Army MOS · Medical
68W Combat Medic Specialist
Overview
A Combat Medic Specialist provides emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection, and evacuation in operational and clinical settings. The specialist treats battle and non-battle casualties from the point of injury or illness through the military health care continuum.
Core Skills
- emergency medical care and triage
- clinical documentation and data entry
- medical logistics and supply tracking
- patient monitoring and reporting
- protocol and checklist adherence
- operating in high-stress environments
- communication with multidisciplinary teams
- field medical planning and coordination
- risk assessment and mitigation
- patient education and counseling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apple iOS
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Technician
- Public Health
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
- Tactical Responder Certification (TR-C)
- Associate: Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB)
- Certification for Long Term Monitoring (CLTM)
- Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT®) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures.
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
- Comfort and reassure patients.
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 68W. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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