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AMEDD COMPREHENSIVE EXAM– BOLC, DCC,
MEDICAL S NURSING CORPS, 68-SERIES
ENLISTED, FIELD MEDICINE, PME S
OPERATIONAL MEDICAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS|GUARANTEED
PASS.
AMEDD
Prepare for the AMEDD Comprehensive Exam with practice questions
covering military medical operations, healthcare procedures, patient
care, leadership, emergency response, and Army Medical Department
protocols. This study guide helps reinforce essential medical and
operational concepts while supporting effective exam preparation.
Designed to improve clinical readiness and boost confidence in
military healthcare environments. Suitable for military medical
personnel and healthcare professionals.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Direct Commission Course (DCC) – Military Basics s Leadership (Questions
1-15)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Direct Commission Course (DCC)?
• A) Basic combat training for enlisted soldiers
• B) Transitioning professionals into military officers
• C) Advanced medical specialty training
• D) Leadership for senior NCOs
Answer: B – DCC is designed to provide military basic skills, customs, and leadership
fundamentals to professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses, chaplains) directly commissioned as
officers.
Rationale: Unlike BCT, DCC focuses on acclimating direct commissionees to military
culture, rank structure, and basic soldier tasks without repeating their professional
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expertise.
2. The Army Leadership Requirements Model includes two categories: Attributes and
.
• A) Values
• B) Competencies
• C) Empathy
• D) Discipline
Answer: B – The model consists of Attributes (Character, Presence, Intellect) and
Competencies (Leads, Develops, Achieves).
Rationale: This model is foundational for all officers, including AMEDD personnel, to
effectively lead soldiers and manage medical teams.
3. Which regulation covers Army uniforms and insignia?
• A) AR 600-20
• B) AR 670-1
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• C) FM 7-22
• D) DA PAM 40-501
Answer: B – AR 670-1 is the definitive source for wear and appearance of Army uniforms
and insignia.
Rationale: Healthcare officers must adhere to same uniform standards as all officers;
violations can undermine authority.
4. The Army’s two primary types of operations are and .
• A) Offensive / Defensive
• B) Decisive Action / Stability Operations
• C) Combat / Humanitarian
• D) Joint / Combined
Answer: B – Decisive Action (offense, defense, stability) and Stability Operations (building
partner capacity, security force assistance) are co-equal.
Rationale: AMEDD officers operate in both environments – e.g., Role 2 in combat or
medical civic action programs (MEDCAPs).
5. Who is the senior medical officer in a Brigade Combat Team (BCT)?
• A) Battalion Surgeon
• B) Brigade Surgeon
• C) Division Surgeon
• D) MEDEVAC Commander
Answer: B – The Brigade Surgeon is the senior medical advisor and leader of the medical
section at brigade level.
Rationale: Brigade surgeons coordinate enablers (e.g., Role 1, forward surgical teams) and
advise the commander on health threats.
6. What does the acronym “METT-TC” stand for?
• A) Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time – Civilian
• B) Medical, Evacuation, Treatment, Transport – Casualty
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• C) Mission, Enemy, Terrain and weather, Troops and support, Time available – Civil
considerations
• D) Maneuver, Engagement, Tactics, Technology – Combat
Answer: C – METT-TC is the standard military decision-making framework.
Rationale: AMEDD leaders use METT-TC to plan medical support, considering civilian
health infrastructure and population.
7. The DCC culminates with which event?
• A) Land Navigation Test
• B) Commandant’s Review
• C) Tactical Medical Lane
• D) Leadership Reaction Course
Answer: B – The Commandant’s Review is a final inspection and graduation ceremony.
Rationale: It demonstrates mastery of drill and ceremony, uniform standards, and military
bearing expected of an officer.
8. Which Army value demands you do what is right, legally and morally?
• A) Respect
• B) Honor
• C) Integrity
• D) Duty
Answer: C – Integrity: "Do what's right, legally and morally."
Rationale: Medical officers face ethical dilemmas (e.g., resource allocation, triage);
integrity guides decisions under pressure.
G. What is the proper greeting for a Lieutenant Colonel?
• A) “Sir” or “Ma’am”
• B) “Colonel”
• C) “Lieutenant Colonel”
• D) “Mr.” or “Ms.”
