Corporal is the first rank considered NCO or non commisioned officer. What they do in the Corps depends on what military occupational specialty they hold. Typically the corporal will be supervising those beneath him, or enforcing orders issued by those above him.
An E-4.
The rank had 2 chevrons (one on top of the other) and has 2 crossed rifles underneath the 2 chevrons
A corpsman in the Marine Corps is a FMF Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force Corpsman), in a nutshell their job is to provide medical support to Marines, as well as being a rifleman.
A US Army Corporal is a junior Non-Commissioned Officer, of the rank and paygrade of E4.
No. Corpsman are from the Navy.
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.
no join the navy
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.
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.
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.
The flag raising by US Marines (and one Navy Corpsman) on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima ; see link below .
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.