I'm an FMF Corpsman, tired of being in the Navy and working with a bunch of lazy sh!*bags. I've decided I want to change branches and volunteer to go Ranger. Will I be able to retain my corpsman/medic status? And can I get any of the bonuses a boot-enlistee would get for coming in as a civilian for option 40? Do I get to pick my duty station (Fort Lewis, WA anyone?) Any advice is appreciated!

You need to run this in the enlisment forum for starters- if you are trained as a corpsman, then you probably can skip most of the basic medic training- need to check with an Army recruiter- almost everyone going into the Rangers will have to pass Ranger School (cooks, bakers, etc) or the R.I.P program. It's tough- need to physically fit and most importantly mentally tough. Programs are changing day to day, and now the new FY is started. I suggest doing some intensive talking to the Recruiting COmmand ASAP.

Why not put in for Recon or SEALs then?

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Originally posted by mapache75:
Why not put in for Recon or SEALs then?

Not a bad idea, it would save you a lot of headache transferring over. OTOH, if you are set on being an Army Ranger, a Ranger Medic is a noble profession.

Where are you? If on the West Coast, I can put you in touch with an outstanding 1SG I know rather well (my son).

In my experience, the Navy did an excellent job training its corpsmen. An old friend of mine was attached to my old USMCR infantry company and he would be welcomed by any army unit I was ever in!

Hi corpsman080513,
Sorry I don't have the answer to your question but I would like to inquire some infos about HM-FMF. If I may.
Well, I'm currently in MEP with the Navy, and have been offered a job as HM-FMF. After doing some research, I've found that as a HM-FMF, I will be deployed with the Marines, and fight on the field alongside with the marines. Is there any way I can get a job as only HM but not with FMF? Can you please tell me what is it like being FMF?

I don't see where a Corpsman would have any problems with the medical part of a job with the Regiment.

The dis-advantage would be weapons familiarization, land navigation, patrol procedure, commo procedure and a few other of the little things.

Go for it.
You never know unless you try.

Thanks for your insight.

75th Ranger Regiment has a recruiting site online, I think it's linked off the Fort Benning official site. All Ranger Medics have to go to Special Operations Medic School. If you are still on active duty Navy, make sure you have certified NREMT and try applying for the school first in the Navy. It might make a transition easier...

Good luck.