67 Medical Service Corps (MS)

The Medical Service Corps (MSC) is the most diverse branch of the U.S. Army. It consists of four MFAs, four areas of concentration (AOC), and one military occupational specialty (MOS). The MSC includes commissioned and warrant officers. Members must have at least a bachelor’s degree before receiving a commission.

The MSC includes the following areas: Administrative Health Services Medical Allied Sciences Preventive Medicine Sciences Behavioral Health Sciences Pharmacy Optometry Podiatry Aeromedical Evacuation Health Services Maintenance Technicians

The MSC provides direct support to Navy and Marine Corps commands, squadrons, battalions, and units. They also deploy in support of combat operations, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance missions.

Some helpful skills for MSC officers include: Making accurate, immediate decisions Performing under stress Applying critical technical and thinking skills Tremendous concentration Paying attention to detail Being precise Being compelling communicators