Commander, Amphibious Task Force -Surgeon Course (CATF-S)

COURSE DATA PAGE

Course:

The Commander Amphibious Task Force Surgeon (CATFS) course prepares Navy Medical Corps Officers for the unique challenges of being a CATFS. The objectives will prepare the student to serve as a Senior Medical Advisor to an Amphibious Task Force Commander while meeting the eligibility requirements for a CATFS assignment.

Learning site:

Surface Warfare Medicine Institute, San Diego, CA

Primary mode of instruction:

In person

Schedule:

Offered in March and September every fiscal year.

Seats:

35

Registration:

Our courses can now be requested through your education and training department or personal who have CeTARS/eNTRS access. They will be able to request waitlist for enrollment. Funded TAD or I-Stop required. High- Risk training physical required. If you have any questions, please reach to the Fleet Training Team at usn.san-diego.navmedotcswmica.mbx.fleet-training@health.mil.

Security classification:

Unclassified

Course length:

12 days

Continuing medical education (CME): 

None

Staff:

The course coordinator arranges for the subject matter experts and SWMI instructors to present lesson topics.

Target audience: 

Commissioned Officer Paygrades O3-O6 in the Medical Corps, Nurse Corps, or Medical Service Corps. Priority will be given to Navy Medical Corps Officers (21XX) that are filling or have orders to fill a CATF-S billet. Other Medical Department Officers that have previous operational experience may request a seat based on space availability. Both active and reserve officers are eligible.