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HM Hospital Corpsman (HM)

Navy Hospital Corpsmen (HM) provide medical care to Sailors and Marines afloat and ashore. The only enlisted medical rate in the Navy; also serves as the medic for Marine Corps units (FMF Corpsmen).

last verified 2026-05-30

HM (Hospital Corpsman (HM)) is in the Navy and requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and VE+MK+GS of at least 149. Last verified 2026-05-30 against navy.com (Hospital Corpsman).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT31
  • Training~19 weeks
  • VE+MK+GS line score≥ 149

Source: navy.com (Hospital Corpsman) · last verified 2026-05-30.

Role brief

About HM — Hospital Corpsman (HM).

Navy Hospital Corpsmen (HM) provide medical care to Sailors and Marines afloat and ashore. The only enlisted medical rate in the Navy; also serves as the medic for Marine Corps units (FMF Corpsmen).

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Navy enlistee at the same grade earns the same monthly base pay. These are the 2026 active-duty rates (3.8% raise, effective 2026-01-01).

GradeRankMonthly base payService
E-1Seaman Recruit (SR)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Seaman Apprentice (SA)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Seaman (SN)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Petty Officer 3rd Class$3,142under 2 years
  • Plus food allowance (BAS)$460/moFlat enlisted rate, tax-free, paid on top of base pay.
  • Plus housing allowance (BAH)Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is paid on top of base pay and is tax-free, but it varies by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents — there is no single nationwide figure. Use the official DoD BAH calculator for your assignment location.DoD BAH rate lookup →

Source: DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

Eligibility notes

What HM candidates should check.

What ASVAB score do you need to be a Navy Hospital Corpsman?

Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM) requires a VE+MK+GS line-score total of at least 149 and the Navy AFQT floor of 31. VE+MK+GS is the job-specific ASVAB requirement; AFQT 31 is the enlistment floor.

Is Hospital Corpsman the same as Navy HM?

Yes. HM is the Navy rating code for Hospital Corpsman. Candidates may search for Navy Corpsman, Hospital Corpsman, or HM; the ASVAB requirement on this page is the same: VE+MK+GS 149 plus AFQT 31.

What are the rating requirements for HM Hospital Corpsman (HM)?

The Navy Hospital Corpsman (HM) rating (HM) requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and VE+MK+GS of at least 149, with initial training of about 19 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: navy.com (Hospital Corpsman), last verified 2026-05-30.

How long is HM Hospital Corpsman (HM) training?

HM initial training runs about 19 weeks. Source: navy.com (Hospital Corpsman), last verified 2026-05-30.

Source: navy.com (Hospital Corpsman) · last verified 2026-05-30 · date retrieved 2026-05-30.

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