I'm considering a career in healthcare and have heard about the role of a 'Corpsman' in the military. Which military branch would I be associated with if I chose this path? Army, Navy...? If anyone could help clarify, that'd be great.
A Corpsman, specifically known as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), is a role within the United States Navy. The Hospital Corpsman serves as a healthcare provider and medical professional in the U.S. Navy and for the U.S. Marine Corps. They might work in a variety of settings, such as Navy hospitals, clinics, aboard ships, or with a Marine Corps combat unit.
Also, each military branch has its own version of medical personnel. The Army has Combat Medics (68W), the Air Force has Aerospace Medical Service (4N0X1), while the Coast Guard and the Space Force utilize Health Services Technicians (HS) and the U.S. Air Force's medical personnel respectively.
Based on your interest in the role of a 'Corpsman', you'd likely be looking at a career in the Navy, though it's worth researching all these roles and branches to see which is the best fit for your personal goals and aspirations.
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