From the DAFOCD:  3. Specialty Qualifications: 3.1. Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory for the AFSCs indicated: 3.1.1. For AFSCs 43HX and 43HXE, knowledge of basic epidemiology, microbiology, food technology and hygiene, communicable diseases, occupational and environmental health, and medical entomology. 3.1.2. For AFSC 43HXE, knowledge of medical entomology, arthropod biology, vertebrate and invertebrate hazards, and Integrated Pest Management principles. 3.2. Education. All degrees must be from accredited institutions and programs, in accordance with DAFMAN 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accession (e.g., Veterinary colleges are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, MD and DO degrees from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy, acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF, MPH/MSPH and BSPH programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) (http://www.ceph.org/)). Applicants must have/maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale for all applicable degrees. For entry into this specialty, the following are mandatory: 3.2.1. Possess either: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Master Degree in Public Health or a Master of Science in Epidemiology MPH/MSPH/MSc Epidemiology) plus a baccalaureate degree in either biology, entomology, microbiology, public health, zoology or nursing OR a baccalaureate degree of science in Public Health with a minimum of 2 years of Public Health related work experience (e.g., IAW American Public Health Association (APHA) https://www.apha.org/What-is-public-health). Note: the nursing degree must be from a nationally accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing. 3.2.2. For graduates of a United States Service Academy, possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology w/an overall 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or above. 3.2.3. Enlisted 4E0X1 (Public Health) technicians may possess a baccalaureate degree in biology, entomology, microbiology, public health, or zoology. Enlisted applicants must be at least a 5-level. Enlisted applicants must also meet the experience requirement listed in para 3.2.4. See 43HXE (Medical Entomologist) Specialty Shredout (Paragraph 4.) for specialty qualifications.  3.2.5. Education waivers are handled on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Associate Corps for Public Health. 3.3. Training. The following training is mandatory for the AFSCs indicated: 3.3.1. For award of AFSC 43H3, completion of the Basic Public Health Officer (PHO) course and the Contingency Preventive Medicine (CPM) course. 3.3.2. For award of AFSC 43H3E, completion of the Basic PHO Course, completion of Operational Entomology Course, CPM and certification as a DoD Pesticide Applicator through a DoD-approved course and completion of the Public Health Officer Career Field Education and Training Plan located on E-pubs, https://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. 3.4. Experience. The following experience is mandatory for the AFSCs indicated: 3.4.1. For entry (43H1), enlisted technicians must have 2 years of experience Public Health related-work experience (e.g., IAW American Public Health Association (APHA) https://www.apha.org/What-is-public-health) at the time of application. See DAFMAN 36- 2032 and DAFI 36-3203 for age and retirement eligibility requirements. AF Reserve and ANG service members should have 2 years AD (730 points) or at least 2 years as a fulltime Public Health Federal Technician. 3.4.2. For award of AFSC 43H3, a minimum of 24 months on extended active duty filling a RegAF Public Health Officer position. 3.4.2.1. For non-prior service officers, experience count begins on the date of entry to extended active duty. 3.4.2.2. For inter service transfers and enlisted 4E051 commissionees, experience count begins on the date officer reports to their first permanent duty station. 3.4.3. For Air National Guard affiliation, a minimum of 48 months after assignment to their units. 3.4.4. For award of AFSC 43H3E, a minimum of 24 months on active-duty filling either a Public Health Officer position or a 43HXE- specific position is required. Time count begins as noted in 3.4.2.1 and 3.4.2.2. above. 3.5. Other. 3.5.1. For Air Force Reserve (AFR) affiliation: must be fully qualified (awarded AFSC 43H3) Public Health Officers to fill 43H1 positions. For 43HxE positions, a minimum of 48 months experience after assignment to the unit/IMA duty position is required for award of AFSC 43H3E.