Do Regs allow Medical officers to attend Civil Affairs Q Course?

2022-08-23T11:20:21-04:00

I have heard from several people that Medical Officers can take the CA Q course without reclassing? I have heard several people say it's doable, but I would like to know what the regs are. I asked this in another post, but what's to ask it on its own. Thank you

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2022 3:48 PM

2022-08-23T15:48:45-04:00

Army medical loans you to civil affairs so yes you can take the Q course. I knew a nurse who was also qualified in psyop Psychological operations. We were both in the same 75th/84th training command and she was on my team.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2022 3:50 PM

2022-08-23T15:50:07-04:00

Psychological operations and civil affairs used to be functional areas but I think they are now branches but you are allowed to take them them because it enhances your career.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2022 3:53 PM

2022-08-23T15:53:09-04:00

When I was a captain, My battalion executive officer was also AAMED Admin.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2022 4:19 PM

2022-08-23T16:19:35-04:00

That's an irrelevant question, the regs have no real bearing on that. The real question you have to ask yourself is where does one find a USASOC aligned unit that can sponsor someone to the course? And will SWC approve that training request?