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

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:20:21 -0400

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:48:45 -0400

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:50:07 -0400

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:53:09 -0400

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:19:35 -0400

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?