Officers initially serve flight chiefs or assistant flight chiefs in a medical facility.
Flight chiefs may be responsible for resource management, information systems, logistics, managed care or medical readiness. Junior MSCs may also act as group practice administrators for a group of physicians. Senior MSCs may be hospital administrators or group commanders. Analytical, personnel management, information management and financial skills are key. Responsible for development and implementation of yearly operating budget, track all obligations and payments during the fiscal year in accordance with Air Force and DoD guidelines.