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A Medic, actually a Navy Hospital Corpsman. They are USN personnel attached to a specific unit in the Marines. The Marines do not have their own medical staff.
Corpsmen, as well as Doctors, Nurses, Naval Gunfire Liaison Officers and Chaplains are assigned from the Navy. Officers have the choice of wearing Navy or Marine Corps uniforms. In the field, everyone wears Marine Corps uniforms.
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How many corpsman died in desert storm?
There were less than 200 US fatalities during DS; the bulk of which were US Army. Corpsmen are USN personnel assigned to the USMC.
Do all corpsman train with marines?
No. Corpsman have different functions in the Navy. The designation that they receive to be "field" Corpsman attached to the USMC is 8404/FMF (Fleet Marine Force). To acquire this, they attend Camp Johnson, near Camp Lejeune, NC., to receive that training and designation. As well, a Corpsman at that point has the option of staying Navy regs or going to Marine regs (Haircuts/Uniforms of Navy or Marines)--Exception the "blood stripe" uniform. Former Navy Corpsman 8404--HM3(AW) Attached to 2/2 and 3/2, 2nd Mar Div 90'-94' FAST Rope Team/81mm Mortar Team
Can you enlist in the marines and be a corpsman?
No. Corpsman are from the Navy.
What does the Fleet Marine Force Corpsman mean?
Marine Force Corpsman is a medic only for marines. Nothing different than a regular medic in the army. Except the fact that in reality there are no medics in the marines. the marines have nothing to do with healthcare at all. they are a fighting force and that is it. corpsman for the marines are navy corpsman who are enlisted in the navy who are stationed with a marine unit. to become a corpsman you do need at least a two year nursing degree.
Did Obama mispronounce corpsman?
No, he pronounced it wrong. Obama pronounced it as Corpse Man, when it should be pronounced Core-men (corpsman).
What is a corpsman's job?
He is a military medic.
Can you be a Marine Corpsman if you are blind in one eye?
No.
How long is Navy A school for Corpsman?
14 weeks
Can you enlist in the marines and become a corpsman?
no join the navy
What is the most decorated military job?
USN Corpsman
How long is Navy A-school for Corpsman?
14 weeks
What is United States Navy Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman's motto?
United States Navy Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman's motto is 'The difficult Anytime, the 'Impossible' by appointment only!'.
