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WAMC Medical Library and Learning Resource Center: Combat Medic Specialist (68W)

Welcome to the Womack Army Medical Center Medical Library

What is a 68W Combat Medic?

US Army Logo black with yellow starAccording to Go Army, "as a Combat Medic Specialist, you'll administer emergency medical care in the field in both combat and humanitarian situations. Your training will allow you to serve as a first responder and triage illnesses and injuries to save lives, much like a paramedic in the civilian world. You'll also train other Soldiers in lifesaver/first responder courses and provide care on base while not deployed."

Job Duties:

  • Administer emergency medical treatment to battlefield casualties
  • Assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment
  • Instruct Soldier's on Combat Lifesaver/First Responder training course
  • Manage Soldier's medical readiness, medical supplies and equipment

Requirements:

  • 10 weeks of Basic Training
  • 16 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
  • 101 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST)
  • 107 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)

If you are interested in training to become a 68W Combat Medic at Fort Liberty, NC, please fill out the forms below and return them to dha.liberty.womack-amc.mbx.combat-paramedic-course@health.mil.

68W Useful Databases

US Army Medical Center of Excellence

68W eBooks

68W Journals

Military Medicine is Preparing for the Next Conflict: Article

Army Credentialing Opportunities Online

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Location

Womack Army Medical Center

2817 Rock Merritt Avenue

Fort Liberty, NC 28310

6th Floor, Room C61013-1

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 0730-1600

Friday: 0730-1530

Phone

Library Office: 910-907-7323

Email is the quickest way to receive assistance.

Email

usarmy.liberty.medcom-wamc.mbx.dmed-medical-library@health.mil

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