Are there any Chiropractors who are commissioned officers?

FlorAnne Cruz — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:44:25 -0400

The military would greatly benefit if there were more active duty chiropractors!

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jun 27 at 2018 7:17 AM

PO3 David Fries — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:17:35 -0400

All of the doctors were officers when I was in, including chiropractors. The only civilian held jobs were support. Obviously a lot has changed.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2018 8:01 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 08:01:00 -0400

There are civilian chiropractors at some clinics (such as pain management), but on the Army side there aren't any Chiropractic officers. I believe this is true for the other services as well.

Response by TSgt David Holman made Jun 27 at 2018 11:49 AM

TSgt David Holman — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:49:31 -0400

Not strictly speaking, however, there are DOs (Osteopathic Doctors). Military medicine is designed around mobility, and there is limited application to chiropractors down range (can't be cross utilized in different areas). Most of the DOs are trained in manipulations, whether or not they still perform them is totally at their discretion. Oddly, I do have a flight surgeon who was a chiropractor prior to going to med school (was also a mortician). Very interesting guy.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2018 6:49 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 18:49:42 -0400

My OIC is a chiropractor in the civilian world but not in the Army as the skill is not recognized, per say. He has written white papers to several senators and representatives explaining why the military could benefit from this. so far, no movement