Navy NEC · Medical
O92A Naval Special Warfare Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Naval Special Warfare Special Operations Combat Medic provides advanced emergency and combat casualty care during NSW training and operations. The medic performs trauma management, paramedic skills, basic emergency surgery, dental emergency treatment, and diving casualty care while instructing personnel, advising commanders, and maintaining Special Operations Advanced Tactical Paramedic certification.
Core Skills
- advanced tactical medicine
- paramedic level resuscitation
- trauma surgical assistance
- emergency airway management
- diving casualty management
- hyperbaric chamber operations
- tactical medical advising
- casualty evacuation planning
- medical training and evaluation
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
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Career Growth
- NREMT-Paramedic
- Certified Critical Care Paramedic
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT)
Also Common
- NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
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.
Similar Specialties
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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