Posted on May 20, 2019
5 key differences between Army medics and Navy corpsmen
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Walk into any military hospital, and you can usually get away with calling any of the medical personnel "Doc" if you're unfamiliar with the individual military branches' rank structure.
It happens all the time.
But bump into any Navy hospital corpsman and refer to him as a "medic," and you're going to get the stink-eye followed by a short and stern correction like, "I'm not a medic, I'm a corpsman."
The fact is, both Army medics and Navy corpsmen provide the same service and deliver the best patient care they can muster. To the untrained civilian eye — and even to some in the military — there's no difference between two jobs. But there is.
We're here to set the record straight. So check out these five things that separate Army medics and Navy corpsmen.
1. They're from different branches
The biggest difference is the history and pride the individual branch has. Let's be clear, it's a significant and ongoing rivalry — but in the end, we all know they're on the same team.
2. M.O.S. / Rate
Combat Medic Specialists hold the MOS (military occupational specialty) of 68 Whiskey — these guys and gals are well trained. They also have 18 Delta — designated for the special forces community.
It happens all the time.
But bump into any Navy hospital corpsman and refer to him as a "medic," and you're going to get the stink-eye followed by a short and stern correction like, "I'm not a medic, I'm a corpsman."
The fact is, both Army medics and Navy corpsmen provide the same service and deliver the best patient care they can muster. To the untrained civilian eye — and even to some in the military — there's no difference between two jobs. But there is.
We're here to set the record straight. So check out these five things that separate Army medics and Navy corpsmen.
1. They're from different branches
The biggest difference is the history and pride the individual branch has. Let's be clear, it's a significant and ongoing rivalry — but in the end, we all know they're on the same team.
2. M.O.S. / Rate
Combat Medic Specialists hold the MOS (military occupational specialty) of 68 Whiskey — these guys and gals are well trained. They also have 18 Delta — designated for the special forces community.
5 key differences between Army medics and Navy corpsmen
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As an 8404 I wrote scripts, did minor surgery and treated patients. All treatment was counter signed by our doctor. As an 0000 I treated patients under a doctors supervision.
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I don't know much about the Army medics. But I do know a Navy corpsman who re-uped to a Combat Marine corpsman. He said it was a hell of a difference! He went from just helping save lives to carrying a rifle and shooting his way to the man down. Kill your way to the battle down and save him! He is one of my hero's! As are ALL the men and women who run toward the fight instead of away from it! You are all my hero's! Even if we have never met!
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