Hm Book Ch 1: Heritage Of The Hospital Corpsman

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1. What type of terrorists carried out the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001?

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2. The Iraqi conflict gave Navy Medicine an opportunity to utilize the newly developed Shock Trauma Platoon (STP) concept.  Each surgical company had two STPs attached to them.  The STP, a small, mobile medical unit, was designed to advance with assault units and support combat operations from just behind  the front lines.  Between 17 February and 21 September 2004, STP 2 treated 141 combat casualties with a phenomenal 98% survival rate allowing evacuation of its patients to definitive care at higher echelon medical facilities.

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3. Providing medical care to impoverished nations and to nations afflicted by natural disasters are two examples of America's focus on "Soft Power," i.e., the doctrine of using goodwill and cooperation to influence nations and peoples of the world.

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4. Most of the Navy's medical enlisted training will be relocated to which city to allow for joint-service training along with the Army and Air Force?

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5. At the end of World War II, the Honorable James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, paid honor to the Hospital Corps for its singular attainments during the war. "Out of every 100 men of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who were wounded in World War II, 97 recovered.  That is a record not equaled anywhere, anytime.  Every individual who was thus saved from death owes an everlasting debt to the Navy's Hospital Corps.  The Navy is indebted to the Hospital Corps.  The entire nation is its debtor for thousands of citizens are living normal, constructive, happy and productive lives who, but for the skill and toil of the Hospital Corps, might be dead or disheartened by crippling invalidism.  So, to the 200,000 men and women of the Hospital Corps, I say on behalf of the United States Navy: Well done.  Well done, indeed!"

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6. During World War I, the reputation of the Hospital Corps, especially in the field with the Marine Corps, was greatly enhanced by its many achievements.  Both the United States and France cited many Hospital Corpsmen for valor and performance of duty under fire.  Fifteen Hospital Corpsmen were killed in action, 2 died of wounds, and 146 were wounded or gassed.  They were the recipients of some 460 major awards and citations including 2 Medals of Honor, 55 Navy Crosses, 31 Distinguished Service Medals, 2 U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medals, and 27 Letters of Commendation.

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7. As America moves into the new century, more focus is placed on "Soft Power," i.e., the doctrine of using goodwill and cooperation to influence nations and peoples of the world.  In an article entitled "International Neighborliness" published in Outlook magazine in January 1911, former President Theodore Roosevelt forecasted a global climate where fellow nations would band together to help those who have been struck by "terrible and overwhelming disaster."

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8. Women were first brought into the Hospital Corps during World War II.  On January 12th, 1944, the first Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) was commissioned at the US Naval Hospital, National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

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9. As America moves into the new century, more focus is placed upon "Soft Power," i.e the doctrine of using goodwill and cooperation to influence nations and peoples of the world.

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10. Professional ethics is the key to service with distinction.

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11. Which of the following is NOT an example of "Soft Power"?

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12. In October of 2005, the Dental Technician (DT) rating, a separate enlisted specialty since 1947, merged with the Hospital Corps.

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13. Which of the following Corpsmen was present at the flag raising atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima?

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14. In 1948 the rating insignia of the Hospital Corps was changed from the red cross to the caduceus.

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15. Hospital Apprentice Robert Stanley became the first Corpsman to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

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16. Because of the austere and unforgiving mountainous environment of Afghanistan coupled with the lack of infrastructure, Corpsmen who had been trained to expect to move wounded Marines to higher echelon care within hours of them sustaining injuries were often faced with having to stabilize and maintain these patients for days.

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17. While visiting wounded Marines at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Chief Warrant Officer Four Brain Dix, the Director of the Marine Corps' Drum and Bugle Corps, met HM3 Joe Worley.  Badly wounded by a rocket propelled grenade and six bullet wounds during the battle of Fallujah, "Doc" Worley stunned the Marine Officer when he recalled that harrowing day that proved so costly to him and his platoon.  Thus inspired by the heroic actions of all Hospital Corpsmen which were so exemplified by HM3 Worley, CWO4 Dix composed a military march entitled appropriately "Corpsman Up!" to honor all the Hospital Corpsmen past and present.

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18. The original rating insignia of the Hospital Corps was the Red Cross (worn by John Bradley above).  It was changed to the caduceus in April of 1948 along with the nomenclature of the Hospital Corps' ratings.

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19. The Dental Technician rating was a separate enlisted specialty from 12 December 1947 until it merged with the Hospital Corpsman rating  on 1 October 2005.

