Army

91A Medical Specialist

MOS Enlisted Government / Defense Inactive
ⓘ This military occupation code is no longer active. Civilian career matches are still shown for reference.

About This Occupation

Yes, the 91B Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) code famously used to be a Combat Medic before it was a mechanic.

The Medical Era (Combat Medic)

What it was: A 91B was the iconic frontline Combat Medic providing emergency medical treatment in the field.

When it changed: In October 2001, the Army reclassified 91B medics to 91W (Healthcare Specialist) to reflect enhanced civilian EMT standards.

Current status: Around 2004–2005, the code shifted again under the medical career management overhaul into 68W, which remains the active combat medic MOS today.

Civilian Career Matches

8 civilian occupations matched to Army MOS 91A. Matches are ranked by relevance based on O*NET crosswalk data.

Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

HTV-GOV-004

Information security and cyber defense in government and cleared environments.

Defense & Intelligence Contractor

HTV-GOV-001

Roles with defense contractors and intelligence community organizations.

Emergency Management & Homeland Security

HTV-GOV-005

Emergency response and homeland security at federal, state, and local levels.

Federal Law Enforcement & Security

HTV-GOV-002

Federal law enforcement and security roles leveraging military experience.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

HTV-GOV-008

Foreign service and diplomatic roles leveraging cross-cultural military experience.

Government Program & Operations Management

HTV-GOV-003

Program management and administrative leadership within federal agencies.

Logistics & Supply Chain (Government)

HTV-GOV-007

Defense logistics and supply chain management in government organizations.

Military & Defense Training Instructor

HTV-GOV-006

Training and instruction for military academies and defense programs.

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