For career progression, is there a difference between being a Medical PSG in maneuver battalion vs Charlie Med Evac PSG?

Career wise, you are checking the block for the Leadership Track with either assignment. But I would recommend taking the C Med assignment. Like SFC Nixon stated, people will know your MOS and it’s function. They will also know your career path and will have connections with other local medical units, which can open door to opportunities once your PSG time is fulfilled.

After you get your 18-24 months, find yourself an Operations job and start working the Staff Track for 68W. This will place you in MED BN/BDE or CSH S3 shop. It’s important for you to get both staff and leadership time to demonstrate to the E8 board that you are well-rounded. Throw in some good NCOERs with these two assignments and you’re a shoe-in for MSG.

There’s no difference a PSG is a PSG job may be different but the title is still the same... you want to know what you need to do for career progression go to the ACT page on AKO and look at the career map. Find you a CSM/SGM (medical branch of course) and list them as your mentor and let them guide your career

I know it’s been said already but Platoon Sergeant time is Platoon Sergeant time no matter if it’s a Combat Arms unit or Charlie Med. I’ve always been told that the board looks for diversity in your career as a 68W leader. When you stay in one particular area, for example FORSCOM, you are not sharing that knowledge anywhere else like a TDA or MEDDAC. If you have never been in a Charlie Med, I would recommend you going there. I had an abundance of leadership and school opportunities. I was even the Ground Ambulance Platoon Sergeant. I found my time in a Charlie Med just as rewarding as when I was a Company Senior Line Medic. What is ultimately going to get you promoted is the success of your Soldiers. When you move from SSG to SFC, it’s not about what you do anymore, it’s about how you have impacted your unit, company, Battalion, etc. I hope my two pennies helps. Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime