im going in as a AW/FTS....Im really hoping i stay out on ships and deployments longer and not behind the desk being a paperpusher...(no disrespect for those who do it, just me personally). Was upsold on being a FTS because of the big bonus i was getting
Currently active duty as an AE and I want to be stationed back home at the NOSC Chicago to be closer with family. Does that mean I have to rerate to be stationed there because they don’t have an air base? And what are my chances to be at a NOSC? Is it guaranteed?
How did you change from going to reserves to FTS? My paperwork is for reserves and I want to change but my Recruiter has no idea how to go FTS so he said to go reserves first and then look for an FTS position later on but I don’t want to do that. I heard from someone that since I have “officially sworn in” yet at MEPS that I still have time to change all my paperwork to reflect FTS instead of reserves as long as my recruiter is willing to be patient and do it. Pls tell me that’s possible because I reeeaaaalllly don’t want to go reserves. Btw I can’t do active duty because I’m prior service army so they won’t let me unless I have a really important job which I don’t 🙄
When I sworn in I was reserve but when I went to MEPS I told them I wanted to go active and they couldn’t find me an active contract but they found FTS. So I’m not for sure if it is possible but from my experience I feel like it is. Also being FTS I am pretty much active duty, our pay just comes from the reserve side. But id keep checking in with your recruiter or ask another recruiter, talk to anyone you can, try a chief they might be able to give better instruction on how to go about it
How do you like it so far? Are you happy you went with FTS over Active? I’m in the process of enlisting however Im trying to get as much information as possible. You’re so lucky you got San Diego!
There isn’t really much difference in FTS and Active. You’ll just more than likely be stationed in the U.S. and on shore duty. Everything else is basically the same. Ranking up is easier through. And San Diego is alright lol
Depends, I’ve seen some FTS with squadrons and things like that so I guess it’s just based off need of the navy. I know as an HM we can still go with marine units. But more than likely a NOSC. There are a few EMs in my NOSC
You are considered active duty, if you have a family then you will receive BAH and BAS, and if you are a single person then you will live in the barracks. However being FTS some commands you might go to are to small and won’t have barracks so even being a single person you will be able to get BAH and BAS to live in town
Hey man I’m currently in the reserves as LS but I’m considering going FTS. What do you do as an LS in FTS? Also where can I look for these billets to do FTS? I want to be in Cali!
I mean I’m not 100 percent sure what LS’s do but at my command they work in supply. I’m sure it’s pretty much the same as on a ship. As far as looking for the billets you can talk to your NOSCs CCC and they should be able to point you in the right direction
I don’t believe so, there are only a few rates that have FTS . You can check the links I provided and see what all may be available and catch your interest.
Fts corpsman sucks. It's dealing with idiot reservists trying to get 100% VA disability and trying to get "retired early". So you deal with people trying to play the system and they aren't aware of all the work that comes on the backend. They walk all over you and you're probably going to be understaffed. I am currently at a NOSC with 3 corpsmen and can't fill out 3 other billets. So we are constantly overworked, burned out, and getting yelled at by some shit bag E3 who doesn't understand how medical retirement works.
My NOSC is fine. We have like 7 corpsman and a Doc. The work is kinda boring but I don’t think it’s to bad. We get a good bit of clinic time also and my chief and doc try to get us out of the office as much as possible. As for the reservist that’s just customer service. E-1 to Admiral doesn’t matter.
@@YouknowDeVibe I can’t remember off the top of my head but it’s the boring ones from what I remember. I do know lab tech is on there. There are only like 4 for FTS Corpsman.
Great video!
im going in as a AW/FTS....Im really hoping i stay out on ships and deployments longer and not behind the desk being a paperpusher...(no disrespect for those who do it, just me personally). Was upsold on being a FTS because of the big bonus i was getting
I mean you will more than likely go to a squadron, but we currently have a AWF1 working at my command. Sooo just depends lol
Currently active duty as an AE and I want to be stationed back home at the NOSC Chicago to be closer with family. Does that mean I have to rerate to be stationed there because they don’t have an air base? And what are my chances to be at a NOSC? Is it guaranteed?
Have you got your orders yet? I’m going on as FTS LS, id love to know what you got
Yea I have orders to San Diego
@@Pickard9989 shore duty? Sea duty?
