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He is trained for emergency medical assistance to military forces wounded or injured in the field or elsewhere during periods of war or police action (Korea)
Any medic in the army is very versatile, and has a great deal of tasks they must fulfill. First and most importantly we are here to provide immediate emergency care for wounded individuals. We also operate under a doctor or physicians assistant and provide "sick call" treatment.
Medics are also in charge of updating medical records, providing vaccinations and a great deal of other tasks.
What else can I help you with?
Is an army medic a physician?
no
Has there ever been a medic Sergeant Major of the Army?
There is no such rank as Medic Sergeant Major of the Army. There is a Sergeant Major of the Army and regardless of his specialty, it is just SMA.
What is a doctor in the army who works at a hospital called?
A medic
What is an army MOS for a medic in Heidelberg Germany?
91W
Is anyone on this site a us army medic?
I was a Combat Medic in the Regular Army from 1998 to 2002, and then in the Army National Guard from 2002 - 2006. When I enlisted, the MOS was 91B, and it was actually called Combat Medic (and was exclusive to line units). With the reoorganisation the MOS was changed to 68W, which was now called Healthcare Specialist, and was no longer exclusive to line units.
Can a army medic man a guard post?
They're not supposed to. A medic is able to defend themselves and their patient(s), but cannot engage in an offencive manner.
What is 91B20 Med Spec?
91B20 is a US Army Medical Specialist (Combat Medic)
Can an army medic be killed?
Yes, anyone including noncombatants that is participating in a war can be killed.
How do you become a combat medic?
Same as any other job in the military. Go to a recruiter, score well enough on the ASVAB to qualify and tell your recruiter that you want to be a medic. Make sure it says medic (68W in the US army) on your contract.
Who has not been awarded a medel that is a medic?
Can't happen in the US Army. You get awarded a medal for finishing basic.
Can females go into the army as a battlefield medic?
Yes. Nothing restricts women from joining the military to become nurses.
If someone has their EMT Certification and wants to join the Army to continue with medic training, is this recognized outside of the Army?
You would still have to obtain a license from the state but you will have the adequate training from your service.
