Navy Corpsman Test 1 Questions and Answers

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Navy Corpsman Test 1 Questions and
Answers




Caduceus Ans: rating insignia for the hospital corps

sickbay Ans: where sick and injured man were taken for care

cockpit Ans: another name for sickbay

surgeon steward Ans: first enlisted rate requiring specific
qualification

medal of honor Ans: highest military decoration, distinguish
themselves through risk of life above and beyond the call of duty

distinguished service cross Ans: second highest military
decoration awarded to United States army/ Air Force for
extraordinary heroism




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navy cross Ans: second highest military awarded yo US Navy and
Coast Guard for extraordinary heroism

bronze medal Ans: Awarded to person served 6 December 1941
for heroic service actions against enemy of the United States or
serving with friendly foreign forces.

2 March 1799 congress Ans: sailing warships contained
cockpit/sickbay.

loblolly boys Ans: official rate in 1814, maintain cleanliness,
provided water, tar for hemorrhage control, used sand to prevent
slips and fall

loblolly boy served Ans: Quasi-War with France 1797-1800,
Barbary 1801-1805

first loblolly boy Ans: John Wall

first loblolly POW Ans: John Domyn

first African loblolly Ans: Joseph anderson

surgeon steward Ans: used during civil war 1820-1865, second
seniority, 1st to require specific qualifications




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