What is a 91W in the Army?
91W MOS. Job Detail. Provides emergency medical treatment, limited primary care, force health protection and evacuation in a variety of operational and clinical settings.
How hard is it to get 68W MOS?
68W is a popular choice, so having a shortage is uncommon. As long as you meet the requirements and there is an opening, you should be able to get it. 68Ws are in high demand while in a combat environment. It is rare to find one who has not deployed or getting ready to deploy.
How long is 68W AIT training?
16 weeks
Job training for a health care specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice of inpatient care. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Patient care techniques. Emergency medical techniques.
What certifications do 68W get?
Army Combat medics are required to obtain certification as EMTs or higher from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Is 68W a combat MOS?
The 68W Combat Medic Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) is the second largest in the Army. It has a rich history of combat operations with medics being awarded many medals of valor for bravery under fire (Congressional Medal of Honor Society, n.d.).
When did 91B change to 68W?
October 1, 2006
Currently known as 68W, the Army’s basic medical MOS was changed, effective October 1, 2006. Formerly known by the MOS codes 91W (91 Whiskey) 91B (91 Bravo) and 91A (91 Alpha), both MOS’s were employed during and after the Vietnam War.
What ASVAB score do you need for 68W?
101
ASVAB Line Scores and Army MOS
| MOS | ARMY JOB TITLE | Minimum ASVAB Line Scores |
|---|---|---|
| 68W | Combat medic specialist | ST:101 & GT:107 |
| 68X | Mental health specialist | ST:101 |
| 68Y | Eye specialist | ST:101 & GT:107 |
| 74D | Chemical operations specialist | ST:100 |
Are 68W EMT certified?
Yes. They are Combat Medics. They graduate from the same EMT-B. They just have additional training in trauma and military procedures.
Do 68W go to Osut?
With the Army’s focus on streamlining training, it raises a suggestion to improve the 68W Combat Medic course and transform it into a One Station Unit Training (OSUT) style Program of Instruction (POI). The 68W Combat Medic Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) is the second largest in the Army.