Shore, FTS mostly work in NOSC’s so that’s where I’m going
But it still depends, needs of the navy ya know lol still could be placed anywhere
How did you change from going to reserves to FTS? My paperwork is for reserves and I want to change but my Recruiter has no idea how to go FTS so he said to go reserves first and then look for an FTS position later on but I don’t want to do that. I heard from someone that since I have “officially sworn in” yet at MEPS that I still have time to change all my paperwork to reflect FTS instead of reserves as long as my recruiter is willing to be patient and do it. Pls tell me that’s possible because I reeeaaaalllly don’t want to go reserves. Btw I can’t do active duty because I’m prior service army so they won’t let me unless I have a really important job which I don’t 🙄
When I sworn in I was reserve but when I went to MEPS I told them I wanted to go active and they couldn’t find me an active contract but they found FTS. So I’m not for sure if it is possible but from my experience I feel like it is. Also being FTS I am pretty much active duty, our pay just comes from the reserve side. But id keep checking in with your recruiter or ask another recruiter, talk to anyone you can, try a chief they might be able to give better instruction on how to go about it
How do you like it so far? Are you happy you went with FTS over Active? I’m in the process of enlisting however Im trying to get as much information as possible. You’re so lucky you got San Diego!
There isn’t really much difference in FTS and Active. You’ll just more than likely be stationed in the U.S. and on shore duty. Everything else is basically the same. Ranking up is easier through. And San Diego is alright lol
I’m active duty E5 looking into go to FTS EM. What they do ? Go to NOSC still or expeditionary
Depends, I’ve seen some FTS with squadrons and things like that so I guess it’s just based off need of the navy. I know as an HM we can still go with marine units. But more than likely a NOSC. There are a few EMs in my NOSC
Do you choose first station as FTS?
Do you receive BAH as an FTS or do you live on base?
You are considered active duty, if you have a family then you will receive BAH and BAS, and if you are a single person then you will live in the barracks. However being FTS some commands you might go to are to small and won’t have barracks so even being a single person you will be able to get BAH and BAS to live in town
How does sea and shore rotation work for FTS?
It can go either way. But more than likely you will get shore duty. You can request to go on deployment though. It’s kinda up to your chain of command
Hey man I’m currently in the reserves as LS but I’m considering going FTS. What do you do as an LS in FTS? Also where can I look for these billets to do FTS? I want to be in Cali!
I mean I’m not 100 percent sure what LS’s do but at my command they work in supply. I’m sure it’s pretty much the same as on a ship. As far as looking for the billets you can talk to your NOSCs CCC and they should be able to point you in the right direction
I know you can look on my navy portal but I can’t remember off the top of my head which quick link it is to look at billets?
Can you do fmf corpsman fts?
Yes. As an FTS corpsman you can do FMF. You can also do AVT and a couple other C schools. But only like 3-4
Do you know where I’ll be going I’m in Pensacola for a school rn and I’m ati fts
Corry Station or if your an aviation rate then you’ll be at NAS Pensacola
Do FTS automatically get BAH
No, just depends on what type of command you get.
I got dropped from aircrew too and I’m fts, do you know if there is Seabee fts if not I’m going to try to switch to active for seabee
I don’t believe so, there are only a few rates that have FTS . You can check the links I provided and see what all may be available and catch your interest.
@@Pickard9989 I may switch to active at reclass if Seabee or ma is open
Good luck to you my guy 🤙🏽
@@Pickard9989 did they give you a list or were you able to ask
I got a list and everyone else did too. So you should get one also. Pick your top 5 choices
Can a RS be FTS
I’m not sure, refer to the link in the description it should have all FTS rates
Fts corpsman sucks. It's dealing with idiot reservists trying to get 100% VA disability and trying to get "retired early". So you deal with people trying to play the system and they aren't aware of all the work that comes on the backend. They walk all over you and you're probably going to be understaffed. I am currently at a NOSC with 3 corpsmen and can't fill out 3 other billets. So we are constantly overworked, burned out, and getting yelled at by some shit bag E3 who doesn't understand how medical retirement works.
My NOSC is fine. We have like 7 corpsman and a Doc. The work is kinda boring but I don’t think it’s to bad. We get a good bit of clinic time also and my chief and doc try to get us out of the office as much as possible. As for the reservist that’s just customer service. E-1 to Admiral doesn’t matter.
What rank for you at the time
What c schools
I’m not sure what you are asking?
@@Pickard9989 you mentioned that there’s only a handful of C schools that are available to FTS so I’m curious as to what schools those are
@@YouknowDeVibe I can’t remember off the top of my head but it’s the boring ones from what I remember. I do know lab tech is on there. There are only like 4 for FTS Corpsman.
@@Pickard9989 surgical technician?
@@Pickard9989do you know which 4 exactly?