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Combat medics in Iraq faced significant risks while providing critical medical care on the battlefield. While exact casualty figures for medics are less frequently reported, they experienced injuries and fatalities due to enemy fire and explosive devices. The demanding nature of their role often placed them in harm's way, as they worked to save the lives of wounded soldiers under dangerous conditions. The sacrifices made by combat medics highlight their vital role in military operations.
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Does the marines or army put women in combat. And what jobs can we do in combat?
Yes they do and they do almost all jobs that males do. EG field medics
Does the USAF have combat medics?
Yes, they're known as Para Rescue, although the context is a bit different from what an Army combat medic would be.
How many US troops or brigades are in Iraq right now?
18 Brigade Combat Teams are in Iraq right now.
Can an army medic start an iv?
Yes the can, some non medic soldiers also get training on starting iv's by going through the combat life savers course. Since the reorganisation of Army MOS structure circa 2001 - 2002, the MOS of Combat Medic has been greatly expanded, and also covers a lot of personnel who previously wouldn't have been classed as combat medics under the old structure (91B was the MOS for a Combat Medic previously - now it's 68W). With the reorganisation, new requirements were put in place for Combat Medics, one of which was that a Combat Medic should hold a basic EMT licence (national registry).
What did women do in the Military?
Women have held various roles in the military which varied depending on where they were as well as the era. Women have been nurses, medics, secretaries, pilots, and have also engaged in combat.
What are pararescuemen certified to do?
Combat medics
Can commissioned officers be medics in the National Guard?
They can serve in the medical field, but they can't be actual combat medics.
How many medal of honors for combat medics?
20
What were the casualities in the Gulf War?
See website: Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988).
Does the marines have combat medics?
No - Navy personnel fill that role.
What are the release dates for The Elgin Hour - 1954 Combat Medics 1-19?
The Elgin Hour - 1954 Combat Medics 1-19 was released on: USA: 14 June 1955
What are the different types of medics?
There are a number of types of 'medics' there are emergency response medics, combat medics and first aiders, who all need different kinds of training. Each are involved in different fields of aid and have their own specialties.
What mos holds the most medal of honor winners?
68Ws (Combat Medics)
Does the marines or army put women in combat. And what jobs can we do in combat?
Yes they do and they do almost all jobs that males do. EG field medics
Does the USAF have combat medics?
Yes, they're known as Para Rescue, although the context is a bit different from what an Army combat medic would be.
What army regulation state that the combat medic authorized to received a combat action badge?
Medics cannot receive CABs (Combat Action Badge). Instead, they receive the CMB (Combat Medical Badge) for treating wounded soldiers in a combat situation.
How many combat soldiers are in Iraq?
There are over 9,000.