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HM Manual page 1-7

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20. What was the term "cockpit" used to describe in relation to early Naval medicine?

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21. Which of the following Sailors was the first Hospital Corpsman to be awarded the Medal of Honor?

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22. On March 2nd, 1799, Congress mandated that the newly commissioned sailing warships that comprised the first US naval fleet contain a "cockpit" or sick bay, where sick and injured men could be brought and cared for by "Surgeons" and "Surgeon's Mates."

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23. In 1916, on the eve of America's involvement in World War I, the Hospital Corps saw major structural changes; it could be argued that these set the foundation for the current system of rank structure used today.  As part of this revision, the rates would be: Hospital Apprentice, Hospital Second Class, Hospital First Class, Pharmacist Mates Third, Second, and First; and Chief Pharmacist Mate.  All would wear a red cross on their sleeve.  By adding an improved rank structure, the Hospital Corps allowed for a massive expansion of personnel which was needed for the war in France and for the occupation of Haiti (1915-1934).

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24. In 1900, Hospital Apprentice Robert Stanley became the first Corpsman to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

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25. The men and women of Navy Medicine were among the first to respond to the September 11 attacks, providing aid to the injured at the Pentagon and comfort and care for thousands of rescue workers who worked around the clock in the desperate race to find survivors beneath the rubble that was the World Trade Center.

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26. When did the Dental Technician rating merge with the Hospital Corps?

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27. When were women first accepted into the Hospital Corps?

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28. All five enlisted Navy Medals of Honor awarded during the Korean war were awarded to Navy Corpsmen serving with the Fleet Marine Force.

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29. Which of the following is the best definition of "Soft Power"?

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30. Using the links we have to Amazon.com to the right of this quiz is an excellent idea when purchasing your music for the following three reasons:

1 - It's cheaper than iTunes and the songs you purchase will always be DRM-Free (You can play them on any computer, any mp3 player, etc.)

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3 - You help support the site.  Every song you purchase contributes 10 cents towards the monthly operating cost of battalionaidstation.com

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Using the links to Amazon.com for purchasing music is a good idea because it offers cheaper prices compared to iTunes and the songs purchased are DRM-Free, allowing them to be played on any device. Additionally, it is a simple process as the purchased songs are automatically added to the user's iTunes or Windows Media Player file. Furthermore, by purchasing songs through Amazon.com, the user helps support the site as each purchase contributes 10 cents towards the monthly operating cost of battalionaidstation.com. Therefore, the statement is true.

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31. The Iraqi conflict gave Navy Medicine an opportunity to utilize which newly developed medical concept?

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HM Manual 14295B page 1-4

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32. What is the name of the Pharmacist's Mate that assisted in the flag raising atop Mt. Suribachi?

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HM Manual page 1-2

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33. Hospital Apprentice Leah Baldwin became the first Corpsman to be awarded the Medal of Honor in 1900.

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HM Manual 14295B page 1-2

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34. Soft power was first articulated as a possible military policy in 1911 by President Theodore Roosevelt.

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35. When was the Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) commissioned?

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36. In 1948 the rating insignia of the Hospital Corps was changed from a gold oak leaf to the caduceus.

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37. Who was John Wall?

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38. Who was Robert Stanley?

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39. Hospitalman Apprentice Steven L. Price became the first Corpsman to be awarded the Medal of Honor.

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40. In what year did the Dental Technician rating merge with the Hospital Corps?

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HM Manual 14295B page 1-7

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41. When was the Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) commissioned?

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42. In what year did the Dental Technician (DT) rating merge with the Hospital Corps?

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HM Manual 14295B page 1-7

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43. Which of the following men (pictured above) said the following about the Hospital Corps? "Out of every 100 men of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who were wounded in World War II, 97 recovered.  That is a record not equaled anywhere, anytime.  Every individual who was thus saved from death owes an everlasting debt to the Navy's Hospital Corps.  The Navy is indebted to the corps.  The entire nation is its debtor for thousands of citizens and living normal, constructive, happy and productive lives who, but for the skill and toil of the Hospital Corps, might be dead or disheartened by crippling invalidism.  So, to the 200,000 men and women of the Hospital Corps, I say on behalf of the United States Navy: "Well done.  Well done, indeed!" "

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James Forrestal is the correct answer because he was the United States Secretary of the Navy during World War II. The quote provided in the question praises the Navy's Hospital Corps for their skill and dedication in saving the lives of wounded servicemen. As the Secretary of the Navy, Forrestal would have been in a position to express gratitude and admiration for the Hospital Corps and their important role in the war effort.

