Abstract
The U.S. Army Special Forces Medic, Military Occupational Specialty 18D, is a unique, enlisted, medical asset. The training of the 18D is demanding, lengthy, and selective. The 18D is trained to independently assess, and provide acute and long-term medical care for, a variety of medical conditions in support of the Special Forces mission. This article briefly discusses the general missions of U.S. Army Special Operations and Special Forces. This is followed by an in-depth discussion of the 55-week selection and training program of the 18D.
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