68W
68W
68W (pronounced "sixty-eight whiskey") is the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) for the United States Army's Healthcare Specialist, also known as the Combat Medic. This MOS is primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at the point of wounding on the battlefield, limited primary care, and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.
Etymology
The term "68W" is derived from the United States Military's system of categorizing and defining jobs. In this system, "68" is the series identifier for medical jobs, and "W" is the specific job within that series, in this case, the Healthcare Specialist or Combat Medic.
Related Terms
- Combat Medic: A healthcare professional in the military who provides emergency medical treatment in combat situations.
- Healthcare Specialist: A term used in the U.S. Army to refer to personnel who have been trained to provide emergency medical care or assistance.
- Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): A system used by the U.S. Military to categorize and define jobs available for enlisted personnel.
Pronunciation
68W is pronounced as "sixty-eight whiskey". The "whiskey" is part of the NATO phonetic alphabet, a system used by the U.S. Military and other organizations to ensure clear communication of letters over radio transmissions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 68W
- Wikipedia's article - 68W
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