Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

(1) Description of duties. Plans, establishes, directs and supervises
health delivery activities within military units authorized a
surgeon, or within research and development, test and evaluation
activities concerned with medical aspects of military operations.
Commands medical unit or installation engaged in furnishing medical
care to sick, injured, or wounded personnel.
(2) Special qualifications. Must be able to perform duties described
above and must have had postgraduate training or experience
in fields of public health, health care administration, personnel
administration, or in medical education administration.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions.
(a) Brigade, Corps or Division Surgeon.
(b) Medical Unit or Hospital Commander.
(c) RDTE Medical Advisor/Research Director.
(d) Director of Medical Activities.
(e) Deputy Commander for Clinical Services.
d. Nuclear Medicine Officer (60B).
(1) Description of duties. Plans, conducts, interprets, and directs
nuclear medical examinations and therapy including systemic administration
of ionizing radiation, patient care, and activities conc
e r n e d w i t h t h e m e d i c a l a s p e c t s o f n u c l e a r e n e r g y a n d
bionucleonics.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the Office of The Surgeon
General (OTSG).
(3) Special grading of positions.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
e. Preventive Medicine Officer (60C).
(1) Description of duties. Determines status of, and conditions
influencing health of military and appropriate civilian personnel;
formulates and recommends measures for health improvements; and
plans, coordinates, and directs a program designed to maintain health,
improve physical fitness and prevent disease and injury.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have Specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Preventive Medicine Section of Hq & Co A of Medical Battalion,
Air Assault Division (MAJ).
(b) Chief, Epidemiology Section in the Theater Army Medical
Laboratory (TAML)(MAJ).
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
f. Occupational Medicine Officer (60D).
(1) Description of duties. Plans, directs and supervises occupational
health programs for Department of Army civilian and military
personnel.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
g. Pulmonary Disease Officer (60F).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of therapy for adult patients, with particular emphasis
on diseases of the respiratory system and tuberculosis.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
h. Gastroenterologist (60G).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of treatment for patients, with particular emphasis
on disorders of the gastroenterological system.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
i. Cardiologist (60H).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends,
course of treatment or therapy for patients, with particular
emphasis on disorders of the cardiovascular system.
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(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
j. Obstetrician and Gynecologist (60J).
(1) Description of duties. Provides medical care during pregnancy,
performs obstetric deliveries, and examines, diagnoses and treats
or prescribes course of treatment for patients who have gynecological
disease, injury or disorder.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
k. Urologist (60K).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes
course of treatment or surgery for patients having disease,
injury, or disorder of genito-urinary tract, and performs required
surgery.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
l. Dermatologist (60L).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes
course of treatment for patients having diseases of the skin.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
m. Allergist, Clinical Immunologist (60M).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of treatment for diseases with particular emphasis
on conditions of allergic or immunologic origin.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
n. Anesthesiologist (60N).
(1) Description of duties. Administers or supervises administration
of anesthetics to patients.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
o. Pediatrician (60P).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of management for childhood diseases.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
p. Pediatric Cardiologist (60Q).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
or prescribes course of therapy for children, with particular
emphasis on disorders of the cardiovascular system.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
q. Child Neurologist (60R).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats and
directs management of infants and children suffering from organic
disorders, injuries, and diseases of the central nervous system.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
r. Ophthalmologist (60S).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes
course of treatment for personnel suffering from diseases,
injuries, or disorders of eyes, and performs surgery when required.
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