMF add-on. Would that actually be on his enlistment contract or does he have to apply for FMF and qualify after becoming a corpsman.

[@travelwithus3227]

If you do one term as a corpsman would you be able to get a bachelors or at least an associates degree in that time? Is there free time to take classes at a community college and get credits?

[@mamba24kc]

Facts!!!!! HM3 Reliford (USN 92-96)

[@drekarys]

Just got corpsman at meps, ship in two weeks 🤙

[@dwkvideos]

nice man!

[@ThejeffJr8]

Who are you what’s your name

[@vagabond789]

@@ThejeffJr8 why do you want to know

[@raidetac4762]

I ship off sep 15! Got my precious shiny HM contract too 😏

[@dwkvideos]

NICE!

[@12kadari]

What is the process to become a General physician or surgeon from HM? My son just joined as a HM but he wants to get into Naval Academy and pursue Medicine . Is it possible ? can someone tell me the facts? Thanks in advance.

[@deiongoldsmith515]

This is the rating I want but I want the HM-ATF version this one or IS/IS-ATF. How would advancement work for me I just graduated with a BA in college and upon completion of boot camp I'll be an e3 would I Advance to e4 and be stuck there for a while or still be an e3 for a while? I just wanna know so when I go back up to MEPs at the end of this month and Pick my job and swear in I know what I'm getting into advancement wise

[@berrycinnamon]

Quality content 👌 Also, did jtsuits retire from his navy channel? What's going on with your boy? He briefly made an appearance on Aaron Perreira's livestream saying that it wasn't for him anymore.

[@dwkvideos]

he does live gaming streams now

[@left4worldsins]

What does navy corpman translate too In terms of college or medical school credits? Like if i want to go into nursing or some sort of medical field. What will the skills i gain from this field offer me civilian side? How can i find a recruiter with or has someone they can connect me with that would know more about this mos?

[@jaquasiawesley7376]

same questions I have now

[@Supremebean303]

19 college credits if the college recognizes them. Most should.

[@raiden490]

Everyone getting deployed to hospitals these days. if you aren’t putting a package in, you’re a sitting duck.

[@dwkvideos]

true!

[@destineemoreno1171]

Currently in Corpsman A school

[@dwkvideos]

How is it? i miss fort sam! Im going to go down there this summer and record some cool youtube videos

[@destineemoreno1171]

DwkVideos It’s been pretty chill here! Way better than bootcamp forsure. Summer here will be fun haha

[@Supremebean303]

Currently in A school for corpsman and i fucking hate it.

[@dwkvideos]

why? corps school was sick. Parties in downtown every single weekend

[@Supremebean303]

@@dwkvideos not what I’m passionate about. I’m passed that phase in my life. I got talked into doing this which is my fault but going to make the best of it.

[@alkatraz8163]

Without appearing to be a prick, he's right. Guys are constantly asking about becoming Corpsmen. Of course, the downside is that it has become difficult to advance. For the most part, it's great duty, but it isn't for everybody. There are, in my opinion, too many billets and that makes the Navy bring in people that lack the intellectual skills needed to be effective in the rate.

[@allyrios3762]

Question: Do you have to keep up with those certs and redo them every couple of years or is it one and done? I just graduated A school and wanna get as many certs under my belt. I’ll be working in the preventive medicine ward in Naples.

[@dwkvideos]

yep! all have exp dates lol

[@braddawson4496]

"Engineering works their ass off" Boy aint lying.. But yes, if you are a nuke you will make serious $$$ when you get out.

[@sarahladuke2456]

Hooyah corpsman pride

[@dwkvideos]

hooyah sarah!

[@sarahladuke2456]

@@dwkvideos 😂😂 I swear I'm not as boot as the comment sounds.... well I'm still an HN and at my first duty station so maybe I am

[@fiyaball2175]

3 days in a row? Hmm to what do we owe this honour?

[@dwkvideos]

im coming strong all 2020

[@lucas-bw6zu]

I’m debating going in as a CTN or corpsman. Both got major pros and cons.

[@dwkvideos]

very true, good luck man lol

[@Its.ash_lee]

Omg this is my exact predicament. What did you end up choosing or qualifying for? And how do you like the job you chose

[@Skrinket]

FC’s and ET’s are third class out of school, nukes too

[@dwkvideos]

killers

[@IAMME000]

All nukes are 3rd class after A-school. Some actually make 2nd class before they get to the fleet (especially SPUs). Still not fucking worth it.

[@agentglock19]

Hey my dream job is to become a state trooper and was thinking of joining the Navy first, do y’all have a EMT/paramedic field? I want to stand out when I apply and was thinking the best way was to be a certified paramedic, if not, what would be best for me?

[@dwkvideos]

could be a good path!

[@royhumphreys2547]

Hey man, I love your videos they're hilarious. I'm almost out of highschool and want to be a corpsman. Im wondering if I should get emt certification and work as a emt some before I enlist. Could you give me your opinion or tips about what I should do

[@dwkvideos]

I would wait! you can get the training free anyway through navy

[@mattfreematt9843]

Check yo sh*t, pecker checker. (Props to Doc McCartney)

[@dwkvideos]

hooyah

[@chrisbouchelle8721]

if i were to go to college is there still a way to go into the military as enlisted?

