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Background: I am prior service Army and currently finishing up my 1st year in PT school. I understand how the military works, but I was an Infantryman, so my knowledge of military PT is based almost solely on what I've read on this forum. I've kind of had my sights set on working for the VA after graduation, but I am also a little curious about being a civilian PT for the military. While there are some informative posts about military PT on this forum, there isn't much info about the civilian side.
For some of you who are military PT's/civilian PT's working for the military:
1.What are some of the pros and cons of military vs civilian vs civilian/military PT's (not sure on the correct terminology for civilian PT's (civilian contractors?)
2. Are civilians treated much differently than military?
3. Do civilians ever hold supervisory roles over other civilian or military PT's, or will military personnel always be in charge?
4. Do civilian PT's have the same base privileges as military?
5. Do civilian PT's work under contract for a certain period of time?
6. Do civilian PT's deploy, and how does that work, options, etc?
7. I understand that military PT's operate a little differently with more autonomy and are less hands on than most civilian PT practices are. Is it the same for civilian PT's working for the military.
8. Do many of these civilians ever cross over to the military, and is it easier having already worked for the military?
9. Are there any branch differences specific to civilian PT's?
10. Just a general what is it like to be a civilian PT for the military?
I know this is a lot of questions, but I would appreciate any insight, advice, or knowledge you may have.
Thanks
For some of you who are military PT's/civilian PT's working for the military:
1.What are some of the pros and cons of military vs civilian vs civilian/military PT's (not sure on the correct terminology for civilian PT's (civilian contractors?)
2. Are civilians treated much differently than military?
3. Do civilians ever hold supervisory roles over other civilian or military PT's, or will military personnel always be in charge?
4. Do civilian PT's have the same base privileges as military?
5. Do civilian PT's work under contract for a certain period of time?
6. Do civilian PT's deploy, and how does that work, options, etc?
7. I understand that military PT's operate a little differently with more autonomy and are less hands on than most civilian PT practices are. Is it the same for civilian PT's working for the military.
8. Do many of these civilians ever cross over to the military, and is it easier having already worked for the military?
9. Are there any branch differences specific to civilian PT's?
10. Just a general what is it like to be a civilian PT for the military?
I know this is a lot of questions, but I would appreciate any insight, advice, or knowledge you may have.
Thanks
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