There are no requirements really. If you have a "code 88" on your dream sheet, chances are you'll get orders within 12 months to a reomte assignment. My first remote was at Osan AB as an instructor for all Republic of Korea forces as well as personnel assigned to my installation. I wasn't a medic at the time, but I did work with tons of medics. The experience was great and I learned first hand how a base operated in war time scenarios. I commend the folks who have deployed to conflicts and/or places that have no established military, but Korea is a whole different picture. Just knowing that North Korea has Intercontinental Balistic Missles, Chemical, Biological, Nuclear agents, short range missles, and about 500,000 Special Operation Forces that train nonstop......that's enough damage to make any conflict look like a training exercise. I just hope things eventually mellow out for both North and South. But that's communism at its finest. Anyways, I apologize if I scared you from Korea, but it's a great place and the off-duty is extremely fun. I just know my job pertained to the whole picture, so my off-duty time was a privelege, not a right. As far as family, yes you will miss them a lot; if you have kids, it will be even more difficult, but you press on and take your mid-tour (30 days of leave optional at your 6 month mark.) So if you're really considering doing a remote, I'd say do it. Not only is it a good experience, but it also is a determing factor for promotion later down the road. And as always, stay away from the Soju.