[@chrisbouchelle8721]

(corpsman can only be enlisted)

[@detroitgagt]

Do you think ABH is considered a good aviation job?

[@dwkvideos]

YES

[@saralopez8342]

Donny I want to join the marines but I don't know what to do in the marines. I'm leaning more towards infantry. What do you think

[@dwkvideos]

0311 youll make some good memories for sure

[@roddyingold9925]

What’s the best route to take as hmda

[@petertran2632]

Is it possible to join the FMF as a Navy Nurse? I have been seeing mix answers on this

[@dwkvideos]

yes you can. i worked with a few

[@reilly3326]

Is it likely to become green side?

[@muhamedredzovic5370]

I want to join the military and I live in Chicago, where do I go to join and what would be the best way to about it ?

[@dwkvideos]

recruiters office man! just walk in

[@yogabbagabby999]

@DwkVideos what do you recommend? CTT or HM?

[@dwkvideos]

HM

[@yogabbagabby999]

@@dwkvideos I am in the middle of CTT and HM. I have my AA in Nursing and Kinesiology and I still want to go back to school to finish my BSN. I am also already am EMT. I just want to know if it’s even worth getting a job as an HM and how it transitions over to the civilian world. Please help! 😭

[@anthonylui9986]

Can you get paramedic certified as a corpsman?

[@phillipmckeownakalucifer.6689]

Dude..... Challenge the rn too.

[@gustavobriseno20]

Do you know what is the experience like of an LS rate?

[@dwkvideos]

you chill and order supplys

[@hiephuynh5010]

@@dwkvideos is this true? the youtuber JustYoon is an LS and he said it's alot of hard work and long hours. atleast when he was on deployment. and if i'm correct, LS's spent %60 of their career at sea duty. (sea duty is the same as being deployed correct?)

[@cashoutmurkn]

Whoever dislikes this video doesn’t have a Caduceus tattoo

[@dwkvideos]

true, fact 100

[@matthewleeds1394]

When did you go to bootcamp?

[@dwkvideos]

2014

[@dominicalvarado9032]

This ain't no bully nation bro f**k that. Tbh USN Aaron Pereira is a new youtuber collabing would be cool.

[@dwkvideos]

I just uploaded a collab with him

[@kyliejordan6900]

I transferred from IS to HM and I got soooo much shit for it

[@dwkvideos]

lmfao good stuff kylie

[@MRPAC-wp7pv]

Well I hope dc is fun

[@dwkvideos]

it will be man! go fight those fires

[@haidenmcmahon4287]

What is the equivalent civilian job to this ?

[@oliviafurlong9373]

Haiden McMahon basically an emt

[@dwkvideos]

EMT or LVN

[@jacobhardin9098]

When’s your next Warzone q/a livestream gonna be?

[@dwkvideos]

prob tonight!

[@heypeter4052]

Can I go from a Marine Corpsman to a Physician Assistant?

[@filthycasual8404]

No

[@skycat1458]

Do they ever put females in FMF?

[@dwkvideos]

all the time bro

[@brandonrosales5820]

I got HMDA when I enlisted. Can you tell me anything about it? Anything to expect?

[@dwkvideos]

Straight up working in a clinic like a regular dental tech. good luck broski!

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

What is with the tattoo? Lol

[@Daire_Ford]

Can a non us citizen become a corpman i will be a qualified emt before hand and have plenty of first aid and SAR expierience.

[@Daire_Ford]

Corpsman*

[@dwkvideos]

yes

[@thatgirlken949]

Are you active or reserved?

[@dwkvideos]

active

[@sameman5142]

Yes daddy

[@dwkvideos]

lol

[@ouuyou6584]

Do HMDAs get to go greenside aswell ?

[@dwkvideos]

kinda, yes technically but theyre not doing green side stuff normally, kinda just wear the marine uniform then work in a dental clinic like normal.

[@ImpeccableMoment]

Yes. HMDA, do the hikes.. the PT, and trainings with the Marines.

[@Dkmet367]

RP (Religious Program Specialist) aka Chaplains Assistant is another good rate too. Just don’t be a weirdo

[@dwkvideos]

i love my RP

[@ThejeffJr8]

So it’s almost impossible to make E-4?? That’s trash

[@dwkvideos]

kinda lol

[@throbinhood6930]

Yup. 5 years here. And im still trying. (I came in as E-1 though)

[@RobertPierce-yg4ud]

Corpsman suck and are way undertrained!

[@dwkvideos]

If youre saying undertrained to be a doctor? Sure but thats not the point of corpsman. Were EMTs, stop bleeding and send to doctor Sick call isnt our actual job man so you cant really be undertrained when the problem is actually lack of real doctors

[@rileyclark84]

Gang?

[@dwkvideos]

gang gang

[@jennifertalancon6002]

Do they send women to combat as HC?

[@dwkvideos]

depends

[@veguillar1]

If I were in your shoes I wouldnt regret it Hell I know corpsman that have been in for almost 10 years and they are still a third class. Whats your secret?

[@dwkvideos]

lmfao E-1 to E-5 in 3 years made my ego big