enlisted

Public Health

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

Career Tasks

Eliminating preventable hazards

Whether they're active in the field or performing duties on base, the safety of our Airmen is a top priority. It’s the job of Public Health specialists to protect our forces from a vast array of illness and disease by minimizing health risks within our community. Responsible for everything from educating Airmen on safety procedures and food inspection to investigating hazardous materials and sanitary standards, these professionals perform public health activities ensuring that our Airmen remain healthy on bases all over the world.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum Education High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED ASVAB Requirements General Qualifications
  • 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 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
  • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
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.
  • Basic military Training

    8.5 weeks

  • Technical Training

    47 days

Tech School Location

Wright Patterson AFB OH

Status upon Completion

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Public Health Technology

Interests & Skills

  1. Natural Science
  2. Health & Medicine
  3. Health Technicians & Specialists
  4. Allied Health
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Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.

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