This page was prepared by SSG Ho Yong Lee, a Korean-speaking U.S. Army recruiter, as an informational guide for the 68W Combat Medic MOS.
Hello,
My name is SSG Ho Yong Lee, a U.S. Army Korean-speaking recruiter currently serving at the Fairfax Recruiting Center in Virginia.
This page was created for Korean and English-speaking applicants who are interested in the U.S. Army medical MOS 68W Combat Medic.
68W Combat Medic is one of the Armyβs medical MOSs that provides medical support and emergency care in both field and non-field environments. It can also offer valuable medical-related experience and training opportunities.
On this page, you will find information about:
βͺ Job responsibilities
βͺ Training process
βͺ Citizenship / Green Card holder information
βͺ ASVAB requirements
βͺ Army career path
This page is designed to help you understand the MOS more clearly before starting the enlistment process.
Actual eligibility may depend on your personal immigration status, ASVAB score, security clearance requirements, current Army regulations, and MOS availability at the time of enlistment.
Consultations are free, and you are welcome to ask questions just to understand your current options.
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68W Combat Medic is one of the U.S. Armyβs primary medical MOSs.
A Combat Medic may perform roles such as:
Emergency care
Treatment of injured personnel
Basic patient care
Medical support
Field emergency response
Duties and work environments may vary depending on the unit, assignment, and mission.
Many people commonly understand this MOS as an βArmy Medicβ or βmilitary medical job.β
A 68W Combat Medic may be involved in:
Emergency care and basic patient care
Checking and recording patient conditions
Supporting medical evacuation
Assisting with field emergency response
Inspecting and managing medical equipment
Helping stabilize injured personnel
Basic preventive medical support
Actual duties and work environments may vary depending on the type of unit, assignment, training level, and deployment status.
68W Combat Medic applicants generally complete 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training (BCT) followed by 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) related to medical skills.
During training, Soldiers may learn:
βͺ Emergency care
βͺ Patient assessment
βͺ Basic anatomy
βͺ Medical procedures
βͺ Army medical operations
Training content and length may change depending on Army policy.
68W Combat Medic may be available to Green Card holders.
However, actual eligibility may depend on:
βͺ Current Army regulations
βͺ MOS availability at the time of contract
βͺ Individual immigration status
βͺ Additional qualification requirements
Some MOSs may require U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements. For this reason, it is best to confirm your eligibility through a recruiter before making a decision.
Your ASVAB score can be an important factor when applying for 68W Combat Medic.
The commonly referenced requirement is:
Skilled Technical (ST) β 101 or higher
Line scores can affect MOS eligibility, and required scores may change depending on current Army policy.
If you have questions about the ASVAB or PiCAT, separate guidance is available.
68W Combat Medic can provide experience in areas such as:
βͺ Medical field experience
βͺ Emergency response experience
βͺ Army medical system experience
Depending on your individual situation, this MOS may also connect with:
βͺ Additional Army training
βͺ Certification opportunities
βͺ Civilian medical career interests
Experience and opportunities may vary depending on assignment, Army needs, individual performance, and future career goals.
Yes.
Many applicants apply without a medical degree or previous medical experience.
After enlistment, Soldiers receive basic medical training through the Army training process, including Basic Combat Training and AIT.
However, applicants must still meet requirements such as:
βͺ ASVAB score
βͺ Physical qualifications
βͺ Current Army standards
68W Combat Medic is an Army medical support MOS.
The actual work environment may vary depending on the unit and assignment. Because this is the Army, there is always a possibility of working in different environments.
However, it is not accurate to simply assume that this job always means working only on the front line.
Actual role and duty environment may depend on:
βͺ Type of unit
βͺ Assignment
βͺ Duty station
βͺ Mission
No.
An EMT certification is not required to apply.
However, medical-related training and certification may be included during the Army training process, depending on the individual situation and current Army training requirements.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
SSG Lee Ho Yong
U.S. Army Recruiter
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703-594-6878
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Fairfax Recruiting Center, Virginia
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Fairfax, VA 22030
Army MOS / Army Benefits / Enlistment Information for Korean Applicants
I currently serve at the Fairfax Recruiting Center in Virginia, where I assist applicants in the Northern Virginia area.
Because many parts of the U.S. Army enlistment process can be coordinated through online consultation, I also assist Korean applicants from other states across the United States, not only those living in Virginia.
Note: Actual MEPS processing and shipping procedures are generally handled based on the applicantβs residential area.