U.S. Navy Corpsman Cadelyn Leibhart Topic: U.S. Navy Corpsman General purpose: To inform Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the U.S. Navy Corpsman. Thesis: I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: The hospital corpsman works in a lot of different locations. B. Reason to listen: The U.S. Navy Corpsman has been around since 1814, so about 203 years now. C. Credibility Statement: I have gained all my information through my dad and a couple different websites. D. Preview of main points: 1. First, I will discuss what the U.S Navy Corpsman is. 2. Second, I will discuss what you would need to join. 3. Finally, I will discuss the considerations when considering joining. E. (Transition: So, let’s look at the U.S. Navy Corpsman). II. According to Wikipedia, The U.S. Navy Corpsman is an …show more content…
Who may also serve with the United States Marine Corps. 1. The corpsman works in a wide variety of locations and shore establishments. 2. Such as Naval Hospitals, clinics, aboard ships, and as the primary medical caregivers for sailors while underway. 3. Underway means no longer at dock or even using the anchor, the boat is in motion. B. While many people think that getting into the military is easy it’s not, here are the Navy Requirements. 1. Before getting in you will first have to be between the ages 17-35 male or female. 2. You will need to take a Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Combined Test(Asvab), with a score of 149 or higher. 3. You must have a high school diploma 4. And you cannot have a history of drug use or abuse offense on your record. C. There’s also a Navy Corpsman Training process to go through and pass. 1. First, you must attend a Navy recruit training at the Great Lakes, Illinois Base. 2. Initial training is held at the U.S. Military medical education and training campus, METC (Fort Sam Houston, Texas). 3. All Navy Corpsman candidates have to attend the joint Navy and Air Force Basic Medical Technician Corpsman BMTC, program at
First you must find your local Navy recruiter, after that get you Navy contract, finally once you have your Navy contract you will get you Navy SEAL contract. The second option is to enlist from the Navy. First must notify your command, after that you ask your navy career counselor to complete the Navy career counselor worksheet, then pass a Physical
The Congress authorized the establishment of a Medical Service in July 1775 (Owen, 2007). The move was to enhance the coordination of medical care that was necessary for the continental army during the time of revolutionary war. Additionally, the formation of Army Medical service aimed at providing expert care to the U.S soldiers as well as their families. Besides, the move made a significant contribution towards assisting the wounded American soldiers in continuing with their missions in various wars. The establishment of the Medical Service also allowed for the training of a formidable team of nurses who had the full dedication to maintaining and promoting the health of the American soldiers, restoring the health of wounded soldiers, as well as sustaining the families of the soldiers.
I am interested in being a k9 police officer. Ive been in criminal justice this year and the past year. I love knowing the laws and being in command. Dogs are my favorite animal. I love them as much as you could love your mom.
The Naval Act of 1794 established the rank of Midshipman in the United States Navy. Although they had trivial responsibilities, their main focus was to train and become a Naval Officer. These were typically young men from the age of 14-22, but many younger than that served as an officer’s servant or volunteer. The main difference between these Midshipmen and those in modern times is that they were trained
During that summer, he trained his body. However, he was still physically unable to join the military. Kennedy's father contacted his friends in the military, and with that, John passed his medical exam and joined the Navy in October. He was assigned to desk work, but in 1942 he was shifted to a Patrol Torpedo boat training program. On the 24th of April, 1943, John took command of a Patrol Boat.
He selected four Navy Hospital Corpsmen who had received considerable medical training during their
TRICARE is a health care program for military personnel and their families. This was formerly known as the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services, (CHAMPUS). It also includes some members of the military reserve. At first, all military and families obtained their health care from military facilities. However, after WW2 and the Korean War, military facilities could not provide adequate care to the growing number of covered individuals and their families."
Therefore, the colonies decided to create their own Navy fleet to defend themselves be able to counter attack the British’ Navy (Navy Timeline). The Navy’s primary mission is to protect and keep the peace at seas surrounding the United States and around the world, however the Navy is also capable of carrying out operations in land and air (U.S. Naval History and Roles). There are about 400,000 active duty sailors around the world and many of them specialize in highly technical jobs that have a wide range of different missions (U.S. Naval History and
In the United States Navy the career of the Corpsman holds a plethora of Navy Enlisted Codes (NEC); which is a four digit code that identifies what you specialize in. All Corpsman start off as a 0000, then those who are either lucky or determined enough has a chance to go to a specialty school to receive other NEC’s. And through this rabbit hole of schools you are taught all different facets of medicine but no matter how many you pass or excel in you will still be going against those 0000 Corpsman when it comes to advancement to the next rank. There is close to 12,000 pages of material to study from, which could be anything that pertains to any type of medicine listed in the bibliography and any Navy program that affects you or your patients.
As I am getting ready to begin my college years, my experience in America is getting richer every day. I have realized how much opportunities I have being an American citizen and living in this part of the world compared to the life i lived in Togo and I intend to make the most of it. I’m working toward my goals and one of them is to join the military. I always have the desire of serving people and I believe serving in the Military is one way to show my gratitude to my new country and its
Chris Kyle was probably the most well-known Iraq War veteran/national hero. He served four tours of duty as a sniper assigned to Navy SEAL Team 3. Throughout his military career, he went on to be the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. He was awarded 1 Silver Star and 4 Bronze Stars for his service. Christopher Scott Kyle, Chief Petty Officer, a.k.a.
Stethem’s father was Retired Senior Chief Richard Stethem and his mother, Patricia, served in the Navy before raising her family. Stethem entered the Navy, 4 May 1981. He joined the Seabees and attended recruit training in Great Lakes, Illinois. Stethem was assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Sixty-Two. He served multiple tours on Diego Garcia and Guam.
As I embark on the newest chapter in my life it occurs to me that I must first take time to fully process and appreciate the magnitude of what it really is to be a Warrant Officer in the United States Army. From my own perspective as well as the perspective seen from society I can see my new responsibilities will hold a paramount position in many different aspects. This being said, I can look forward to a major shift in what my focus will be and how my decisions will directly impact those around me. My personal desire to become a Warrant officer stems from my constant thirst to grow and influence my surroundings.
Initially, I had a few friends attend the academy and they have all told me that it was challenging, but it was a great experience. However, it was my father who first introduced me the Naval Academy and guided me onto the right path for which
Throughout my childhood and adolescent years, I always had a dream of joining the military. Though it was a choice, I still did not have any inside information of what it would be like, and the requirements and specifics of the Army. It wasn't until 2005 when I decided to join the United States Army that all my concerns and questions were answered by a recruit; and I was guided through the whole process to enter and prep for the Army. If it was not for the confidences and motivation of my recruiter back in 2005, I might have not made my leap and probably would not be in this uniform today. Becoming a member of the United States Army recruiting team means having a physical and mental toughness in order to perform efficiently.