Military Occupational Classification and Structure - U.S. Army

(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.
s. Otolaryngologist (60T).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes
course of treatment for personnel suffering from diseases,
injuries, or disorders of ear, nose, and throat, performing surgery
when required.
(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.
t. Child Psychiatrist (60U).
(1) Description of duties. Provides diagnostic and treatment service
to children and adolescents suffering from emotional or mental
illness, mental retardation or situational maladjustment. Provides or
supervises associated treatment or guidance to parents and families.
(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.
u. Neurologist (60V).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats and
directs management of patients suffering from organic disorders,
injuries, and diseases of the central and peripheral 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.
v. Psychiatrist (60W).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes
course of treatment for personnel suffering from emotional
or mental illness, mental retardation or situational maladjustment.
(2) Special qualifications.
(3) Special grading of positions.
(a) Company Commander position in Medical Company, Combat
Stress Control (LTC).
(b) Commander position of Medical Detachment, Combat Stress
Control (MAJ).
(c) Mental Health Section, Hq & Co A of Medical Battalion, Air
Assault Division (MAJ).
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
w. Nephrologist (61A).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of therapy for adult diseases, with particular emphasis
on disorders of the kidney and excretory system.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy
Degree from a school acceptable to the Department of Army (DA).
(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty
in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions.
(a) Medical Oncologist.
(b) Hematologist.
(c) Chief of Service.
x. Medical Oncologist/Hematologist (61B).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of treatment for adult diseases, with particular
emphasis on neoplastic and malignant disorders.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy
Degree from a school acceptable to DA.
(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty
in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
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y. Endocrinologist (61C).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of treatment for adult diseases, with particular
emphasis on disorders of the endocrine system and metabolism.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy
Degree from a school acceptable to DA.
(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty
in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
z. Rheumatologist (61D).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of treatment for adult diseases, with particular
emphasis on disorders of the connective tissue.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy
Degree from a school acceptable to DA.
(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty
in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
aa. Clinical Pharmacologist (61E).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of therapy for adults with particular emphasis on
m a n a g e m e n t o f d r u g t h e r a p y , d r u g i n t e r a c t i o n s , a n d d i s o r d e r s
caused or complicated by adverse reactions to drugs.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy
Degree from a school acceptable to DA.
(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty
in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
ab. Internist (61F).
(1) Description of duties. Examines, diagnoses, and treats or recommends
course of management for adults with medical illnesses.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy
Degree from a school acceptable to DA.
(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty
in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.
(3) Special grading of positions. None.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
ac. Infectious Disease Officer (61G).
(1) Description of duties. Is generally responsible for diagnosis,
laboratory confirmation, treatment, control and/or description of natural
history and transmission kinetics of infectious diseases.
(2) Special qualifications. Must have specialty training in this
field at a level that is recognized by the OTSG.
(a) Have a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy
Degree from a school acceptable to DA.
(b) Have adequate training or professional experience in this specialty
in order to meet minimum requirements established by DA.
(3) Special grading of positions. The Infectious Disease Officer
position in the TAML will be graded MAJ.
(4) Unique duty positions. None.
ad. Family Physician (61H).
(1) Description of duties. Provides comprehensive care to patients
at each echelon of the health service support system: Cares for
85 percent of patients with problems in areas such as general medicine,
gynecology, obstetrics, psychiatry, preventive medicine, pedia
t r i c s , a n d o r t h o p e d i c s i n b o t h i n p a t i e n t a n d o u t p a t i e n t
environments; can augment the capabilities of the surgical specialties
through triage, stabilization, and surgical assistance, as well as
pre- and post-operative care.