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The Aerospace Medicine Utilization Field covers the functions of program formulation, policy planning, direction, and professional participation pertinent to maintenance and improvement of health standards and aerospace medicine. Included in this field are aerospace medicine specialists, occupational medicine specialists, family practice specialists (flight surgeon), aerospace medicine physician, and preventive medicine specialist. Included in this field are the responsibilities for determination of physical and mental fitness of personnel for flying and for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and injuries peculiar to flight. This field also includes responsibilities for the development of plans and procedures covering the medical aspects of defense against nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare. Officers in this field command medical installations, units, or activities as stated in AFI 51-604, Appointments to, and Assumption of, Command.

48AX - AEROSPACE MEDICINE SPECIALIST

48EX - OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST

48FX - FAMILY PRACTICE SPECIALIST

48GX - AEROSPACE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

48PX - PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SPECIALIST

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Above Information Derived from AFMAN 36-2105