If a Corpsman takes orders to a Marine unit, he'll stay there until his orders expire, (usually orders are 3-5 years, just depends). If he gets pulled from a shore duty to deploy with the Marines, he'll be with them through the deployment (usually 6-9 months).
Just speaking from my hubby's experiences over the past few years.
I did 17 years between shore and Marines and shore and Marines. you can tailor your tour to fit your wants after those initial Must have duty assignments. I preferred the Marines because that was my first few tours and so I was most Comfie there.
As for the statements about "Navy Medic" and Corpsman. I am a Corpsman serving with the Marines and although exceptable we dont really like to be called "Medic's" were corpsman there is a difference. Corpsman have a very proud history and as the largest rate in the Navy shouldnt have to share the same name as "Army Medic's" who im sorry from my experience dont know sh** compared to Corpsman. Just my view.
To be blunt, shut up. Why try to start a fight? Tell the Army Medics over in A-stan or Iraq they don't know "****"?. What makes you the upmost authority on who is good or not?
I agree, we do have alot of history with our rate. To bag on Army Medics is totally unecessary. Why don't you add more on your profile? Judging from that, you don't know "****".
I agree completely Sardoc32. I've known corpsman who didn't know anything either. Plus some of the 18D I trained with at Ft. Bragg showed me that I didn't know "****". Understand that there is a difference between the services. The Army tends to be very specialized where individuals will train in a specific MOS such as Field Medic or Lab Tech and that is that persons job. While HM's tend to get a basic course of instruction in A school and then possibly go on to specialize. Medics deserve just as much respect because they are the Army's "Docs" for there respective units just as we are the "Docs" for our respective Marine Corps units. To dis them the way you did HNFMF is a sign of immaturity. Army Medics have a great deal of history as well I'm sure there are plenty of vets out there that owe their lives to Medics. Show some respect they are serving their country just like you HN FMF. I'm out.
Respectfully, I was not trying to knock Army Medics all together Hints "from my experience". I know that their are Army Medics out their doing their thing and some know alot more and have seen alot more than i ever will but from what i have seen with the one's i have been around dont know anything. As for trying to start a fight that was not my intention i basically just wanted to say that Corpsman do not particullarly like being called "Medic's" and that we are are corpsman for a reason. Also as for the profile im showing alot more than you are with your private profile which showing from that you dont want to be known about cause maybe you dont know ****.
I agree with you about that Army Medics do usually specialize and are not always trained on the same level as we are (wide range of skills). For that reason I think that it is a great idea that they are about to start training all 3 services on the same level at the same place. I also agree that they deserve respect I appreciate what they do just as much as other corpsman and military members that i serve proudly with. I dont believe that i "dis'd" them the way that you think maybe you should go back and read my post a little better. I was just trying to add some info on the subject first hand and if you dont like it i am sorry but last time i checked this is a navy forum and maybe if you want to bash fellow corpsman for just stateing their opinion (as you do in forums) then maybe you should go check out the Army forum and see what they have to say.
Glad you clarified your position HN FMF. Plus thanks for the info didn't know they were planning on training the services to the same level across the board. Sorry if I came across harsh to u however your post did give a broad generalization that seemed to indicate that all medics did not know anything. I understand that was just from your personal experience as I have experienced the same regarding individuals from the Army however I'm sure you may have encountered Navy HM's who were not up to par either. Just so you know I appreciate your service and maybe do a little more since I know and understand the difficulty of your job. Don't want u to think that I do not appreciate your service if I gave that impression. As far as bashing fellow Docs I don't feel I have with exception to a wannabe who had fantasies of going to war and has since re-evaluated his idea of what combat and taking care of those injured is really like. I did take the time to apologize to that individual as well as other individuals via private e-mail. Plus I know all of u Docs serving over in Iraq and Afghanistan are hard chargers talked with a HMCM Langholtz and he gave me the run down on what a great job the Corpsmen are doing. As far as what the Army says I'm not too concerned. I feel that we should hold ourselves to a higher standard and it doesn't do anyone a bit of good to look down on them. I know the training our Docs have vs. theirs and if given the choice on who would treat me I'd go with a Corpsmen every time but then again I am biased And next time you encounter one of these Army Medics try to help teach them if you are able because ultimately u have the same goal and that is the care of the sick and injured. Good luck in your career and stay safe. I'm out.
for many years I did not want to be associated with the name "medic". After I served with them and worked along side them in South Korea, I grown to accept the term and understand it's true meaning. Medic are great guys and gals and they deserve to stand alongside Hospital Corpsmen just as we deserve to stand alongside them. They live and die in the same vein as we do. Listen to this ole man... I wish I would have listened to others that shared wisdom, I would have had many less years of hearache and stress as well as looking like "not os nice". I had placed myself upon a pedistial "spelling might be off", and I know if I would have not done so, I would have been a much better "angel of mercy". I still stand tall and admire those that go after me and do the work of "medic and hospital corpsmen". A great and noble profession.
Unacceptable. Marines do not, nor have ever, yelled for a "Medic". They yell for their "Corpsman", and there are no exceptions. Marines know the difference.
EPUSN, what qualifies you to say Unacceptable...??? Marines have for years called out for DOC, or Corpsman, so what units have you served with that would help you be quailifed to say what I said was unacceptable. Or am I taking this wrong. I really appreicate young pups and all the hormones needed to get in there and have the courage to get the job done. I wish you well in your career, but temper back and realize there is a difference between HMs and Medics, but that does not make one better than the other. it is the individual that makes the difference. I hope you have the knowledge and experience to get the job done and save some lives. Quibbling over who is better is the wrong direction you should be heading... I have pride in my service, but I also have respect for fellow brothers and sisters in arms. And I might add, I did not respond well to Medic, I felt I was different, not better. I also loved serving with the Marines and would respond to the call if called again, even at this old age!!!
Originally posted by Schistosome: EPUSN, what qualifies you to say Unacceptable...??? Marines have for years called out for DOC, or Corpsman, so what units have you served with that would help you be quailifed to say what I said was unacceptable. Or am I taking this wrong. I really appreicate young pups and all the hormones needed to get in there and have the courage to get the job done. I wish you well in your career, but temper back and realize there is a difference between HMs and Medics, but that does not make one better than the other. it is the individual that makes the difference. I hope you have the knowledge and experience to get the job done and save some lives. Quibbling over who is better is the wrong direction you should be heading... I have pride in my service, but I also have respect for fellow brothers and sisters in arms. And I might add, I did not respond well to Medic, I felt I was different, not better. I also loved serving with the Marines and would respond to the call if called again, even at this old age!!!
My post was directed toward the original poster, not you.
thanks for making that clear. I get upset when we tear down our fellow service members. they fight for the same freedom we do, just in a different venue. thank you for your service and enjoy the watch.
And next time you encounter one of these Army Medics try to help teach them if you are able because ultimately u have the same goal and that is the care of the sick and injured. Good luck in your career and stay safe. I'm out.
