Posted on Apr 18, 2015
91A vs 68W - is a combat medic a combat medic?
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I was a combat medic in Vietnam in direct support to the 1/26th Reg, 1st Inf Div.
I carried the basic load (to include 80 rounds), M16, and standard rigging with 2 canteens. and pack. I also carried a M3 medic bag and two 1,000 count bottles of Salt Tablets and Darvon in canteen pouches.
I quickly ditched the M16 in favor of a 1911 in a shoulder holster.
So what do the 68W carry around while in the field now days?
What “specials” did you carry?
Are Salt Tablets still "the kind"?
I carried the basic load (to include 80 rounds), M16, and standard rigging with 2 canteens. and pack. I also carried a M3 medic bag and two 1,000 count bottles of Salt Tablets and Darvon in canteen pouches.
I quickly ditched the M16 in favor of a 1911 in a shoulder holster.
So what do the 68W carry around while in the field now days?
What “specials” did you carry?
Are Salt Tablets still "the kind"?
Combat Medic
Combat Medic Student
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
91A: Medical Corpsman
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I worked on an airfield in Afghanistan and did a lot of stuff on base (some beyond the wire stuff too). Aside from IOTV and M4, I carried 3+1 mags and then used my IOTV as a Medic bag. For off base stuff I carried a small medic bag and a VLAK from mystery ranch - light and maneuverable.
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