Enlisted
PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH
What you’ll do
- Control disease transmission through patient interviews, investigations and community outreach programs
- Conduct food safety and defense programs
- Assess risks associated with production, transportation, storage, preparation and serving of food
- Advise healthcare providers on workplace hazards
- Oversee medical clearances for deploying personnel
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
47 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Public Health Technology
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A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB
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48 Administrative (A)
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- Knowledge of basic biological and physical sciences
- Normal color vision
- Must pass reading aloud test (RAT)
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.