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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.
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The rank had 2 chevrons (one on top of the other) and has 2 crossed rifles underneath the 2 chevrons
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∙ 12y agoA 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.
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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.
Can you enlist in the marines and become a corpsman?
no join the navy
How do you switch from Navy to Marines?
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.
How do you become a medic in the US Marines?
you enlist in the navy as a corpsman and you will be assigned a medical profession.
Do they stab you with the shots in marines?
Yes... As a matter of fact.. I will stab you.~Corpsman; United States Navy
Do you lose your rank when you switch from Marines to Navy corpsman?
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.
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
In the USMC what is a corpsman?
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.
Is the navy the same as the marine?
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.
What event did Joseph Rosenthal capture in his famous photograph?
The flag raising by US Marines (and one Navy Corpsman) on Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima ; see link below .
Are there any medics in the marine corp?
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.
