what is the awsome medic job in the military that is shown in movies.?

Question

the medic is in the battles, doing his job on some guy that has been shot while war action is going on all around him.. And what is the closest job to that called, please give me exact name of the job. (Medical Service Technician, or Medical Care Technician are examples of jobs, are one or both of them it, please describe how/what to do for the job.

Answer 1

"A combat medic is a trained soldier who is responsible for providing first aid and frontline trauma care on the battlefield.

Combat medics are officially known by a variety of names. In the United States Army, medics have often been called 68Ws since December of 2005. In the United States Navy, they are known as Corpsmen and fill the combat medic role of the United States Marine Corps, which does not have its own medical personnel. Combat Medical Technicians (CMTs) in the British Army are members of the Royal Army Medical Corps. The general NATO description is Combat Lifesaver (CLS).

In most armies, medics wear specific insignia, with a prominent Red Cross on a white background. Islamic countries use a red crescent instead while Israeli medics wear the Magen David Adom (a red star of David on a white background). These symbols signify to enemy soldiers that the medic is a noncombatant, providing medical care. For many years, most medics have carried at least a side arm (and now, frequently a rifle, carbine or submachine gun), to be used as a defensive weapon. Medical personnel may be armed, but may only use their weapons to protect themselves or the wounded and sick in their care. If they use their arms offensively (i.e. attacking or assaulting), or carry arms that qualify as offensive (such as a sniper rifle, machine gun or grenade launcher), they then sacrifice their protection under the Geneva Conventions. Generally, a medic holding his/her weapon is considered to be an armed, military threat. According to the Geneva Convention, knowingly firing at a medic wearing clear insignia is a war crime.

During World War II (and before the implementation of the 1949 revision to the Geneva Convention made it illegal), there was an unwritten law of ethics between Allied and German forces whereby soldiers would not knowingly fire at a medic treating a wounded comrade. This was in stark contrast to the policy of the Japanese forces, who regarded medics as primary targets, resulting in Allied medics removing or covering their insignia. During some parts of the Cold War, Soviet units had orders to target NATO equipment carrying a Red Cross symbol in order to demoralise Western troops."

Answer 2

It was just changed to 68W medical casre specialist. All you need to say is. Combat Medic. There are 5 levels a care in the Army Medical Corps. You saw a video of echilon 1. But they also work in the other levels. If you ask for echilon one you will usually get it. Echelon two see some of the kinds of action in the video but not as much "usually" but not always.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

Your lucky day: I am the former Army "Aeromedical evac" DUSTOFF historian.

Basically it is "Army medic" "Navy Corpsman" Medical Specialist, Hospital Corpsman, in WWII the terms were a bit different as in Vietnam: medical aidman, the Army actually had the "corpsman" MOS title but changed it out of respect for our Navy brother's!

A&E and the History Channel have several great programs on "combat medicine" and such as "DUSTOFF" which are the helicopter "red cross" helicopters that fly in, anywhere, and pick up the wounded. The show with George C Scott (academy award for his role in movie Patton features me as the technical advisor and I am on the show.

Most military medics work in support roles such as hospitals or medical battalions. The medics and Navy corpsmen who are with the infantry and armor recived specialized and intensive training equalt to if not better than an EMT, many are Paramedic level and some ven higher. It is a dangerous role and the casualties equal that of any other marine or Infantryman.

Medics and Corpsmen also serve with Navy Seal, Army Special Forces and Airborne units.

All services have medics trained in every medical speciality: lab techs, respiratory therapy, radiology, etc. The military still is the leader in Physician Assistant utilization.

All combat medics and corpsmen who serve with marine or infantry units are called "Doc", a title of respect. There is usually one per platoon sized element.

The "Doc" has many duties other than treating the wounded. The "Doc" takes care of all routine day-to-day issues, refers anyone needing more advance treatment to the "battalion aid station". Infantry "Doc's" have to carry a heavy "aidbag" that holds the medical supplies: first aid, medications, etc. They also advise the NCO's and officers on the troops health, stamina and
needs.

The men take care of the "Doc" and the "doc" does the same: he is symbolic of the care and concern this country has for soldiers.

The casualty rate for corpsmen and medics is very high. A "Doc" will expose himself to murderous fine to save a fellow soldier or marine. Over 1,350 medics and another 600 corpsmen were killed in Vietnam. Add in another 212 for flight crews from those medical evacuation helicopters. Medics and Corpsmen hold well more Medal Of Honor awards than their numbers reflect, most were posthumous (they died doing their work).

In WWII and Vietnam many Army medics did not carry weapons: none in Europe in WWII, but they did in the war against Japan.
The Army in WWII-Vietnam had a classification for medics that were "CO", conscientious objectors. They did not carry weapons, three recieved the Medal of Honor.

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Joe "Doc" out.

Answer 4

I gave a thumbs up to another answer, but I had to post that those who are saying that it's fake are both ignorant and insulting to some extraordinarily brave men. Medics and corpsmen have a historically high casualty rate and their names are disproportionately listed among holders of the Medal of Honor. Doing their job in a firefight rather than fighting for self-preservation is a routine and superhuman accomplishment that deserves the highest respect.

Answer 5

army Corpsmen are the medics in the two army and Marines. the college is approximately 3 months long and is placed in super Lakes. in case you're assigned as Fleet Marine stress, you will artwork with the Marines and are greater probably to wind up in wrestle zones. in case you're no longer, then you definately would be on a deliver or on a Naval Base. each so often even stationed on a Marine base stateside.

Answer 6

The Navy Corpsman can be assigned with S.E.A.L. teams. The Navy Corpsman is probably the most advanced of all the branches. The Navy Corpsman is also the medic for some of the Marine units.

Answer 7

As someone said above, the Navy Corpsman. You can be attached to a Marine Corps Infantry unit, or if you are really hardcore, you can become a SEAL and a Corpsman. Your best bet might be Air Force Pararescue. Their main mission is to rescue downed pilots and things like that. Check into it.

Answer 8

Movies are fake. Medics don't do anything in the field except stabilize patients the best they can. There is really nothing awesome about it. You could check into being an Army medic, but don't try to be a 'hero' if you end up in a war zone.

Answer 9

It is called a 91W-Health Care Specialist. For a description of the duties involved go to usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/91w.htm .

Answer 10

how about a simple EMT. a friend of mine came in the military with a EMT lic and that was his job working as a mediac at the clinic. he was deployed last year and came home this year, sadly he didn't make it. don't pick a field just because it looks cool, pick it because you can make a difference.