Combat medic
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A combat medic is responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at a point of wounding in a combat or training environment, as well as primary care and health protection and evacuation from a
A U.S. Army Medical Corps team at work during the Battle of Normandy
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman providing treatment to a wounded Iraqi soldier during the invasion of Iraq.
Israel Defense Forces field doctors training in Israel
Capsarii depicted tending to injured soldiers on Trajan's Column
68W
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68W is the Military Occupational Specialty for the United States Army's Combat Medic. 68Ws are primarily responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on the battlefield,
A U.S. Army 68W "Combat Medic Specialist" (center-left, viewers right) in Afghanistan. Note that the only distinguishing feature is the medical pack on his back.