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They'd most likely wear it when attached to a Marine Corps unit, but if the Command's uniform regulations authorize it, then yes they can.
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Does the US Navy have a medical corp?
Yes. The Enlisted rate for medical personnel in the Navy is Hospital Corpsman (HM)
In the USMC what is a corpsman?
A Medic, actually a Navy Hospital Corpsman. They are USN personnel attached to a specific unit in the Marines. The Marines do not have their own medical staff. Corpsmen, as well as Doctors, Nurses, Naval Gunfire Liaison Officers and Chaplains are assigned from the Navy. Officers have the choice of wearing Navy or Marine Corps uniforms. In the field, everyone wears Marine Corps uniforms.
What rate in the navy has the most medal of honor recipeints?
The rate in the Navy with the most Medal of Honor recipients is the rate of Hospital Corpsman, commonly known as Navy Medics. Hospital Corpsman have earned more Medals of Honor than any other rate in the Navy due to their bravery and selflessness in providing medical care under fire. They often work alongside Marines, putting their own lives at risk to save others on the battlefield.
Can you enlist in the marines and be a corpsman?
No. Corpsman are from the Navy.
In terms of US Navy rates and ranks what does HM2 mean?
HM2 refers to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Second Class in the United States Navy. It is a non-commissioned officer rank and indicates that the individual is a petty officer. Hospital Corpsmen provide medical care and support to navy personnel both on land and at sea.
Can a Navy Hospital Corpsman enroll at OCS and apply for Naval Aviator slot?
You would be advised to discuss your ambitions with your CO.
Combat medic vs corpsman?
A Corpsman is a navy medic. Typically when somebody is talking about a combat medic, they mean a line medic, or a medic who actually goes into combat with a unit vs a medic who works in a hospital.
What are the release dates for Navy Log - 1955 Navy Corpsman 1-11?
Navy Log - 1955 Navy Corpsman 1-11 was released on: USA: 29 November 1955
Can you enlist in the marines and become a corpsman?
no join the navy
How long is Navy A school for Corpsman?
14 weeks
How long is Navy A-school for Corpsman?
14 weeks
Can a green card holder serving as US Navy Hospital Corpsman become a battlefield corpsman to assist the marines?
Yes and no - while a Navy Corpsman is a Corpsman regardless of status, the problem you'd face is with any Security Clearance. FMF and Force Recon members typically hold Secret or Top Secret clearances, and they don't typically authorize those for foreign nationals, only U.S. citizens.
