who goes to the socom course

Who can attend SOCM?

Who attends SOCM? Army combat medics: Army combat medics (68W) who also have completed Army Basic Airborne Course and Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) and become members of Ranger Battalions will attend SOCM.

Can officers go to SOCM?

No, the only way that could happen is if he was a prior enlisted medic and then became an officer. As SEALs we all go to specific training schools like sniper, breacher, comms (radio stuffs), 18D or now Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM), etc… SEALs have their corpsmen, who are SEALs. They however are enlisted.

Do Special Forces medics fight?

The PJ's are qualified to be medics with special operations-trained paramedic certifications. They are fighters too and can be participating in combat when they'll have to rescue others behind enemy lines or in enemy territory.Jan 13, 2020

Do Army medics go to med school?

You'll attend either a civilian medical school or the special Uniformed Services University, a federal medical school that trains doctors for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Public Health Service.

Do Army Rangers have medics?

Rangers train casualty care every day, leaders train to handle casualties, and our medics take pride in being the world experts in tactical combat casualty care," Knight said.Jan 27, 2020

Are there Navy SEAL medics?

Navy SEAL medics handle tactical combat casualty care along with what you would expect from emergency medical services. Navy SEAL medics focus on trauma and are tactically capable of providing medical care in a crisis.Nov 5, 2020

Can you shoot a medic in war?

According to the Geneva Convention, knowingly firing at a medic wearing clear insignia is a war crime. In modern times, most combat medics carry a personal weapon, to be used to protect themselves and the wounded or sick in their care.

What is 18d?

Special Forces Medical Sergeants are considered to be the finest first-response/trauma medical technicians in the world. Though they're primarily trained with an emphasis on trauma medicine, they also have a working knowledge of dentistry, veterinary care, public sanitation, water quality and optometry.

Are there medics in Delta Force?

Training and deployment Speer was assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group upon completing training as a Special Forces medic in 1997. As part of the 1st SFOD-D (known as Delta Force and based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina), he deployed to Afghanistan in Spring 2002 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

What rank is a doctor in the Army?

After graduation, you will advance to the rank of captain. If you join through the Financial Assistance Program, you will serve at the rank of at least captain. If you enter as a licensed physician, your rank will typically begin at captain or major, but it may be higher depending on where you are in your career.

Can an army medic become a nurse?

If you are a current or former army medic seeking to put your experience to use in a civilian job, a career in nursing could be an excellent choice for you. Your military experience, medical training, and skills will transfer well into the medical field.

Can I enlist as an Army doctor?

To become a medical doctor in the military, you have two choices: the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) or the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). Each program has advantages and disadvantages based on your personal preferences.

Description

The course is an abbreviated version of the Special Operations Intelligence Course.

Audience

Intelligence officers (O3-O5), warrant officers (W1-W5), noncommissioned officers (E6-E9) and civilian employees in equivalent grades assigned to a CJSOTF, TSOC, or to USSOCOM HQ.

Remarks

SOIC-A (SOS 9750) is the unclassified Distance Learning portion of the Special Operations Intelligence Course (SOS 4750). This abbreviated, non-credit, self-paced, online course is designed to orient students to SO intelligence activities.

Accreditation

JSOU is currently an accredited educational institution accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) - a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. This course has not yet been submitted for accreditation.

Materials

Students will gain access to the JSOU Blackboard SOIC-A (SOS 9750) upon enrollment. During the course, students will use Blackboard for access to all course content and any interaction with students or faculty.

Audience

Primarily military logisticians and civilians assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and whole of government.

Accreditation

JSOU is currently an accredited educational institution accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) - a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. This course has been reviewed and accredited.

Materials

The required texts or materials will be provided on the first day of class.

Description

The course prepares newly designated SOF leaders for command by providing a common understanding of the USSOCOM Commander’s priorities, command philosophy, and the responsibilities of joint SOF leaders. It also provides a venue for discussion of the current challenges and issues facing USSOCOM, TSOCs, and USSOCOM components.

Audience

Those commands that traditionally close with and conduct direct engagement with the enemy (Special Forces, Rangers, Navy Sea, Air and Land Teams, Marine Raiders, Special Tactics, and Special Mission Units) along with those commands that provide direct support to those formations (Army Special Operations Aviation and Air Force (AF) Special Operations Command flying units, to include Unmanned Aircraft Systems), will attend the resident JSOFPCC course.

Accreditation

JSOU is currently an accredited educational institution accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) - a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. This course has been reviewed and accredited.

Materials

Students will gain access to the JSOU e-Campus Blackboard SOC 5460 site content 30 days prior to course start. During course execution, students will use Blackboard for access to course materials, references and resources.