(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. Major duties.
The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist supervises or conducts routine diagnostic tests and assists in the care and treatment of ENT and Audiology patients.
Duties for MOS 68U at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 68U1O.
Conducts routine diagnostic tests and assists in the care and treatment of ENT and Audiology patients.
(2) MOSC 68U2O.
Conducts routine diagnostic tests and assists in the care and treatment of ENT and Audiology patients.
(3) MOSC 68U3O.
Assists in the management of small ENT or Audiology clinic.
(4) MOSC 68U4O.
Assists in management of large ENT or Audiology clinic.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS
(Qualifications in subparagraphs (8), (9), (10) and (11) below are required for retention of MOS).
The ear, nose, and throat Specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal Color Vision.
(4) No aversion to blood.
(5) Must possess finger dexterity in both hands.
(6) Per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG and SGM requires an interim eligibility clearance or higher.
(7) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 102 in aptitude area ST and 110 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July.
(c)
A minimum score of 101 in aptitude area ST and 107 in aptitude area GT on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(8) Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
(9) No history of alcoholism, drug addiction, indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs.
(10) No history of a felony conviction.
(11) No history of conviction of crimes involving:
(a)
An out of hospital patient or a patient or resident of a medical care facility.
(b)
Financial exploitation of a person entrusted to a care of the applicant.
(c)
Any weapons/ammunition/explosives/arson charges.
(d)
Any drug activity involving illegal possession, buying, selling, or distribution (dealing) of controlled substances or synthetics.
(e)
Violence against persons or property.
(f)
Sexual misconduct.
(12) No record of conviction by special or general courts-martial or civilian courts of offenses listed in AR 27-10 (Military Justice) chapter 24 or otherwise required to register as a sexual offender under AR 27-10, chapter 24.
(13) Formal training:
(a)
Complete the Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist Course, MOS 68U, conducted under auspices of Army Medical Department Center and School; or meet the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b) of this pamphlet and in paragraphs (b) through (e) below.
(b)
Completed Certificate Program for Otolaryngology Personnel (CPOP) sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).
(c)
Have current (within 5 years of completion date) certificate as a hearing conservationist from the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC).
(d)
Have 2 years of experience as medical assistant to a medical doctor specializing in ear, nose and throat care and treatment.
(e)
A letter from the individual’s employer(s) verifying experience and competency is required.
(f)
Proficiency training must be performed under the supervisor of an Audiologist (AOC 72C, Optometry (AOC 67F, Ophthalmologist (AOC 60S), Optometrist (AOC 67F) or an NCO qualified in MOS 68U at initial duty assignment.
(14) All prior MOS 68U Soldiers serving in another MOS reclassifying back into MOS 68U, will be reviewed for validation of skills, by the proponent, during the reclassification process.
c. Additional skill identifiers:
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-68U-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-68U-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-68U-3. Standards of grade TDA.