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Does a corpsman treating a patient in a combat zone rate a combat action ribbon?
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∙ 12y ago
If he's under fire, yes.
The Army has a special case: if a medic assigned to an infantry unit treats a patient under enemy action, he will receive the Combat Medical Badge rather than the Combat Action Badge. Medics in non-infantry units will receive the Combat Action Badge.
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Combat medic vs corpsman?
A Corpsman is a navy medic. Typically when somebody is talking about a combat medic, they mean a line medic, or a medic who actually goes into combat with a unit vs a medic who works in a hospital.
What army regulation state that the combat medic authorized to received a combat action badge?
Medics cannot receive CABs (Combat Action Badge). Instead, they receive the CMB (Combat Medical Badge) for treating wounded soldiers in a combat situation.
When was Combat Action Badge created?
Combat Action Badge was created on 2005-05-02.
Why medics don't use their guns?
You haven't actually been a Combat Medic or Corpsman, have you? I have, and I can tell you firsthand that we did. Unlike infantry, the role of a Medic isn't to close with and kill the enemy - they have a much different mission. But a Medic is armed so that they can defend themselves and their patient(s), and, when it comes time to, they use them.
When was Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr created?
Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr was created in 2010-11.
Where is Combat Applciation Tourniquet on injury extremity?
In the area of two to four inches above the wound. The everpresent Corpsman will be their momentarily. He is busy at the moment with a sucking chest wound.
When should you use a Quick Clot combat Gauze?
When it is not practical or feasable to use a Combat Action Tourniquet or CAT
Can you wear the combat action badge on class a uniform?
Yes. If you have earned the Combat Action Badge (CAB) you can wear it on your Class A uniform.
Is there a list of people who received the combat action ribbon or combat action badge from 2003 to present?
No specific listing of that sort exists.
What is the first course of action in this combat situation?
You and the casualy stay engaged in combat if directed or required.
Can you wear both the combat action badge and the combat infrantry badge on the acu uniform?
No, you cannot.
Could a Marine attached to an Army infantry unit during combat operations wear the Combat Infantryman Badge?
No. They would receive a Combat Action Ribbon. If ever they transferred to the Army, then they'd be eligible to wear the CIB or CAB in lieu of their Combat Action Ribbon.
