(Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) designated MOS)
a. Major duties.
The Eye Specialist supervises or conducts routine diagnostic tests and assists in the care and treatment of ophthalmology or optometry patients.
Duties for MOS 68Y at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 68Y1O.
Conducts routine diagnostic tests and assists in the care and treatment of ophthalmology or optometry patients under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or Ophthalmic Specialist NCO.
(2) MOSC 68Y2O.
Conducts routine diagnostic tests and assists in the care and treatment of ophthalmology or optometry patients under the supervision of an Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or Ophthalmic Specialist NCO.
(3) MOSC 68Y3O.
Assists in the management of small ophthalmology or optometry clinic.
May serve as detachment NCO for a deployable eye team.
(4) MOSC 68Y4O.
Assists in the management of large ophthalmology or optometry 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 Eye Specialist must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Vivid red/green color discrimination required.
(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 – with pre-Algebra minimum.
(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 Eye Specialist Course, MOS 68Y, conducted under auspices of U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE); or meet the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) criteria per paragraph 9-5b(5)(b) of this pamphlet and in paragraphs (b) and (c) below.
(b)
Current Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or higher is mandatory.
(c)
Phase II proficiency training must be performed under supervision of an optometry officer (AOC 67F), ophthalmologist (AOC 60S) or a MOSC20 68Y NCO at initial duty assignment.
(14) All prior MOS 68Y Soldiers serving in another MOS reclassifying back into MOS 68Y, 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 10-68Y-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-68Y-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-68Y-3. Standards of grade TDA.