Army MOS · Medical
Q5 Special Forces Combat Diving, Medical
Overview
The Special Forces Combat Diving, Medical designation identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified in the medical aspects of Special Forces combat diving operations. It applies to enlisted positions with this specific qualification requirement.
Core Skills
- medical equipment operation in austere environments
- telemedicine and remote consultation support
- digital medical documentation
- mission planning with medical risk assessment
- use of dive computers and sensors
- environmental monitoring and reporting
- team communication under stress
- adherence to protocols and checklists
- training and briefing of team members
- after-action reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Epocrates
- Informed EMS Field Guide
- Diving logbook software
- Diving table software
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Diving Medical Technician (DMT)
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Certified EKG Technician (CET)
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) · Funded · Promotion points
- Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) · Funded · Promotion points
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Funded · Promotion points
- National Certified ECG Technician (NCET)
- National Registered Paramedic (NRP)
- Tactical Paramedic Certification (TP-C) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
- Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Riggers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Ship Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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