Army MOS · Medical
3P Nationally Registered Paramedic
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
A Nationally Registered Paramedic provides prehospital trauma care, manages trauma, and delivers advanced cardiac life support care to patients. This certified Combat Medic Specialist also administers blood products beyond the traditional skill set of an NREMT-certified Combat Medic Specialist.
Notes & Sources
- 3P (Nationally Registered Paramedic) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE)) (authority status: Effective 202407 for personnel only and Effective 202410 for Positions and Personnel), not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies Combat Medic Specialists who are Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) Certified." Award requirement: "Have successfully passed the NRP certification examination and maintain all sustainment requirements IAW the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians." Restrictions: "For use with personnel and positions for MOS 68W in grades E3 through E8." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI 3P Nationally Registered Paramedic
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: 3P (Effective 202407 for personnel only and Effective 202410 for Positions and', lines 1118-1138
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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