I have never seen a regulation on when a medic can and cannot go on guard duty. I do know that the FM's, in the Appendix, under Geneva Convention, that medics do not guard group clusters, ammunition, or prisoners of war. I do know that they can guard casualties and medical equipment and medical facilities,
2006-10-27 06:15:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Medics can stand guard duty to secure a medical facility or medical equipment, but since medics are classified as "non-combatant personnel", they are not used as general security, guard, or sentry duty. The military leaves the guard duty to those who carry guns for a living, not those who carry bandages.
2006-10-27 06:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by stephen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the governing directive stems from the Geneva Convention. Medics and Corpsmen are considered "non-combatant" personnel.
2006-10-27 14:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by CV59StormVet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to follow your Rules of engagement...I believe you are only to guard wounded and the the field hospital....But can not fire upon a non-combatant
2006-10-27 13:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