Branch Specific

Question 1

Where do you go after IOT?

Answer 1

Introductory RAF Medical Services Officers’ Course at the Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training

Question 2

What do you undertake on the MSO Course?

Answer 2

There are various follow-on courses geared towards future postings, e.g. Medical Planning, Acquisition Management, Medical Operations

Question 3

MSO Foundation Tour

Answer 3

Likely to be:
HQ Tactical Medical Wing at RAF Brize Norton
HQ Air Command at RAF High Wycombe
Centre of Aviation Medicine, RAF Henlow.

Question 4

MSO Initial Commission?

Answer 4

12 years. You can also be selected for a pension earning commission of 20 years’ service during this time.

Question 5

Promotions?

Answer 5

To Flight Lieutenant on a time and satisfactory service basis.
Squadron Leader and above is decided by competitive selection.

Question 6

Ongoing Development?

Answer 6

Option to study for diploma, degree and MSc level qualifications.
Leadership and management training.
Encouraged to join a professional body, e.g. Institute of Healthcare Management.

Question 7

What is the role of a Medical Support Officer?

Answer 7

Provide Health Service Support (HSS) to the Royal Air Force Medical Services and the wider Defence Medical Services.
This can include: regional management of operations, medical logistics, designing and delivering medical training.