HCB 101 Unit 2 History of the Hospital
Corps
After WWII who paid honor to the HMs of the Navy for its singular attainments during the war? -
ANS-Honorable James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy and later the first Secretary of Defense
Bronze Star - ANS-Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the
military of United State after 6 December 1941, distinguished him or herself by heroic or
meritorious achievement for service.
Caducues - ANS-Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
Cockpit - ANS-Another name for sickbay
Congress submitted a __________ calling for dramatic improvements to the armed forces in
response to threat of war with __________? - ANS-bill
Spain
Dental Technician (DT) were established when? - ANS-12 December 1947
Distinguished Service Cross - ANS-Second highest military decoration for the army and
previously the air force, it is awarded for extraordinary heroism.
During the Afghanistan War HMs served where since when? How many were killed? -
ANS-Since November 2001
- Majority assigned to Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE)
- 25 K.I.A. (as of December 2013)
During the Iraq War where did HMs serve? How many were killed? - ANS-- served from the
initial invasion in 2003-2011
- Majority assigned to Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE)
- 26 K.I.A.
How many HMs died during the Beirut war? - ANS-15 of 22 HMs died
How many HMs died in WWII? - ANS-889
How many HMs were killed during the Korean War? - ANS-108 K.I.A.
How many HMs were wounded or died during the Vietnam war? - ANS-620 died
3,353 wounded
How many Medal of Honor awarded were awarded in WWII? - ANS-5 to HMs serving with
Marines
How many men were treated by the HMs assigned to the First Maine Division at Chosin? Over
how many days? - ANS-treated 2,844 over 21 days
In what century did HM's really establish themselves important to the navy? - ANS-20th Century
In what year was the first direction given to the organization of Navy medicine? - ANS-1775
In WWII what campaigns did HMs serve in and what was the casualty survival rate? -
ANS-Pacific and Atlantic campaigns, 97% casualty survival rate
, Medal of Honor - ANS-Highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States
Government, it is awarded to those who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty.
Navy Cross - ANS-Second highest military decoration for the navy or marines, coast guard
when under the navy, it is awarded for extraordinary heroism.
On the USS Cole what did the Medical Department on a ship consist of? - ANS-Medical
Department of an IDC, one junior HM, and one striker
Sickbay - ANS-Where sick and injured men were taken for care
Silver Star - ANS-Third-highest military combat decoration, it is awarded for gallantry in action.
Since 1990 what are the 2 Navy Hospital Ships and where did they first go? - ANS-USNS Mercy
(T-AH-19)
- Operation Desert Shield, Persian Gulf, 1990
- Operation Unified Assistance, South East Asia 2005
- Pacific partnership, 2008 and 2010
USNS Comfort (T-AH-20)
- Operation Noble Eagle, New York City 2001
- Joint Task Force Katrina, 2005
- Operation Unified Response, Haiti, 2010
Surgeon Steward - ANS-First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
The rating changed to Dental Technician (DT) became effective when? - ANS-02 April 1948
The title "Surgeon Steward" was so different because... - ANS-It was the first enlisted rating
requiring specific qualifications.
What 3 major things happened for HMs in WWI? - ANS-1. HMs established a reputation for
valor and performance under fire serving with Marine Corps infantry
2. 17 HMs killed in action or died of wounds
3. 146 wounded or gassed
What 4 wars did HMs assist in combat Pre-WWI? - ANS-1. Spanish - American War
2. Boxer Rebellion
3. Veracruz Incursion
4. Philippine Insurrection
What are the two to three men that were typically in the medical section around 1700-1800?
And what status did they hold? - ANS-Ship's surgeon - Trained physician
Surgeon's mate - Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon
Held a Warrant Officer like status
What battle did half the HMs get wounded in during WWII? - ANS-Battle of Iwo Jima
What did an apothecary do and what years were they active? - ANS-1866-1898
They were an invaluable asset to medical departments for anesthesia, mixing/distributing
medication, correspondence, logistics, and training of Baymen
What did congress say on 2 March 1799? - ANS-Mandated all newly commissioned sailing
warships to contain a "cockpit" for treatment of the sick and injured.
Unofficially reestablished need for enlisted medical personnel with no official title or job
description.
