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ENLISTED

PUBLIC HEALTH

ELIMINATING PREVENTABLE HAZARDS

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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.

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 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
    • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
TRAINING & EDUCATION

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

    7.5 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
Healthcare

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Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.

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