Army MOS · Medical
18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant
Overview
A Special Forces Medical Sergeant provides medical care and treatment using conventional and unconventional warfare tactics and techniques. The sergeant performs this work during unilateral, combined, coalition, joint, interagency, and multinational operations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- emergency and trauma medicine
- austere and remote medical support
- medical logistics and supply management
- patient triage and care coordination
- training and instruction
- risk assessment and mitigation
- operational planning support
- cross-cultural communication
- teamwork in high-stress environments
- field sanitation and preventive medicine
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
- Epocrates
- HyperTox
- Informed EMS Field Guide
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Community Paramedic Certification (CP-C)
- Council-certified Emergency Operations Manager (CEOM)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) · Funded · Promotion points
- Tactical Paramedic Certification (TP-C) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Funded · Promotion points
- National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
- Tactical Responder Certification (TR-C)
- Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
Related Occupations
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Business Continuity Planners
- Surgical Assistants
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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