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44.  For what is John Bradley remembered?

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45. Which of the following men said the following about the Hospital Corps? "Out of every 100 men of the United States Navy and Marine Corps who were wounded in World War II, 97 recovered.  That is a record not equaled anywhere, anytime.  Every individual who was thus saved from death owes an everlasting debt to the Navy's Hospital Corps.  The Navy is indebted to the Hospital Corps.  The entire nation is its debtor for thousands of citizens are living normal, constructive, happy and productive lives who, but for the skill and toil of the Hospital Corps, might be dead or disheartened by crippling invalidism.  So, to the 200,000 men and women of the Hospital Corps, I say on behalf of the United States Navy: Well done.  Well done, indeed!"

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46. Al Qaida, the terrorist organization behind the September 11 attacks, allied itself with which fundametalist Islamic movement?

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47. This quiz has over a hundred questions, however, we've programmed it so that only 25 show up each time it loads.  We also add questions to all of our quizzes every few days. Keeping this in mind, which of the following is the best way to practice and use all of our questions to help you study this subject?

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Any of the above options would be a good way to practice and use all of the questions. Emailing the page to oneself would allow easy access from home or work. Bookmarking the page would enable the quiz to be taken again later. Hitting the "refresh" button would load a new set of questions, including ones that haven't been seen yet, in a random order. Therefore, any of these options would help in studying the subject effectively.

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48. On January 3, 1984, the Dental Technician rating, a separate enlisted specialty since 1898, merged with the Hospital Corps.

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49. Who was John Bradley?

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50. The frist Navy physicians were ably assisted by the forerunners of today's Hospital Corpsmen, called "Loblolly Boys."  Where does the name "Loblolly Boy" originate from?

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51. Where was the first Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) located?

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52. This quiz has over a hundred questions, however, we've programmed it so that only 25 show up each time it loads.  We also add questions to all of our quizzes every few days. Keeping this in mind, which of the following is the best way to practice and use all of our questions to help you study this subject?

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Any of the above options would be a good way to practice and use all of the questions to help you study the subject. Bookmarking the page allows you to come back to it later and retake the quiz. Emailing the page to yourself ensures that you can easily access it from any location. Hitting the "refresh" button on your browser after completing the quiz loads a new set of questions, allowing you to see ones you haven't encountered before. Therefore, any of these options would be effective in utilizing all the questions for studying purposes.

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53. Which of the following is the best reason to bookmark our site / add it to your computer's favorites?

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The best reason to bookmark the site or add it to your computer's favorites is that it offers multiple benefits. Firstly, repeat visits to the site help generate revenue, which is crucial for keeping the site operational. Secondly, bookmarking the site allows for ease of finding it in the future, whether for looking up instructions or studying for exams. Lastly, the site provides links to Amazon.com, and making purchases through these links not only offers cost savings but also contributes a portion of Amazon's profits back to the site. Therefore, all of the given reasons make bookmarking the site a favorable choice.

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54. The Tomahawk missile that opened the Iraqi conflict was launced from the USS CHEYENNE, a submarine.

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55. "Brown Water Navy" Corpsmen serve with what type of unit?

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56. On 12 January 1944, the first Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) was commissioned at which location?

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57. In which year was BattalionAidStation.com, the finest Corpsman website in history, launched?

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The three founders were deployed together on a MEU aboard an LHD and had to suffer through the non-user friendly Navy websites of the time along with slow internet connections both while underway and while in country. We decided to make one site that encompassed everything a Corpsman would need, whether overseas or out to sea. We've had some behind-the-scenes changes due to a retirement, a PCS, and a marraige, but we've replaced and recovered, and our site grows and improves every year. BAMCIS!

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58. The Iraqi conflict gave Navy Medicine an opportunity to utilize which newly developed medical concept?

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HM Manual 14295B page 1-4

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59. What was the name of the original space aboard Naval vessels where Sailors could be cared for by "Surgeons" and "Surgeon's Mates?"

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60. When did the Hospital Corps' rating device change from the Red Cross to the caduceus?

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61. The Honorable James Forrestal was serving in what position when he publically thanked the Hospital Corps for its service and contributions during World War II?

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62. In what year did the Hospital Corps' rating insignia change from a red cross to the caduceus?

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63. Shock Trauma Platoons were first used during which conflict?

