★ Respiratory Specialist

MOS 91V Respiratory Specialist

The respiratory specialist assists with the management of a respiratory unit or administers respiratory therapy and performs pulmonary function tests under the supervision of a physician or nurse anesthetist. Duties for MOS 91V at each level of skill are:

a. Major duties.

(1) MOSC 91V2O. Administers respiratory therapy and performs pulmonary function tests.

(2) MOSC 91V3O. Administers respiratory therapy and performs pulmonary function tests.

(3) MOSC 91V4O. Administers respiratory therapy and performs pulmonary function tests.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

Respiratory specialists must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating-N/A.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST.
(5) High school or college level algebra with a C or higher within the last 5 years. College chemistry with C or higher.
(6) Formal training (completion of MOS 91B medical specialist training and MOS 91V course conducted under the auspices of the AMEDD Center and School) mandatory or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR601-210.

c. Additional skill identifiers.

(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.

d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.

Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:

(1) Table 10-91V-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-91V-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-91V-3. Standards of grade TDA.