If I joined as a combat medical technician would I then still be able to commission into a different regiment and role?
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Blake W. asked a question to Medical
Category: Role Description
Date asked: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Last reviewed: Monday, August 16, 2021
Jordon W.
Combat Medical Technician
This would be possible, however you would need to still do all of the officer training in order to achieve this, if this is you ultimate goal the you should go straight for commission rather than being a CMT first as you can not be a CMT as an officer.
Monday, August 16, 2021
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