This is for the Marines/Corpsmen. How do you feel about Corpsman who went Marine Corps Regs?

2014-09-30T23:01:31-04:00

When I was active duty I went Marine Corps Regs and wanted to know from the perspective of not only the Marines, but other Corpsmen as well.

Response by LCpl Paul Fajardo made Oct 17 at 2014 8:23 AM

2014-10-17T08:23:38-04:00

Honestly, Corpsman are like honorary Marines. Marines in every camp hound the Navy Sailors there to follow Marine Corps regulations like haircuts, shaving, etc. However, a Navy Corpsman didn't go through Marine Corps Recruit Depot basic training to earn the title. Thus, dressing in Marine Corps regulations service charlies trousers is not acceptable. By Navy Standards you are to wear the Navy Blue Service Trousers.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2014 5:44 PM

2014-10-17T17:44:14-04:00

I don't see a problem with it. They wore the uniform appropriate for their assignment.

In fact, I'd love to see the french-fries and crows moved back down to the sleeve where they belong.

Response by LCpl Charles Roseberry made Nov 9 at 2014 8:37 PM

2014-11-09T20:37:59-05:00

Our Corpsman went USMC Regs, much respect to him. He ran our runs, did all of our humps and got our asses home when we were in trouble. He also carried the PRC when our radioman couldn't hump it through. I have no problem with it whatsoever. He NEVER asked to be called or treated like a Marine, but like a Sailor who was there to be a brother. Most respected Navy Man I ever knew.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2015 2:19 PM

2015-02-25T14:19:10-05:00

When I was a young Marine (first year or two), I had issues. But after multiple deployments and seeing the "Docs" living in the dirt like us and running up and down the line during a break in the force march, taking care of "their" Marines while the troops were sitting on their cans nursing blisters, those docs earned it. We loved our doc and made sure they were taken care of as well as they took care of us. And what made me respect them more was that all those FMF corpsmen VOLUNTEER for duty with Marines. So HELL YEAH!

Semper fi Doc! (reminds me that I need to track down my old Doc.)

Response by PO1 Tyrone Singletary made Mar 11 at 2015 9:22 PM

2015-03-11T21:22:57-04:00

I went "Marine Corps Regs". I ran the USMC PFT and scored my 300 and wore certain USMC uniforms. I got inspected in both my USMC uniforms and my Navy uniforms. It was a good experience but some were not happy with me while other were proud of me.

Response by PO2 Henry Barela made Oct 7 at 2015 12:53 PM

2015-10-07T12:53:19-04:00

I think it should be an option once Corpsman have proven themselves as Devil Docs. I've seen a few fat "Corpsmen" pouring out of their Charlie's or Alpha's, who do not keep up to standards and lack the motivation & Professionalism. Truthfully they look like idiots and cause Marine's to look down on them and other Corpsmen.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Feb 27 at 2016 6:04 AM

2016-02-27T06:04:48-05:00

Like most if not all Marines I have the utmost respect for Navy Corpsmen who serve along side us in the worst conditions. If there was any 'comforting' aspect about a combat situation, it was the certain knowledge that if a person was hurt, he would not lie unattended on the ground and that a Corpsman would come along soon with help. In recognition of their service Corpsmen should be allowed to wear the MC uniform should they desire as a special acknowledgement of all they mean to the Corps.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Feb 27 at 2016 6:33 AM

2016-02-27T06:33:00-05:00

I never went Maribe Regs. The sad part is that it was because I didn't want to have to maintain the extra uniforms on my own dime. Different time, different mind set. If I were to take me now and go back, I would have.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2016 7:14 AM

2016-02-27T07:14:34-05:00

Army guy. I was clueless about this! This is STRAC. My son's father in law, retired NAVY nurse LCDR, was corpsman with combat Marines in VN. His dress sword is cooler than mine (I do not have one, except VMI keydet one).

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 27 at 2016 7:16 AM

2016-02-27T07:16:13-05:00

Nice picture stud!

Response by Sgt Joe LaBranche made Mar 3 at 2016 11:02 PM

2016-03-03T23:02:39-05:00

As a Vietnam Veteran and Marine, I always considered Corpsmen as Marines, not Navy!

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 22 at 2016 5:41 AM

2016-03-22T05:41:12-04:00

Welcome aboard

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Apr 12 at 2016 4:03 PM

2016-04-12T16:03:32-04:00

PO3 Shaun Taylor Well deserved.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2016 2:15 PM

2016-04-15T14:15:45-04:00

i went regs 85-87, and never looked back, you show the dedication to be all as a sailor you have a certain level of qualification, but as an fms you have gone above and beyond this is what separates a navy corpsman from doc

Response by PO2 Loren Gilmore made Jun 9 at 2017 4:13 PM

2017-06-09T16:13:34-04:00

The Marines that I served with did not care what uniform I wore, whether it was my Cracker Jacks or BDU Green at the time. What mattered the most is the care I gave to them when they were down and out. I chose to stay Navy Regs, and earned the title Doc by serving with them in the mud and muck. So if you so choose to go with the Marine Regs I say that is great. We never claimed to be Marines but served with them with honor and dignity, pride and proud to have served. Besides, where else could you get into a Marine/Navy fight and not get hit by one Marine. =)

Response by PO2 Skip Kirkwood made Nov 23 at 2017 10:48 AM

2017-11-23T10:48:50-05:00

As a fellow Corpsman - all respect whichever uniform and grooming standards that chose to adopt. The most squared away HM that I ever saw was the LPO of the MedDet at 8th and I - high standards indeed. I knew other great Corpsmen who decided to stay Navy regs - but ran all the PFTs, humps, etc. - did the job and cared for their Marines. All good!

Response by SPC David Willis made Jan 25 at 2018 10:58 AM

2018-01-25T10:58:26-05:00

Is it just for what uniform you will wear or is it which standards you follow? No idea what anyone on here is talking about haha.

Response by CPO Gerald Burns made May 25 at 2020 3:14 PM

2020-05-25T15:14:11-04:00

It is a rare privilege to serve two branches of the service at the same time. I did not go Corps standards but respect all that did. It is largely a personal decision that everyone has to make. I see absolutely nothing wrong with wearing the Marine uniform if you qualify for it. You get a great deal of respect (and harassment) from the Marines but it makes them feel that you want to be there. I wore my Navy uniforms squared away and got many comments from the troops. In the end, it is not the uniform they respect but the man in the uniform.