Posted on Jun 13, 2017
What advice do have on being taken more seriously as an E-4 senior medic within a battalion where senior medics are E-6?
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My best advice is to study and learn everything you can. When it comes to the medical field your knowledge and competence is what sets you apart.
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Pretty sure Senior medics are an E5 slot, or at least it was when I was an E4 Senior medic.
The best way to be taken seriously is to know your craft inside and out as if you are a higher rank. Speak with the confidence of someone who knows what they're talking about and people will listen. If you don't have it already, start expanding your skill set with EMT-I, EMT-P, EMT-I, PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.
The best way to be taken seriously is to know your craft inside and out as if you are a higher rank. Speak with the confidence of someone who knows what they're talking about and people will listen. If you don't have it already, start expanding your skill set with EMT-I, EMT-P, EMT-I, PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.
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I agree SFC (Join to see) . The best way gain credibility in your unit is to be the absolute best you can in your craft. It also helps to have a wide array of interdisciplinary skills for example in combat arms it is nice to know TCCC, Commo, Fires Control, Demolitions, etc.
I'm not a medic so I can't speak super intelligently about your field.
I'm not a medic so I can't speak super intelligently about your field.
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Act more seriously. IF you are the senior medic be the senior medic. Soon enough...in the bigger picture...if you are the senior medic your rank will come in line.
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I realized that as I put on the new rank, and took the position, I get no satisfaction or have fun with "goofing off" as I did when I was just another private. Actually getting put into a leadership position has changed my attitude and sense of direction. So I appreciate that. And I've proven my worth to my platoon by actually being able to explain not just what to do, but why for certain things. Appreciate the advice MSG.
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Anytime and happy to do it. If I can ever be of additional help, do not hesitate to ask.
Anytime and happy to do it. If I can ever be of additional help, do not hesitate to ask.
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