Medical Officer

Army medical officers serve across four corps: Medical Corps (MC) for physicians, Medical Service Corps (MS) for healthcare administrators, Army Nurse Corps (AN) for registered nurses, and Specialist Corps (SP) for allied health professionals. Most medical officers enter through direct commission programs.

OCS candidates need a GT score of 110 — see our ASVAB for OCS guide.

• Medical Corps Officer (MC) – Army physicians: HPSP, USUHS, direct commission, special pays, and career path
• Medical Service Corps Officer (MS) – Healthcare administrators, behavioral health, lab science, preventive medicine, and allied health providers
• Army Nurse Corps Officer (AN) – Commissioned registered nurses: BSN requirements, AOC specialties, CNTP, pay, and career path
• Specialist Corps Officer (SP) – Occupational therapists (65A), physical therapists (65B), and dietitians (65C): direct commission, pay, bonuses, and career path