Congratulations to the U.S. Army’s newest combat medics, who graduated from the intensive 68W MOS-T (Military Occupational Specialty-Transition) course today!
The comprehensive 68W MOS-T course consists of three distinct phases, each designed to build upon the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous phase. Phase 1, spanning 133 hours across seven modules, focuses on preparing and testing Soldiers to obtain certification as a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT, a credential tied to the 68W MOS. This phase concludes with the NREMT Psychomotor Examination and the NREMT Computer Adaptive Test (CAT).
Phase 2 builds upon the baseline medical skills and knowledge obtained from Phase 1, emphasizing the scope of practice of a 68W in both clinical and field settings. This 128-hour phase consists of three modules: Limited Primary Care, Fieldcraft 1, and Fieldcraft 2, each with associated written examinations. The phase culminates with their 68W skills verification test.
Phase 3 is a collective phase that incorporates aspects of both Phase 1 and Phase 2, focusing on how the Army Medical Department integrates these skills through the 68W MOS in an operational capacity. This 120-hour phase includes a written examination after the Fieldcraft 3 module and a final skill verification examination, the Combat Casualty Assessment, conducted following the execution of the culminating events of the Field Training Exercise (FTX) and War Days.
These dedicated Soldiers have successfully completed this rigorous training program, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide critical medical care to their fellow service members on and off the battlefield. As they embark on their new roles as 68W Combat Medic Specialists, we commend them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our nation. Congratulations once again to the newest members of the U.S. Army’s elite medical corps!