STARR Medical Skills
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k. Applicants may enlist in the following STARR medical skills and be awarded a MOS under the provisions of DA
Pam 611–21:
(1) 68D (Operating Room Specialist).
(2) 68E (Dental Specialist).
(3) 68G (Patient Administration Specialist).
(4) 68H (Optical Laboratory Specialist).
(5) 68J (Medical Logistics Specialist).
(6) 68K (Medical Laboratory Specialist).
(7) 68M (Hospital Food Service Specialist).
(8) 68P (Radiology Specialist).
(9) 68Q (Pharmacy Specialist).
(10) 68R (Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist).
(11) 68S (Preventative Medicine Specialist).
(12) 68T (Animal Care Specialist).
(13) 68V (Respiratory Specialist).
(14) 68W (Health Care Specialist).
9–17. Enlistment Program 9K, U.S. Army Specialized Training for Army Reserve Readiness
Enlistment Program
The STARR Program is available to qualified NPS applicants enlisting for a minimum term of enlistment of 6x2. The
PS applicants who are authorized to enlist under this program must enlist for a minimum term of enlistment of 4 years
and have never been a previous participant in this program.
a. Under this program—
(1) Qualified NPS applicants are guaranteed enrollment in a civilian training program for select medical skills and
advancement to authorized pay grades, per DA Pam 611–21 upon completion.
(2) Qualified PS applicants are guaranteed enrollment in a civilian training program for select medical skills and
advancement to authorized pay grades, per DA Pam 611–21 upon completion. PS applicants authorized a higher
enlistment grade in paragraph 3–18 will be given the higher pay grade than the advance pay grade given in the selected
medical skill, per DA Pam 611–21.
(3) Qualified NPA and PS applicants must completed DA Form 7004–R (Addendum to Certificate of Acknowledge-
ment of Service Requirements (DA Form 3540) for Enrollment into the US Army Reserve Specialized Training for
Army Readiness (STAR) Program.
b. This is not an educational incentive or scholarship program. This is an Army Reserve Training Program. Persons
applying for enlistment under this program must meet the following prerequisites before enlistment:
(1) Be a high school graduate (or equivalent) or high school senior with reasonable assurance of graduation.
(2) Not be qualified for a select medical MOS under ACASP that is authorized under this program.
(3) For PS applicants, not have an MOS with an skills qualification identifier of 2.
(4) Possess a letter of acceptance from an accredited school in a course of study authorized under this program.
c. The STARR Program is a special recruiting program that will be coordinated by HRC, the OCAR, and HQ,
USAREC, and processed via chapters 5 and 6.
d. Applicants must—
(1) Successfully complete BT within 365 days of enlistment. This is considered Phase I for this program (NPS
applicants only).
(2) In Phase II for NPS applicants, start military-sponsored training in a civilian school within 180 days of
acceptance or upon completion of Phase I and make satisfactory progress toward completion of academic standards.
(3) In Phase II for PS applicants, start military-sponsored training in a civilian school within 180 days of acceptance.
(4) In Phase III for NPS applicants, successfully complete 4 weeks of AD training at an Army medical treatment
facility.
(5) In Phase III for PS applicants, complete 48 hours of proficiency training conducted in IDT at their home unit.
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(6) Meet and maintain applicable Army standards for weight (body fat) and physical fitness.
(7) Upon enrollment for Phase II, complete a SF 182 (Request, Authorization, Agreement, Certification of Training
and Reimbursement) at their home unit and forward to the school.
(8) Attend authorized school as a full-time student and in the specific program for the MOS in which enlisting.
Soldier is expected to maintain academic standards established by the school and complete phase II within 2 academic
years. All requisite licensure and certification is included.
(9) Satisfactorily participate in required unit training assemblies unless properly excused by the TPU commander.
(10) Successfully complete all licensure or certification, and successfully complete all required examinations given
by the appropriate national or State accreditation agency. Soldier will take the first available test period. If the Soldier
fails, they must take subsequent exams consecutively. The Soldier will be allowed 2 attempts to successfully complete
required examinations before reclassification/reassignment to another MOS or ordered to complete IET for an MOS.
(11) Complete required Service in the TPU and obligated Service specified in the enlistment agreement.
e. Under this program, the Army will provide AIT in an approved/authorized civilian institution as opposed to a
military facility. The Army will not provide financial benefits. The Army is responsible only for the expenses incurred
for the Soldier to receive training for the purpose of being awarded a selected MOS authorized by this program.
f. Training by the Army under this program may not exceed 2 years (academic) and training will be completed in
the minimum amount of time feasible for the selected MOS.
g. The Army will pay for tuition, books, fees, and equipment, in an amount that is normally charged for such a
program, but not to exceed $6,000 per year ($6,000 cap is inclusive of all associated cost). Room and board,
transportation to the school, transportation from domicile to lab, transportation to school functions, or other nonsubject
related activity will not be authorized payment or reimbursement. No exceptions to the $6,000 limit is authorized.
h. The Army will pay on a one-time basis—
(1) Pre-admission fees.
(2) Examination charges.
(3) Matriculation fee.
(4) State/National Board or license fees.
(5) Malpractice insurance fee (NOT HEALTH INSURANCE).
(6) The Director of the National Augmentation Detachment will authorize additional payments on a case-by-case
when the school or other agency requires reenrollment fees for subsequent semesters.
i. All schools participating in this program must be approved before enrollment.
j. Termination or suspension of participation in this program will occur if—
(1) At the discretion of the CG, USARC, a Soldier’s participation in Phase II of this program may be suspended, in
lieu of termination, for a period not to exceed 6 months.
(2) The CG, USARC will terminate a Soldier’s participation in this program if—
(a) Disenrollment from the program (training) by the Soldier.
(b) Failure to meet and maintain eligibility.
(c) Unsatisfactory TPU participation or performance.
(d) Failure to maintain acceptable academic standards, attendance, or other reasons which are not consistent with
completion requirements of the course of study as determined by the school attending.
(e) Unsatisfactory completion of necessary training that fulfills the school curriculum leading to certification or
licensure in the MOS for which enlisted.
(f) Orders to terminate the program by HQDA.
k. Applicants may enlist in the following STARR medical skills and be awarded a MOS under the provisions of DA
Pam 611–21:
(1) 68D (Operating Room Specialist).
(2) 68E (Dental Specialist).
(3) 68G (Patient Administration Specialist).
(4) 68H (Optical Laboratory Specialist).
(5) 68J (Medical Logistics Specialist).
(6) 68K (Medical Laboratory Specialist).
(7) 68M (Hospital Food Service Specialist).
(8) 68P (Radiology Specialist).
(9) 68Q (Pharmacy Specialist).
(10) 68R (Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist).
(11) 68S (Preventative Medicine Specialist).
(12) 68T (Animal Care Specialist).
(13) 68V (Respiratory Specialist).
(14) 68W (Health Care Specialist).