US Army Flight Surgeon Life?
i am 18 and getting married i am going to Army ROTC i want to be a Flight Surgeon. I need to know about ROTC can i get a apartment for me and my wife and when i do become a Flight Surgeon how much will i be home and where will i be stationed. Rotc is like collage so i do get weekends and summers off
How much money do U.S. Navy Flight Surgeons make?
Before becoming a flight surgeon, one must be a fully qualified Medical Doctor. A Navy Flight Surgeon is a commissioned naval officer, and his/her pay grade could be anywhere from a Lieutenant to a Captain. Pay, benefits and any special duty pay is according to the military grade, and that information is public record on many web sites.
What do you have to do to become a flight surgeon?
To become a flight surgeon you must first be a physician. Secondly, you need to be a medical officer in a service that uses flight surgeons. In the USA that could be the Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, or NASA. The third step would be to attend your service’s flight surgeon course which can last from 6 weeks (Army) to six months (Navy). I had several USCG doctors in my Army course and several NASA doctors in my Air Force course. When you graduate, you are awarded your flight surgeon designation and your wings. It is worth noting that the Army and Air Force may allow you to take their flight surgeon course while still in your last year of medical school but they won’t award your flight surgeon designation and wings until the day you graduate from medical school. It is also possible to complete a civilian residency in aerospace medicine (often coupled with public health). These programs are several years long and provide greater depth but don’t entail a flying mission with a branch of the military.
What are the many routes to becoming a flight surgeon in the Navy?
US Naval Flight Surgeon requirements:“An applicant must hold a commission as a U.S. Navy medical officer or be sponsored by a foreign military service. Physical fitness is a must, flight surgeon training demands good physical conditioning in order to meet the water survival and aviation physiology requirements. Swimming ability should exceed basic staying afloat skills. For those individuals whose swimming skills are weak, prior training should be considered. The applicant must also be in good health with a benign medical history. He or she must be able to pass a flight physical, including: Eyesight correctable to 20/20 in both eyes Normal depth perception and color vision All other organ systems must be normal and not compromised by the flight environment Be comfortable in the flight environment where he/she will experience stresses of flight.”http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmotc/nami/academics/FSApply/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nm...There is also a program for the Navy to help pay for medical school: Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
Can a navy corpsman become a flight medic?
I don't know much about the subject but I am trying to learn. Can navy corpsman request to be a flight medic? If so what does the job entail? And will it make a difference that I am female? Thank you.
How does the US Navy assign airframes during/after flight school?
Student naval aviators branch off into different training ‘pipelines’ at several points in training. At the end of Primary, for example, they select into Tailhook, Maritime, and Rotary Wing. The selection process factors in your grades to that point, and your preferences (you submit a ‘dream sheet’ with your ranked assignment choices), but ultimately it’s a matter of whatever the Navy needs that week. You may want jets, and have grades that in most classes would’ve meant you got them, but if in your week the Navy is sending everyone to Props, then that’s where you’re going. Most guys mope a little while then move on and get over it. Sometimes you get that “I had jet grades, the Wing screwed me” guy, but nobody likes that guy.https://www.cnatra.navy.mil/loca...
Can a female become a flight surgeon in the Air Force?
I'm currently a freshman in high school (9th grade FYI) and am on the path of deciding my future. I've been really interested in the USAF recently and want to join AFMS (Air Force Medical Service), the only thing is that I am a female and don't know what the highest rank a female can have is. My question is: Can a female be in the AFMS and if so can she become a flight surgeon or anything of that purpose. What are the requirements? I have a LOT of questions and I would truly appreciate it if someone could help out a bit. Thank You and I really, truly appreciate it. (:
Who flies the fighters on carriers, the USAF or the US Navy?
Only US Navy and Marine Corps Pilots fly one carriers. Their training revolves around being prepared for carrier takeoff and landing. They must go through rigorous training and qualifications to become Carrier Qualified. They are also trained for takeoff and landing from a land based air strip. However most of their flying is carriers. The Air Force is a totally separate entity and branch of the military. The AF doesn't fly with the Navy and Vice Versa. Though the AF does get shot down by Navy Pilots. When I was aboard the USS Saratoga in the mid/late 80’s while conducting war exercises off the coast of Italy, an AF jet violated Saratoga Air Space and what we call “"the bubble around the ship to get a closer look at the now famous ship (Another story for another time). An F-14 pilot from Saratoga made contact and tried to communicate with the unknown plane. It was on radar but not clearly visible to know it was a US plane. The Saratoga pilot tried several times to make contact with the AF pilot to no avail. Assuming it was a hostile (in real life) they requested permission to engage and the officer in CIC Gabe permission assuming it was part of the war game. So the Saratoga pilot fired a missile at the AF jet and scored a hit. Lucky it wasn't enough to destroy the plane and the AF pilots ejected safely. Our rescue helicopter recovered them and I was the first Corpsman on the flight deck when they landed and when asked their nationality they told me American and pulled the Flag and squadron patched out of the pocket of their flight suits. It was quite a shock to find out we had shot down one of our own. The reason know so much was I was the assistant to the Chief Medical Officer who was also the Chief flight surgeon of the battle group. Because of our positions we (well he) interviewed all the personnel involved. All four pilots and the CIC personnel. My job was to transcribe all the tapes to paper. Good times. Thanks for indulging my sea story while answering your question.
What does a NFO do(naval flight officer)?
Hello Fox: "Community Overview. Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) are members of the select, highly skilled Naval Aviation team. NFOs may be: A. radar intercept officers, B. tactical coordinators or C. airborne electronic warfare specialists. The Navy maintains and operates more than 4,000 aircraft including carrier-based jets, land-based patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, transport planes and sea and land-based helicopters." "Basic eligibility requirements. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and not have passed their 30th birthday on commissioning. Maximum age limit may be adjusted upward to their 32nd birthday on a month for month basis for active duty and prior military service applicants. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited College or University. Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Major: No restrictions, but degrees in technical disciplines preferred. Mental: AQR 3/PFAR 4/ PBI 3. The Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC) will endeavor to select candidates with the highest mental qualifications, accepting minimum scores only when market conditions or exceptional cases warrant. Physical: Must be physically qualified and Aeronautically adapted in accordance with the physical standards established by the Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (CHBUMED). Active duty military members accepted as candidates must obtain an aviation physical exam from a qualified Flight Surgeon to determine aeronautical adaptability." Training: - OCS (12 wks) - API (6 wks) - Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Winged (15 -24mo) - FRS (6-12 mo) http://usmilitary.about.com/od/officerjo... Because flying school is so long a time once you get your commission you will probably have to serve 8 years in the Navy. (Probably). They fly in the "back seat" of the aircraft. Anchors Aweigh. Larry Smith Senior Master Sergeant, USAF (Ret.) First Sergeant