NMSU11
01-10-11, 05:05 PM
Hi,
I have another 8 months to go until I ship out to recruit training and I had a couple questions about being a Combat Engineer. I had my mind set on being something in the 02xx field but deep down inside I really always wanted to be a combat engineer. The reason I was looking into an intel job was because of the benefits that come along with it in the civilian world (plus, while stateside, I would have time to work on another degree online). Im looking to get some first hand information about what being an engineer is like. Ive seen all the videos on youtube and done tons of research on the MOS but have yet to get some information form current or former engineers. The specific questions I have are:
What is the current role that an engineer plays in Afghanistan?
Is the job of controlling the IED threat the main job for all engineers?
From what I heard the MOS is widely used, how often do engineers get deployed?
Do engineers have any say in which group they are placed (ESB, CEB, MWSS)?
If so, can an engineer switch from say an ESB to a CEB?
Whats the a typical day like when not on deployment and on base?
Thats pretty much all I can think of right now but Im sure more questions will roll in eventually. I appreciate all the information I can get and would very much like to know if you were part of a CEB, ESB or MWSS.
Thank you!
I have another 8 months to go until I ship out to recruit training and I had a couple questions about being a Combat Engineer. I had my mind set on being something in the 02xx field but deep down inside I really always wanted to be a combat engineer. The reason I was looking into an intel job was because of the benefits that come along with it in the civilian world (plus, while stateside, I would have time to work on another degree online). Im looking to get some first hand information about what being an engineer is like. Ive seen all the videos on youtube and done tons of research on the MOS but have yet to get some information form current or former engineers. The specific questions I have are:
What is the current role that an engineer plays in Afghanistan?
Is the job of controlling the IED threat the main job for all engineers?
From what I heard the MOS is widely used, how often do engineers get deployed?
Do engineers have any say in which group they are placed (ESB, CEB, MWSS)?
If so, can an engineer switch from say an ESB to a CEB?
Whats the a typical day like when not on deployment and on base?
Thats pretty much all I can think of right now but Im sure more questions will roll in eventually. I appreciate all the information I can get and would very much like to know if you were part of a CEB, ESB or MWSS.
Thank you!