HCB 101 - HOSPITAL CORPSMAN BASIC PROGRAM INTRODUCTION EXAM

HCB 101 - HOSPITAL CORPSMAN BASIC PROGRAM INTRODUCTION EXAM Caduceus - Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps Sickbay - Where sick and injured men were taken for care Cockpit - Another name for sickbay Surgeon Steward - First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification Medal of Honor - The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States government. It is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. Distinguished Service Cross - The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army (and previously, the United States Army Air Forces). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. Navy Cross - The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism. Silver Star - The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. It is awarded for gallantry in action. Bronze Star - According to , "The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. When was the first direction given to the organization of Navy Medicine published? - 1775 Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of the United Colonies of North America - Article 16 A typical medical section is limited to - - 2 or 3 men What is a ship's surgeon? - Trained Physician What is a surgeon's mate? - Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon When did Congress mandate newly comissioned sailing warships to contain a "cockpit" for treatment of the sick and injured; unofficially reestablish need for enlisted medical personnel? - March 2, 1799 What nickname was created for the Corpsman forerunners? - Loblolly Boys How did the nickname "Loblolly Boys" came to be? - They served a porridge called