Corps
After WWII who paid honor to the HMs of the Navy for its singular attainments during the war? -
ANS-Honorable James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy and later the first Secretary of Defense
Bronze Star - ANS-Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the
military of United State after 6 December 1941, distinguished him or herself by heroic or
meritorious achievement for service.
Caducues - ANS-Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
Cockpit - ANS-Another name for sickbay
Congress submitted a __________ calling for dramatic improvements to the armed forces in
response to threat of war with __________? - ANS-bill
Spain
Dental Technician (DT) were established when? - ANS-12 December 1947
Distinguished Service Cross - ANS-Second highest military decoration for the army and
previously the air force, it is awarded for extraordinary heroism.
During the Afghanistan War HMs served where since when? How many were killed? -
ANS-Since November 2001
- Majority assigned to Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE)
- 25 K.I.A. (as of December 2013)
During the Iraq War where did HMs serve? How many were killed? - ANS-- served from the
initial invasion in 2003-2011
- Majority assigned to Marine Corps Ground Combat Element (GCE)
- 26 K.I.A.
How many HMs died during the Beirut war? - ANS-15 of 22 HMs died
How many HMs died in WWII? - ANS-889
How many HMs were killed during the Korean War? - ANS-108 K.I.A.
How many HMs were wounded or died during the Vietnam war? - ANS-620 died
3,353 wounded
How many Medal of Honor awarded were awarded in WWII? - ANS-5 to HMs serving with
Marines
How many men were treated by the HMs assigned to the First Maine Division at Chosin? Over
how many days? - ANS-treated 2,844 over 21 days
In what century did HM's really establish themselves important to the navy? - ANS-20th Century
In what year was the first direction given to the organization of Navy medicine? - ANS-1775
In WWII what campaigns did HMs serve in and what was the casualty survival rate? -
ANS-Pacific and Atlantic campaigns, 97% casualty survival rate
, Medal of Honor - ANS-Highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States
Government, it is awarded to those who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity at the risk of life and above and beyond the call of duty.
Navy Cross - ANS-Second highest military decoration for the navy or marines, coast guard
when under the navy, it is awarded for extraordinary heroism.
On the USS Cole what did the Medical Department on a ship consist of? - ANS-Medical
Department of an IDC, one junior HM, and one striker
Sickbay - ANS-Where sick and injured men were taken for care
Silver Star - ANS-Third-highest military combat decoration, it is awarded for gallantry in action.
Since 1990 what are the 2 Navy Hospital Ships and where did they first go? - ANS-USNS Mercy
(T-AH-19)
- Operation Desert Shield, Persian Gulf, 1990
- Operation Unified Assistance, South East Asia 2005
- Pacific partnership, 2008 and 2010
USNS Comfort (T-AH-20)
- Operation Noble Eagle, New York City 2001
- Joint Task Force Katrina, 2005
- Operation Unified Response, Haiti, 2010
Surgeon Steward - ANS-First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
The rating changed to Dental Technician (DT) became effective when? - ANS-02 April 1948
The title "Surgeon Steward" was so different because... - ANS-It was the first enlisted rating
requiring specific qualifications.
What 3 major things happened for HMs in WWI? - ANS-1. HMs established a reputation for
valor and performance under fire serving with Marine Corps infantry
2. 17 HMs killed in action or died of wounds
3. 146 wounded or gassed
What 4 wars did HMs assist in combat Pre-WWI? - ANS-1. Spanish - American War
2. Boxer Rebellion
3. Veracruz Incursion
4. Philippine Insurrection
What are the two to three men that were typically in the medical section around 1700-1800?
And what status did they hold? - ANS-Ship's surgeon - Trained physician
Surgeon's mate - Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon
Held a Warrant Officer like status
What battle did half the HMs get wounded in during WWII? - ANS-Battle of Iwo Jima
What did an apothecary do and what years were they active? - ANS-1866-1898
They were an invaluable asset to medical departments for anesthesia, mixing/distributing
medication, correspondence, logistics, and training of Baymen
What did congress say on 2 March 1799? - ANS-Mandated all newly commissioned sailing
warships to contain a "cockpit" for treatment of the sick and injured.
Unofficially reestablished need for enlisted medical personnel with no official title or job
description.
