Special Forces Medical Sergeant

Overview

Special Forces Medical Sergeants are considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the world. Though they're primarily trained with an emphasis on trauma medicine, they also have a working knowledge of dentistry, veterinary care, public sanitation, water quality and optometry.

Job duties

• Provide initial medical screening and evaluation of allied and indigenous personnel
• Provide examination and care to detachment members
• Supervise medical care and treatment during missions
• Operate a combat laboratory and treat emergency and trauma patients
• Develop and provide medical intelligence as required

Training

Due to the wide variety of missions, Special Forces Medical Sergeants are trained swimmers, paratroopers and survival experts, as well as being trained in many forms of combat. Training for Special Forces Medical Sergeants consists of 98 weeks of formal classroom training and practice exercises. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Physical conditioning, parachuting, swimming and scuba diving Using land warfare weapons and communications devices Handling and using explosives Bomb and mine disposal

Required ASVAB score

Minimum score of 50 on the ASVAB with an absolute minimum General Technical (GT) line score of 110.

Helpful skills

• Readiness to accept a challenge and face danger
• Ability to stay in top physical condition
• Interest in medicine and science
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Civilian career relevance

As a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, you're trained to defend against dangerous forces. You will also receive valuable training in the field of medicine. The skills you acquire as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant will most certainly prepare you for a career in medicine, especially as an emergency medical technician. With additional medical training, you might consider a career as a physician assistant.