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64. Which of the following events happened in 1916?

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65. The Honorable James Forrestal was serving in what position when he publicly thanked the Hospital Corps for its service and contributions during World War II?

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66. The Dental Technician rating was a separate enlisted specialty from 1 October 1968 until it merged with the Hospital Corpsman rating  on 1 January 2007.

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HM Manual page 1-7

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67. On 12 January 1944, the first Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) was commissioned at which location?

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HM Manual 14295B page 1-2

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68. In what year did the Hospital Corps undergo major structural changes that set the foundation for the current system of rank structure used today?

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69. How many Corpsmen were killed when the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon were bombed and destroyed by Muslim terrorists?

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70. Which of the following Sailors was the Navy's first Loblolly Boy?

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71. In what years was the Marine Corps involved in the Korean War?

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72. When were Shock Trauma Platoons first used by Navy Medicine?

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73. How many Navy Corpsmen lost their lives when the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon was bombed by Muslim terrorists in 1983?

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74. Maintaining a strong nuclear arsenal, including submarine launched warheads, is a prime example of America's "Soft Power" doctrine and has served as a deterrent to other nations using their nuclear arsenals on us.

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75. How many Corpsmen were killed when Muslim terrorists carried out a bombing attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon in 1983?

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76. In what year did Congress mandate that all newly commissioned sailing warships contain a cockpit?

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77. In what year did the Hospital Corps go through major structural changes that laid the foundation for the current system of rank structure used today?

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78. What percentage of Department of the Navy Medals of Honor have been earned by Hospital Corpsmen such as HM2 David R. Ray (pictured above)?

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79. How many Corpsmen were killed in the line of duty when the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon was bombed and destroyed by Muslim terrorists?

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80. During which of the following military operations did the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force drive over 300 miles into enemy territory, the deepest penetrating ground operation in Marine Corps history?

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81. Almost 75% of all Department of the Navy Medals of Honor have been earned by Hospital Corpsmen.

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82. Honor, Courage, and Commitment are the keys to service with distinction.

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83. Which war marked the first time that Hospital Corpsmen wearing dental rating badges served in combat?

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84. In what year did the Hospital Corps undergo major structural changes that set the foundation for the current system of rank structure used today?

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HM Manual 14295B page 1-2

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85. In what year did the Hospital Corps go through major structural changes that laid the foundation for the current system of rank structure used today?

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HM Manual page 1-2

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86. Hospital Apprentice Robert Stanley (pictured above) became the first Corpsman to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in 1969 during the Vietnam War.

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87. Honor, courage, and commitment are the key to service with distinction.

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88. Shock Trauma Platoons (STP) were first used during which of the following conflicts?

Explanation

HM Manual page 1-4

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89. When did Navy regulations first list "Loblolly Boy" as an official rate?

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90. Which of the following statements regarding Shock Trauma Platoons is FALSE?

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91. The importance of having medical care onboard naval vessels was officially recognized by Congress when they mandated that newly commissioned sailing warships all contain a "cockpit" or sickbay.  In what year did they pass this mandate?

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92. Which of the following is the key to service with distinction?

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93. Which war marked the first time that Hospital Corpsmen wearing dental rating badges served in combat?

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94. What is the best reason to purchase your HM Advancement materials from BattalionAidStation.com? (Select all that apply)(Click here to purchase: https://www.battalionaidstation.com/purchase-your-bib-1.html)

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http://www.battalionaidstation.com/purchase-your-bib-1.html

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95. You're enjoying this quiz and its probably doing a good job of helping you study and getting you advanced to the next rank.  Which of the following is a good way to support this project and keep the site running? (Select all that apply)

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The correct answer is to donate using the PayPal link, use the links to Amazon.com to make purchases, and to forward the website to friends and co-workers. These actions help support the project and keep the site running by providing financial support through donations and affiliate commissions from Amazon purchases, as well as increasing the site's visibility and attracting more users through word-of-mouth promotion.

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96. On April 3rd, 1828, Congress mandated that the newly commissioned sailing warships contain a "cockpit," or sickbay, where injured men could be brought and cared for by "Surgeons" and "Surgeon's Mates."

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97. In what year did the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) legislation mandate that the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical education and training programs be consolidated in Fort Sam Houston, Texas?

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98. Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding making donations to our site using the PayPal links located on each page?

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We won't spam you! Make a donation!

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99. In what year did the Hospital Corps' rating insignia change from the Red Cross to the caduceus?

