Corpsman Shorts
Description: A hospital corpsman is an enlisted medical specialist of the United States Navy, who may also serve in a U.S. Marine Corps unit. The corresponding rating within the United States Coast Guard is health services technician (HS). Medics and corpsmen in Vietnam fought alongside their fellow soldiers and Marines — many carried rifles, sidearms, even hand grenades along with their medical kits.
Description: A circular emblem with a gold border. The inner circle has a navy background with white text. Inside, a red cross shape is prominent, featuring a pair of golden wings, a parachute, a snorkel, goggles, a small shield with 'SARC' and an anchor. White oars and a gold anchor with rope are also visible.
Description: A circular emblem with a dark navy background and a gold border. It features a central red cross with a gold caduceus and red ribbon. Above is a gold parachute, flanked by large gold wings. Below is a green fist. Text reads 'SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN' and 'THE DIFFICULT ANYTIME THE IMPOSSIBLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY'.
Description: The hospital corpsman works in a wide variety of capacities and locations, including shore establishments such as naval hospitals and clinics, aboard ships, and as the primary medical caregivers for sailors while underway. Hospital corpsmen are frequently the only medical care-giver available in many fleet or Marine units on extended deployment. In addition, hospital corpsmen perform duties as assistants in the prevention and treatment of disease and injury and assist health care professionals in providing medical care to sailors and their families.
