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The 91 Whiskey (91W) is the current form of the United States Army's combat medic. 91Ws perform countless roles in the lives of every soldier in the military. Whether they march with the infantry, ride with convoys, or work in a field hospital, they are trained to perform their job in any situation.

Responsibilities

• Initial treatment and triage
• Evacuation from the field of battle and enroute life support
• Preventitive Medicine
• Field Sanitaition

Identifiers

• 10 is the basic entry level Combat Medic (e.g. 91W10)
• 20 is a Combat Medic with the rank of sergeant (E-5)
• F5 is an army Flight Medic
• M6 is the army's Nurse

History

Formerly known as the 91 Bravo and 91 Charlie this Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

The Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel issued a notice for future change for the MOS 91B&C in September 1999. This notice established the transition to 91W to begin on 01 Oct 2001 and end on 30 Sep 2007. During this period all 91B&C will be given the identifier of Y2 until they complete the transition to 91W.

Training

Upon the completion of their basic training, these soilders are shipped to Fort Sam Houston where they undergo Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for 16 weeks. During these long weeks soilders will attend many courses that teach them the various medical tasks that they need for years to come.

• EMT Basic
• BTLS
• ACLS

See also

Army Medical Department (United States)

Related Sites

91W Home Page