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Professional ethics is the key to service with distinction.
Which of the following is NOT an example of "Soft Power"?
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In 1948 the rating insignia of the Hospital Corps was changed from the...
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While visiting wounded Marines at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Chief...
The original rating insignia of the Hospital Corps was the Red Cross...
The Dental Technician rating was a separate enlisted specialty from 12...
What was the term "cockpit" used to describe in relation to...
Which of the following Sailors was the first Hospital Corpsman to be...
On March 2nd, 1799, Congress mandated that the newly commissioned...
In 1916, on the eve of America's involvement in World War I, the...
In 1900, Hospital Apprentice Robert Stanley became the first Corpsman...
The men and women of Navy Medicine were among the first to respond to...
When did the Dental Technician rating merge with the Hospital Corps?
When were women first accepted into the Hospital Corps?
All five enlisted Navy Medals of Honor awarded during the Korean war...
Which of the following is the best definition of "Soft Power"?
Using the links we have to Amazon.com to the right of this quiz is an...
The Iraqi conflict gave Navy Medicine an opportunity to utilize which...
What is the name of the Pharmacist's Mate that assisted in the...
Hospital Apprentice Leah Baldwin became the first Corpsman to be...
Soft power was first articulated as a possible military policy in 1911...
When was the Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer...
In 1948 the rating insignia of the Hospital Corps was changed from a...
Who was John Wall?
Who was Robert Stanley?
Hospitalman Apprentice Steven L. Price became the first Corpsman to be...
In what year did the Dental Technician rating merge with the Hospital...
When was the Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for Volunteer...
In what year did the Dental Technician (DT) rating merge with the...
Which of the following men (pictured above) said the following about...
 For what is John Bradley remembered?
Which of the following men said the following about the Hospital...
Al Qaida, the terrorist organization behind the September 11 attacks,...
This quiz has over a hundred questions, however, we've programmed...
On January 3, 1984, the Dental Technician rating, a separate enlisted...
Who was John Bradley?
The frist Navy physicians were ably assisted by the forerunners of...
Where was the first Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted for...
This quiz has over a hundred questions, however, we've programmed...
Which of the following is the best reason to bookmark our site / add...
The Tomahawk missile that opened the Iraqi conflict was launced from...
"Brown Water Navy" Corpsmen serve with what type of unit?
On 12 January 1944, the first Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted...
In which year was BattalionAidStation.com, the finest Corpsman website...
The Iraqi conflict gave Navy Medicine an opportunity to utilize which...
What was the name of the original space aboard Naval vessels where...
When did the Hospital Corps' rating device change from the Red...
The Honorable James Forrestal was serving in what position when he...
In what year did the Hospital Corps' rating insignia change from a...
Shock Trauma Platoons were first used during which conflict?
Which of the following events happened in 1916?
The Honorable James Forrestal was serving in what position when he...
The Dental Technician rating was a separate enlisted specialty from 1...
On 12 January 1944, the first Hospital Corps School for Women Accepted...
In what year did the Hospital Corps undergo major structural changes...
How many Corpsmen were killed when the Marine Barracks in Beirut,...
Which of the following Sailors was the Navy's first Loblolly Boy?
In what years was the Marine Corps involved in the Korean War?
When were Shock Trauma Platoons first used by Navy Medicine?
How many Navy Corpsmen lost their lives when the Marine Barracks in...
Maintaining a strong nuclear arsenal, including submarine launched...
How many Corpsmen were killed when Muslim terrorists carried out a...
In what year did Congress mandate that all newly commissioned sailing...
In what year did the Hospital Corps go through major structural...
What percentage of Department of the Navy Medals of Honor have been...
How many Corpsmen were killed in the line of duty when the Marine...
During which of the following military operations did the 1st Marine...
Almost 75% of all Department of the Navy Medals of Honor have been...
Honor, Courage, and Commitment are the keys to service with...
Which war marked the first time that Hospital Corpsmen wearing dental...
In what year did the Hospital Corps undergo major structural changes...
In what year did the Hospital Corps go through major structural...
Hospital Apprentice Robert Stanley (pictured above) became the first...
Honor, courage, and commitment are the key to service with...
Shock Trauma Platoons (STP) were first used during which of the...
When did Navy regulations first list "Loblolly Boy" as an...
Which of the following statements regarding Shock Trauma Platoons is...
The importance of having medical care onboard naval vessels was...
Which of the following is the key to service with distinction?
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