Navy NEC · Medical
L03A Field Medical Service Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Field Medical Service Technician provides technical and administrative support to Navy and Marine Corps field units, maintains organizational AMALs and ADALs, distributes supplies and equipment, and delivers emergency medical and dental treatment. The technician coordinates medical evacuations, maintains field treatment facilities, enforces sanitary and preventive measures, and conducts first aid and health education training.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- field medical logistics
- medical supply management
- first aid
- emergency patient care
- medical evacuation coordination
- field clinic operations
- preventive sanitation
- health education
- dental first aid
- medical administration
Civilian Software & Tools
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Career Growth
- Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP)
- AHRMM Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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