Preventive Medicine Officer
Job Overview
As a Preventive Medicine Officer, you’ll supervise and provide direct patient care, recommend methods to improve overall wellness, and implement various programs to maintain health, improve fitness, and prevent disease or injury. You’ll also conduct medical research and participate in the education and training of medical students and personnel as part of the Army’s robust and reliable medical system.
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Official Qualification Requirements
This is a commissioning path. Enlisted line scores do not apply — selection is based on education, officer testing and a selection board.
- • Bachelor's degree required
- • Commissioning paths: ROTC, OCS, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), Direct Commission
Last verified: 2026-08-14
Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Required. Officer commissioning is citizen-only: goarmy.com says "Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer," marines.com lists "Be a U.S. citizen" for officers, airforce.com says officers "must be a native-born or naturalized United States citizen," and 10 U.S.C. 532 requires it by law. Verified August 2026.
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Bonus availability changes frequently — confirm current amounts with a recruiter.