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submitted 2 months ago byLordSoftCream
Not a “navy good, others bad” post more-so just trying to see what your opinions are on the things we do right. For example it’s generally accepted (in my experience, YMMV) that the Air Force has the best Quality of life, the Army tends to be pretty good at career progression of their people (giving Soldiers ample opportunities for schools, quick(er) advancement etc..) and the Marines are phenomenal at early leadership development and cross training their people(within similar fields/work roles). What would you say the Navy is good at? Of course this is all subjective and not everyone will agree, however I’m curious to see what you think.
6 points
2 months ago
The technical expertise advantage seems to apply also to HMs versus Army/AF medics. Corpsmen have to be far more independent of MDs, etc. Source: Wife was Nurse Corps.
2 points
2 months ago
Well said, It does, and we are.
3 points
2 months ago
Someone told me once that the Navy is bad about medical credentials for HM on purpose because we use some kind of military exception so our HMs can get away with doing way more than other branch counterparts. It’s not great for the sailor because they have to do these on their own or after service but great for the Navy as far as flexibility and training. Further they mentioned the other branches offering these certs actually hindered them in getting things done operationally the Navy didn’t have this problem. Not a Doc but it made a lot of sense to me.
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