Independent service. Not affiliated with the U.S. government, the DoD, or the National Guard.

Medical

68W Combat Medic Specialist

About 101+ on the Skilled Technical (ST) line score

What they do

Provides emergency battlefield care, treats injuries and illness, and assists in clinics. The Army's frontline medic, with strong civilian crossover.

What you need on the ASVAB

About 101+ on the Skilled Technical (ST) line score

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Training

About 16 weeks of job training at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX

Civilian careers it leads to

  • EMT / paramedic
  • Nurse
  • ER tech
  • Physician-assistant pathway

In the Virginia National Guard

VA availability, combat medics across the 116th IBCT and medical units.

Related jobs

Scores, training, and which jobs a Virginia unit has all change. Confirm with a Virginia Army National Guard recruiter.
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