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Comment by J & G's Mom(AK Mom) on December 16, 2012 at 1:56pm

@paul, news to me for I did not know we had one (NEC), for they never really discussed it but as an OT it seem like we lived and operated in our own little world....There was the SOSS world vs the real Navy. Some time for us who were fry's wondered how the two world even connected.

Comment by Paul Olson on December 14, 2012 at 7:15pm

Thanks Randall!  With the exception of the Dental Fields (Yikes!) that all sounds interesting.  

Comment by Randall L. Bruns on December 14, 2012 at 4:16pm

Sorry it took so long to post this, away from my computer today.

PAUL: Check usmilitary.about.com/od/navynecs/a/hm.-urt.htm.  This is a good site for all the HM NECs. 
J & G's Mom (AK Mom): I had the NEC HM-0000 in 1975, so they have been around since at least the mid 70s.

Comment by J & G's Mom(AK Mom) on December 14, 2012 at 12:51pm

@Paul, this was a question on N4Ms FB page last night...I googled it and it is the NEC code which ids their professional status. I do not remember having one when I was in...New system, it is my understanding.

@Allen, have a feeling ours may be in the same company if not they are in the same group. Garrett called and said he was glad it is over and grad is soon. Also mentioned they learned alot but he is ready for the program to end and ready to head to Grandma's house for some real food..MRE's all week was quite challegning. I agree their site did a great job documenting thier journey....I know it an agenda that definately segerates the cream of the crop. Son #1 really enjoyed his FMTB training and agreed it was a great learning experience. Now if I could be a fly on the wall and listen to their sea stories and experiences. However, I am mom and a female...Yes, they tend to think like their dad who is from the south even though they were born and raised in the North. They say the pinning ceremony is more exciting than graduation but graduation declairs that they are now on the green side and ready to return to the fleet. I would like to attend; however, I will be there in spirit and on the side lines cheering (waiting for the phone call he is done and heading to Grandma's house for the holiday).

Comment by Paul Olson on December 14, 2012 at 11:37am

Randall, thanks for your comments highlighting the HM-0000 as the entery level HM.  What options are there beyond the Quad zero for HMs or where might I find mor information opportunities beyond this level?

Comment by Allen Taylor on December 14, 2012 at 8:37am

Have not posted on here for awhile. Shame on me. my son Troy graduates FMTB next friday. He got pinned yesterday. Was very proud. FMTB East on facebook has lots of great pictures of the group. They did a great job of documenting the journey of FMTB training. My son has had a great time in there. Can't wait to see him for he is coming home for Christmas. Have a safe and happy Christmas season. HOOYAH!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 14, 2012 at 8:07am

FIELD MEDICAL TRAINING BATTALION

this is from Wiki:

Training to become an HM-8404 FMF Hospital Corpsman (Field Medical Service Technician) begins at Camp Lejeune, (FTMB - East) Jacksonville, North Carolina, or at Camp Pendleton, (FTMB - West) Oceanside, California, also known as FMTB - Field Medical Training Battalion. Each student is issued a MARPAT camouflage uniform to be worn throughout their training. Training is similar to basic training for the United States Marine Corps. Students must pass the physical fitness assessment (PFA), be able to accomplish multiple hikes for extended periods with weighted gear and utilize urban warfare and navigation tactics during field operations. Students must become proficient with the basics of invasive techniques such as needle thoracentesis, cricothyroidotomy, intraosseous device placement, intravenous therapy etc. Practical application labs as well as written tests are administered regularly during the training to establish competency. Students train daily in all weather conditions, and must learn how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble their M4 rifles. Any sailors not meeting the requirements to pass will be dropped from the program, 15% fail out before graduation. Upon completion of FMTB, Corpsmen are presented a Caduceus shield to wear on their left collar as a representation of their field medical capabilities. Graduates are also designated as "green" side corpsmen as opposed to "blue" side corpsmen who maintain their scope of practice in hospitals and clinics not in the field.

lotta info available here http://www.corpsman.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?83-FMTB-%28Formally-...

Comment by rog on December 14, 2012 at 7:59am

okay, so I'm new to this. My son is in A-School in San Antonio now. What is FMTB? 

Comment by David Tovey on December 14, 2012 at 6:56am

My son was one of the last HM A-school classes in Great Lakes and went through FMTB at Camp Pendleton.  He is currently serving in San Diego and loves the area.  I can not believe the changes in his face from when he sat in the recruiter's car in a parking lot at a mall in Georgia, as they pulled away for his induction, to his face as he stood at attention at his FMTB graduation.  Simply incredible.  He went from a totally dis-interested college kid to a Navy Corpsman in just a few months.  He's a man now and his mom and I couldn't be prouder of him. I'm sure yours will make you just as proud as they continue on the path through the Navy.     

Comment by J & G's Mom(AK Mom) on December 14, 2012 at 2:35am

Son#2 grads next friday from FMTB (East) and it has been an experience for my little big Alaskan Fish. He has really grown up and now really appreciates me!!! What a concept for he was home in Sept and was home for only a few days, when he left he said he will love me from afar well I believe he has seen the light.  However, he has done well and has been asked to be on the rifle team for CL. Did say it is fairly warm compared to home. 40 vs -30 at this time of the year. Yes, FMTB has done well for both my HMs and I am a proud MOM.  I have read the previous comments and have kleenx in hand. Both boys have said they learned alot and HMs are far more trained than the other services. Yes, I believe they still have FMTB on the west coast but with the budget cuts East will likely win out. I am on East's FB page and they really have done well defining the program in pictures.  Yes, when they offer new posting of photos, life stops until I have seen them all. Asked the G Man if he was impressed with the instructors and he said they were outstanding,. that is complement, esp from him.

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