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Captured medical personnel are not considered pows?
All military personnel, be they medic, chaplain, private, or general, can be considered POWs.
What does the army do to help the US?
Domestically, the military is often called in to provide aid during crisis situations. Military transport will be used to move supplies, military medical personnel will treat sick and injured person, communications personnel will help establish networks for first responders, military personnel, volunteers, etc. to coordinate their efforts, military airlift can be used for a number of roles, such as evacuating patients, delivering food and medical supplies, transporting construction materials, etc. On top of it, each state has a National Guard, which can be activated in the role of a state militia, although the National Guard is ultimately subordinate to the Army (Army National Guard) and Air Force (Air National Guard). These personnel, while activated at state level, can assist law enforcement officials in policing duties, as well as perform the services mentioned above.
Can you be a physician for the marine corps?
Officially, no. The Marine Corps does not have a medical unit itself. However, the Navy has Corpsmen, which are medical personnel, attached directly to Marine Corps units.
What is a chaplain in the armed forces?
An Army chaplain, or a chaplain from any branch of the military, is typically refered to as "Chaplain Jones". Typically, chaplains are not refered to by rank, as the calling into the chaplaincy is a higher calling than any rank the officer might attain. `Father'' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre'' is frequently used in the military
What organization did the Navy establish to institutionalize the contribution of female medical personnel?
Navy Nurse Corps.
Captured medical personnel are not considered pows?
All military personnel, be they medic, chaplain, private, or general, can be considered POWs.
Captured military medical personnel are?
retained personnel
What are captured military medical personnel are?
Retained
Captured military medical personnel are what when captured?
Captured military medical personnel are generally treated as prisoners of war. However, they may also receive certain protections and considerations under the Geneva Conventions as they are considered non-combatants and their role is to provide medical care to both injured soldiers and civilians. The specific treatment may vary depending on the circumstances and the parties involved in the conflict.
How are captured chaplains and medical personnel categorized?
Retained personnel
What are military medical personnel?
Retained
How are captured chaplains and medical personnel categorized--if recognized as such?
Retained Personnel Consideredn POW's? - Yes (true)
How are captured chaplains and medical personnel categorized if recognized such?
Retained Personnel Consideredn POW's? - Yes (true)
Is a platoon medic not considered a POW if captured by the enemy?
Answer:According to the Geneva Convections and the US DoD Pamphlet of the Law of War. Your Medical Personnel that are exclusively engaged in the treatment of the wounded are considered retained personnel and are repatriated as soon as conditions and times are meet.
What were most of the female military personnel in Vietnam?
As medical staff.
What effects did the Vietnam War have on health in the world?
The Vietnam War was a conventional war; it did not involve nuclear weapons, so there was no poisoning of the atmosphere from radiation or nuclear fallout. As far as medical treatments for personnel encountered during the war; US Military Medical Personnel conducted medical treatment on nearly all people that came into contact with US military personnel, in the war zone or not. This included wounded enemy personnel.
Can military doctors be sued?
Yes, military doctors can be sued, but the process is different than suing civilian doctors. The doctrine of "Feres v. United States" prohibits active-duty military personnel from bringing medical malpractice claims against the federal government. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as cases involving civilian employees of the military or medical treatment provided to dependents of military personnel.
