Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

10–255. 91T—Animal Care Specialist (Animal Care Sp),
CMF 91
a. Major duties. The animal care specialist supervises or provides
the care, management, treatment, and sanitary conditions for animals,
with a primary responsibility of prevention and control of
diseases transmitted from animal to man and comprehensive care for
government owned animals. Duties for MOS 91T at each level of
skill are:
(1) MOSC 91T1O. Provides routine daily care for animals in
veterinary treatment or research and development facilities. Obtains
medical history from owners and/or handlers and measures and
records animal vital signs. Performs physical examinations to detect
obvious abnormalities and reports findings to veterinarian. Positions
a n d r e s t r a i n s a n i m a l s f o r e x a m i n a t i o n a n d t r e a t m e n t . C a l c u l a t e s
doses and administers oral and topical medications as directed by
the veterinarian. Maintains sanitary conditions for all components of
the veterinary treatment facilities to include operating room and
equipment. Assists veterinarian in surgical procedures and performs
euthanasia when instructed by veterinarian. Cleans, debrides, and
sutures superficial wounds. Collects, preserves, and prepares blood,
urine, feces, skin scrapings, and post mortem specimens for shipment
and evaluation. Performs routine diagnostic laboratory tests
such as fecal smears, urinalysis, blood counts, and chemistries. Records
laboratory test results. Takes and develops radiographs of
designated animal body parts. Initiates and maintains animal health
records, immunization records, animal registration files, animal bite
case reports, and other administrative office files.
(2) MOSC 91T2O. Performs duties shown at preceding skill level.
Provides technical guidance, management, and training to junior
personnel. Performs advanced emergency medical procedures on
animals such as triage, tracheotomy, burn and poison management,
venous cutdown, and insertion of stomach tubes. Operates mechanical
respirators, heart monitors, and gas sterilizer apparatus. Supervises
supply management and patient administration procedures.
Prepares budgets, trains handlers in emergency care of animals, and
assists on research protocol teams.
(3) MOSC 91T3O. Performs duties of and supervises the functions
of preceding skill levels. Develops and establishes standard
operating procedures for operations of veterinary treatment facilities.
Assists in scheduling, conducting, and evaluating training of veterinary
service enlisted personnel. Reviews, consolidates, and prepares
technical reports. Performs as a liaison for the veterinary officer to
interact with installation medical authorities, installation commanders,
and civilian agencies.
(4) MOSC 91T4O. Schedules, monitors, and evaluates the unit
training program and maintains unit/individual training records. Assists
the commander in preparing, monitoring, and evaluating the
unit operations plan. Compiles and evaluates management and personnel
data. Reviews operations of veterinary service to ensure
compliance with laws and regulations regarding humane care and
treatment of animals. Monitors laboratory animal procurement procedures
and serves on laboratory animal protocol boards. Provides
technical assistance in planning, staffing, and modifying existing
animal facilities.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . A n i m a l c a r e s p e c i a l i s t s m u s t p o s s e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderately heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Minimum score of 95 in aptitude area ST.
(5) Successful completion and credit for high school course in
one of the biological sciences.
(6) High school diploma/GED.
(7) Formal training (completion of MOS 91T course conducted
under the auspices of the AHS) mandatory or meet the civilian
acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210, chapter 7.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
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d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-91T-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-91T-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-91T-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–256. 91V—Respiratory Specialist (Respiratory SP),
CMF 91
a. Major duties. The respiratory specialist assists with the management
of a respiratory unit or administers respiratory therapy and
performs pulmonary function tests under the supervision of a physician
or nurse anesthetist. Duties for MOS 91V at each level of skill
are:
(1) MOSC 91V2O. Administers respiratory therapy and performs
pulmonary function tests.
(2) MOSC 91V3O. Administers respiratory therapy and performs
pulmonary function tests.
(3) MOSC 91V4O. Administers respiratory therapy and performs
pulmonary function tests.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of
M O S . R e s p i r a t o r y s p e c i a l i s t s m u s t p o s s e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g
qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating—N/A.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST.
(5) High school or college level algebra with a C or higher
within the last 5 years. College chemistry with C or higher.
(6) Formal training (completion of MOS 91B medical specialist
training and MOS 91V course conducted under the auspices of the
AMEDD Center and School) mandatory or meet the civilian acquired
skills criteria listed in AR601-210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5—Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S—Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A—Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade. Physical requirements
and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the
following tables:
(1) Table 10-91V-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-91V-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-91V-3. Standards of grade TDA.
10–256.1. 91X—Mental Health Specialist (Mental Health
Sp), CMF 91
a. Major duties. The mental health specialist, under the supervision
of a psychiatrist, social worker, psychiatric nurse, psychologist,
assists with the management and treatment in/out-patient mental
health activities, during peace time or mobilization; collects and
records psychosocial and physical data; counsels and treats clients/
patients with personal, behavioral or mental health problems. Duties
for MOS 91X at each skill level are:
(1) MOSC 91X1O. Under close supervision, collects and records
psychosocial and physical data, assists with care and treatment of
psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients, and counsels clients/patients
with personal, behavioral or psychological problems.
(2) MOSC 91X2O. Collects and records psychosocial and physical
data and assists with care and treatment of psychiatric, and
drug and alcohol patients, and counsels clients/patients with personal,
behavioral or psychological problems.
(3) MOSC 91X3O. Collects and records psychosocial and physical
data and assists with direct treatment of psychiatric, drug and
alcohol patients, with the management of psychiatric in/out patient
settings, counsels clients/patients with personal, behavioral or psychological
problems and assists with management of mental health
activity.
(4) MOSC 91X4O. Assists professional staff with management
and supervision of patient treatment in inpatient and outpatient mental
health activities. Assists professional staff in the supervision of