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Medical Specialist Corps Officer

Branch: 
Medical Service Corps
CMF: 
65O
MOS Details
Major Duties: 

Medical Specialist Corps Officers are essential in treating and helping the overall health of Soldiers and their families. From medical fields such as occupational therapy and physical therapy to dietician and physician assistant, the Army Medical Specialist Corps includes four areas of specialty:

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Dietitian
  • Physician Assistant

As a Medical Specialist Corps Lieutenant your responsibilities may include:

  • Commanding and controlling the Medical Specialist Corps units during emergency and non-emergency medical situations.
  • Coordinate employment of Medical Specialist Corps Soldiers at all levels of command, from platoon to battalion and higher, in U.S. and multi-national operations.

As a Medical Specialist Corps Captain increased responsibilities include:

  • Commanding and controlling part of a Field Hospital, installation Dental or Medical Activity (DENTAC or MEDDAC), or larger Health Services Command.
  • Coordinate employment of Medical Specialist Corps Soldiers at all levels of command, from company to division level and beyond, in U.S. and multi-national operations.
  • Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for unique Medical Specialist and health care missions.
  • Instruct medical, laboratory and psychology skills at service schools and medical training centers.
  • Serve as a medical or health care advisor to other units, including Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve organizations.
Qualifications and Prerequisites
Education: 
A degree in your area of study from a US accredited school
Other Qualifications: 
  • MUST be an officer
  • You will not attend Basic Training, but you must have a current, unrestricted national certification or registration and/or state license in your specialty.
  • Must successfully complete Officer Basic Course (OBC)

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