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Yes, we do. Army medics used to only carry a 9mm handgun to protect themselves and their patients. Since previous wars were fought against enemies who mostly followed the rules set by the Geneva Convention, that was all we needed. However, the enemies we fight now have no respect for these rules. Tacticle Combat Casualty Care requires that we suppress enemy fire first. These days, army medics (at least in my brigade) carry an M9 handgun and an M4 rifle. We carry both so that if the situation permits, we can leave the rifle with someone so that our hands are free to treat a casualty. Or, if the situation does not allow, we have our rifle to return effective fire. Hope this helps.
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What are nicknames for army medics?
A "Whiskey" or "Whiskeys" is one (as in 68W - the MOS ID for Army medics) "Doc" is probably the most common.
Did Germans have medics?
Simple answer: Yes. The German army in WWII regarded medics much the same as Americans did medics and navy corpsmen. Medics in the German army wore armlets with a red cross on a white background, were generally unarmed and were considered protected under the Geneva Conventions.
Do medics carry guns in the aRMY?
A few do not. Most do.
Why didnt medics carry a gun in World War 2?
Medics didnt carry guns because back then it was like a work ethic to not shoot them because they were helping wounded people. if they carried guns then they would be a threat to the other side but without them they arent.
Why do the army need to be fit?
so they can run and shoot people faster.
Does every soldier get a sidearm in the army?
I'm pretty sure. i know medics do.
Can army medics treat civilians?
Yes. Army medics are treating civilians in Haiti, Afghanistan, Iraq, etc, and may be called upon in a crisis to do the same in the US, such as in New Orleans. Additionally, many military medics may get their EMT-P qualification, and work additionally as paramedics in the civil sector, or as paramedics in the EMS for their post.
What did army medics wear?
Army medics typically wear a uniform consisting of a matching set of camouflage or solid-colored trousers and shirt, along with a coat, hat, and boots. They may also wear a medical service patch on their uniform to indicate their role as medics. Additionally, they may carry a medic bag or backpack to carry medical supplies.
What military group has the best medics?
There are only two services that have "medics," the US Army and US Air Force. Medical personnel of this type in the Navy are referred to as Corpsmen. There are no medic MOS's in the US Marines. Of all combat medical personnel of enlisted ranks, US Army Ranger medics, and those who serve as US Navy SEALs and USAF Para Rescue are perhaps the most comprehensively trained. Although, all Medics and Corpsmen are heroes in their own right.
What can women do in the british army?
women are aloud on the front line but as medics and are now aloud to join the 2nd line of defence
What caliber does a Swiss army rifle shoot?
"Swiss Miss army rifle
What does a army sniper shoot?
Enemies and their equipment.
