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how long would it take for me to become a combat medic?

i wanna be a pre medic for the airforce

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Yvette’s Answer

Hi, I'm in the Army. I'm a nurse. I can tell you that combat medic have the best job. They get to do a lot of cool things. Without being a doctor or nurse. You have to be smart and physically fit. When you finish AIT you will be an EMT. 10 weeks for basic and 16 for AIT.
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Nico’s Answer

My son is a combat medic in the Army - medic training took four months (AIT at Fort Sam Houston), plus you'll have to do basic of course.
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Scott’s Answer

Korynn- the previous replies have sued up the training times. Basically 8 weeks of basic training followed by 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. I spent 20 years in the Army and have served with dozens of medics. I have a 'career' suggestion for you. If you are looking to serve in the military and do a few years as a medic, that's great. Medics get to do all the fun stuff the Infantry does, with the additional responsibility of caring for the injured. The problem lies in the fact that your certifications in the military will not directly transfer into the civilian world. The closest thing to 'combat medic' will be as as a EMT/Ambulance team member. If this suits you, go for it. If, however, you'd like to pursue a specific medical profession, I suggest you look into other medical fields in the military. Jobs like X-Ray technician, pulmonary specialist or surgical tech. You can take those skills and certifications directly to most states and transfer your documentation. Jobs change all the time, talk with a recruiter and get a better sense of what it is exactly that you want to do. Find a recruiter you are comfortable with. Take your time, ask questions. (I was a recruiter for a while and can tell you that an *honest* recruiter will be patient with you and wont pressure your decision in any way)
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Michel’s Answer

Was a medic for the Army, but a lot of the training is somewhat similar. You will do basic training then 16 weeks of advanced training. Combat medic can be a rewarding job being in the airforce will give you a little more flexibility than the other branches will try to make sure and knock out some schooling while you are stationed and established in an area it can help you out a lot by making you easier to promote or if you decide to get out you will have a head start on doing schooling, and wont have to start from nothing.
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