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No. Corpsman are from the Navy.
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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.
You let your enlistment with the Navy expire and then join the Marines. There is no 'transfer' between the two units. If you are a Corpsman, you can be asked to serve with the Marines.
you enlist in the navy as a corpsman and you will be assigned a medical profession.
No, you are not. The Navy and the Marines are two separate services. But the Marines are a part of the Navy. Some Navy personnel are assigned to the Marine Corps, such as Corpsman.
Yes... As a matter of fact.. I will stab you.~Corpsman; United States Navy
No you do not keep your rank. Joining the Marine Corps means you start over again. However, your time in service will count toward pay and retirement. And your experience is likely to speed your promotions.
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
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.
The rate in the Navy with the most Medal of Honor recipients is the rate of Hospital Corpsman, commonly known as Navy Medics. Hospital Corpsman have earned more Medals of Honor than any other rate in the Navy due to their bravery and selflessness in providing medical care under fire. They often work alongside Marines, putting their own lives at risk to save others on the battlefield.
No. Medical support for the US Marine Corps is provided by Navy Corpsman. They wear the same uniforms and are stationed with the Marines. The Navy also provides the doctors, nurses, dentists and clergy for the Marines.