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68W Combat Medic NCOER Duty Description Examples

Real NCOER duty description examples for 68W Combat Medics. Covers direct, organizational, and senior leadership levels plus common duty positions including line medic, senior medic, and aid station NCOIC.

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What makes a strong 68W duty description?

Combat medic duty descriptions should reflect medical readiness responsibilities, patient care scope, and the ability to maintain Soldier health under operational conditions. Reference specific medical readiness programs, systems, and the number of Soldiers supported. Use clinical and medical terminology appropriate to the role.

Duty Descriptions by Rank Level

Direct Level (SGT/SSG)Line Medic / Combat Medic

Serves as Combat Medic responsible for the medical readiness and health care of a 120-Soldier company; Provides emergency medical treatment, sick call services, and preventive medicine support to all assigned personnel; Maintains unit MEDPROS records and coordinates medical readiness actions to ensure all Soldiers meet deployment medical standards; Conducts and documents medical screenings, immunizations, and health assessments in accordance with Army medical regulations; Trains unit Soldiers on combat lifesaver skills, first aid procedures, and field sanitation; Coordinates medical evacuation and MEDEVAC procedures and serves as the primary medical advisor to the company commander

Organizational Level (SFC)Senior Medic / Medical Platoon Sergeant

Serves as Senior Medic and Medical Platoon Sergeant responsible for medical operations supporting a 500-Soldier battalion; Supervises combat medics in the execution of medical readiness programs, sick call operations, and field medical support; Manages battalion MEDPROS compliance and coordinates medical readiness actions for all assigned personnel; Directs the battalion combat lifesaver program and oversees training of over 100 CLS-certified Soldiers; Coordinates with brigade surgeon and medical company for specialist care, evacuation support, and medical logistics; Advises the battalion commander and S1 on medical readiness status, deployment medical requirements, and Soldier health and welfare

Senior Level (MSG)Medical Operations NCOIC

Serves as Medical Operations NCOIC responsible for medical support planning and execution for a brigade-sized element; Supervises medical platoon sergeants and senior medics in the execution of medical readiness and field medical support programs; Manages brigade medical readiness reporting and coordinates medical support for all training and operational missions; Directs the development of medical SOPs, training programs, and health service support plans; Coordinates with division surgeon staff for medical logistics, evacuation planning, and specialized medical support; Advises the brigade surgeon and commander on all medical readiness, Soldier health, and medical operations matters

Duty Descriptions by Position

Line Medic

Serves as Line Medic providing primary medical care and health services to a 120-Soldier infantry company; Performs sick call, emergency medical treatment, and preventive medicine services for all assigned personnel; Maintains unit MEDPROS records and manages medical readiness for company personnel; Trains Soldiers on combat lifesaver skills and first aid procedures; Coordinates medical supplies, equipment maintenance, and medical evacuation procedures; Serves as primary medical advisor to the company commander on all Soldier health and medical readiness matters

Aid Station NCOIC

Serves as Aid Station NCOIC responsible for the operation and management of a battalion aid station providing primary medical care for 500 Soldiers; Supervises combat medics in the execution of sick call, emergency treatment, and preventive medicine operations; Manages aid station equipment, medical supplies, and controlled substance accountability in accordance with Army medical regulations; Coordinates patient movement, specialist referrals, and medical evacuation procedures with brigade medical company; Directs the battalion combat lifesaver training program and certifies all company CLS trainers; Advises the battalion surgeon on medical readiness status and health service support requirements

Flight Medic

Serves as Flight Medic responsible for providing advanced emergency medical care during aeromedical evacuation missions; Performs advanced trauma life support and critical care during MEDEVAC operations in support of ground forces; Maintains all flight medical equipment and ensures aircraft medical systems meet operational readiness standards; Coordinates with ground medical elements for patient handoff, medical records, and continuity of care; Conducts crew resource management training and emergency medical procedures with aviation crews; Maintains currency on all required medical certifications and aeromedical evacuation procedures

Tips for writing 68W duty descriptions

  • Reference specific medical programs — MEDPROS, APHC, medical readiness categories
  • Include the number of Soldiers supported in the duty description scope
  • Reference specific clinical tasks and procedures the medic is responsible for
  • Scale scope to rank — SGT provides direct patient care, SFC manages medical section operations
  • Include training responsibilities — combat medics train unit Soldiers on CLS and trauma care

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Common duties at each rank for 68W

SGT
Serves as line medic supporting an infantry or armor unit at platoon level. Maintains personal medical equipment. Conducts Soldier medical readiness checks.
SSG
Serves as Senior Line Medic, Aid Station NCO, or Treatment NCO. Supervises 4-8 medics. Plans medical support for unit training events. Trains CLS sustainment.
SFC
Serves as Medical Platoon Sergeant or Treatment Squad Leader. Plans medical evacuation and treatment for battalion operations. Mentors aid station NCOs.
MSG
Serves as senior 68W at brigade or higher. Manages medical training programs. Develops aid station NCOICs. Advises brigade surgeon on medical readiness.

More example NCOER bullets for 68W duty position

CharacterExceeded Standard
o reinforced patient dignity and HIPAA standards in aid station operations; zero patient grievance reports recorded during rating period
LeadsExceeded Standard
o led 68W team during company FTX; treated 23 simulated casualties within published MEDEVAC time across all training events
AchievesExceeded Standard
o sustained CLS certification for entire battalion task force; readiness reporting stayed green for the full deployment train-up cycle

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