AMEDD COMPREHENSIVE EXAM– BOLC, DCC,
MEDICAL S NURSING CORPS, 68-SERIES
ENLISTED, FIELD MEDICINE, PME S
OPERATIONAL MEDICAL EXAM 2026
COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS|GUARANTEED
PASS.
AMEDD
Prepare for the AMEDD Comprehensive Exam with practice questions
covering military medical operations, healthcare procedures, patient
care, leadership, emergency response, and Army Medical Department
protocols. This study guide helps reinforce essential medical and
operational concepts while supporting effective exam preparation.
Designed to improve clinical readiness and boost confidence in
military healthcare environments. Suitable for military medical
personnel and healthcare professionals.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Direct Commission Course (DCC) – Military Basics s Leadership (Questions
1-15)
1. What is the primary purpose of the Direct Commission Course (DCC)?
• A) Basic combat training for enlisted soldiers
• B) Transitioning professionals into military officers
• C) Advanced medical specialty training
• D) Leadership for senior NCOs
Answer: B – DCC is designed to provide military basic skills, customs, and leadership
fundamentals to professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses, chaplains) directly commissioned as
officers.
Rationale: Unlike BCT, DCC focuses on acclimating direct commissionees to military
culture, rank structure, and basic soldier tasks without repeating their professional
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expertise.
2. The Army Leadership Requirements Model includes two categories: Attributes and
.
• A) Values
• B) Competencies
• C) Empathy
• D) Discipline
Answer: B – The model consists of Attributes (Character, Presence, Intellect) and
Competencies (Leads, Develops, Achieves).
Rationale: This model is foundational for all officers, including AMEDD personnel, to
effectively lead soldiers and manage medical teams.
3. Which regulation covers Army uniforms and insignia?
• A) AR 600-20
• B) AR 670-1
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• C) FM 7-22
• D) DA PAM 40-501
Answer: B – AR 670-1 is the definitive source for wear and appearance of Army uniforms
and insignia.
Rationale: Healthcare officers must adhere to same uniform standards as all officers;
violations can undermine authority.
4. The Army’s two primary types of operations are and .
• A) Offensive / Defensive
• B) Decisive Action / Stability Operations
• C) Combat / Humanitarian
• D) Joint / Combined
Answer: B – Decisive Action (offense, defense, stability) and Stability Operations (building
partner capacity, security force assistance) are co-equal.
Rationale: AMEDD officers operate in both environments – e.g., Role 2 in combat or
medical civic action programs (MEDCAPs).
5. Who is the senior medical officer in a Brigade Combat Team (BCT)?
• A) Battalion Surgeon
• B) Brigade Surgeon
• C) Division Surgeon
• D) MEDEVAC Commander
Answer: B – The Brigade Surgeon is the senior medical advisor and leader of the medical
section at brigade level.
Rationale: Brigade surgeons coordinate enablers (e.g., Role 1, forward surgical teams) and
advise the commander on health threats.
6. What does the acronym “METT-TC” stand for?
• A) Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time – Civilian
• B) Medical, Evacuation, Treatment, Transport – Casualty
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• C) Mission, Enemy, Terrain and weather, Troops and support, Time available – Civil
considerations
• D) Maneuver, Engagement, Tactics, Technology – Combat
Answer: C – METT-TC is the standard military decision-making framework.
Rationale: AMEDD leaders use METT-TC to plan medical support, considering civilian
health infrastructure and population.
7. The DCC culminates with which event?
• A) Land Navigation Test
• B) Commandant’s Review
• C) Tactical Medical Lane
• D) Leadership Reaction Course
Answer: B – The Commandant’s Review is a final inspection and graduation ceremony.
Rationale: It demonstrates mastery of drill and ceremony, uniform standards, and military
bearing expected of an officer.
8. Which Army value demands you do what is right, legally and morally?
• A) Respect
• B) Honor
• C) Integrity
• D) Duty
Answer: C – Integrity: "Do what's right, legally and morally."
Rationale: Medical officers face ethical dilemmas (e.g., resource allocation, triage);
integrity guides decisions under pressure.
G. What is the proper greeting for a Lieutenant Colonel?
• A) “Sir” or “Ma’am”
• B) “Colonel”
• C) “Lieutenant Colonel”
• D) “Mr.” or “Ms.”
