https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-in-training-and-day-to-day-duties-for-an-18d-and-160th-soar-flight-medic <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a 68W currently and am trying to decide on what career path to pursue. I thought I wanted to be an 18D but recently heard about SOAR medics. Not sure which one to go for. Wed, 07 Oct 2020 23:23:14 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-in-training-and-day-to-day-duties-for-an-18d-and-160th-soar-flight-medic <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a 68W currently and am trying to decide on what career path to pursue. I thought I wanted to be an 18D but recently heard about SOAR medics. Not sure which one to go for. SPC William Towne Wed, 07 Oct 2020 23:23:14 -0400 2020-10-07T23:23:14-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-in-training-and-day-to-day-duties-for-an-18d-and-160th-soar-flight-medic?n=6381624&urlhash=6381624 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Special Forces medics treat people on the ground and in unusual places; training will be much more diverse. Flight medics stay with their bird and are generally at the paramedic level and less diverse. What are your career goals? MAJ Byron Oyler Wed, 07 Oct 2020 23:38:38 -0400 2020-10-07T23:38:38-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-in-training-and-day-to-day-duties-for-an-18d-and-160th-soar-flight-medic?n=6381882&urlhash=6381882 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Both will attend the Special Operations Combat Medic SOCM course. The 160th will also send you the the flight paramedic course as well. The 18D course adds some other medical but not paramedic specific courses. Both are accredited through SWC so they have to stay current in their ASI W1 skill set through recertification. <br /><br />Biggest difference is that in the 160th you’re a flight medic, period. As an 18D you are a team medic, the admin/personnel guy, and you have a major portion in the MDMP process when you receive a mission. Plus, there’s no guarantee you’ll get selected as an 18D. When I was selected in SFAS I was given the MOS 18E even though I was a medic with several medical certifications. When you pass selection you get the MOS the Regiment needs, not necessarily the one you want. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:35:46 -0400 2020-10-08T02:35:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-in-training-and-day-to-day-duties-for-an-18d-and-160th-soar-flight-medic?n=6382439&urlhash=6382439 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You&#39;re at Carson, go to bldg 1042 on Oconnell Blvd. Ask for Will and Pat, they can talk about SF and SOAR. <br />Civil Affairs also has SOCM Medics as well CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:59:58 -0400 2020-10-08T07:59:58-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-in-training-and-day-to-day-duties-for-an-18d-and-160th-soar-flight-medic?n=6382541&urlhash=6382541 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I flew with the 169th, I don&#39;t think they had Flight Medics. They had two of our air crews which includes two Flight Medics. Two UH60 Medivac helicopters attached to them. SFC Michael D. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:43:33 -0400 2020-10-08T08:43:33-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-is-the-difference-in-training-and-day-to-day-duties-for-an-18d-and-160th-soar-flight-medic?n=6384036&urlhash=6384036 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not even a thanks. MAJ Ken Landgren Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:39:23 -0400 2020-10-08T17:39:23-04:00 2020-10-07T23:23:14-04:00