What should I expect as a medic assigned to an HHC?

2018-07-06T16:28:01-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2018 4:34 PM

2018-07-06T16:34:56-04:00

Depends, every medic on the line or assigned to a clinic belongs to the HHC. From there you can be sent to the line under a Senior Line Medic or you will be assigned to work directly for the Senior PA or Brigade Surgeon. All dependent.

Response by MAJ Montgomery Granger made Jul 6 at 2018 4:38 PM

2018-07-06T16:38:20-04:00

Depending on the mission of the battalion, medics assigned to HHC can expect rotations at the company aid station, ambulance platoon and line companies. It is important to gain experience in all sections. Sometimes line companies get possessive of “their” Medic, so it’s important that the MED PLT LDR communicates effectively with the line company commanders regarding expectations. They don’t own you medics. Any trouble, get HCC CO involved or the BC. If that doesn’t work, there is always the BDE Surgeon, who advises the BDE CO and is a direct link to the medical chain of command. Combat arms commanders do not have the authority to direct the HHC MED PLT LDR on personnel. However, MED PLT LDR should develop good working relationships with line company CDR’s.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2018 7:04 PM

2018-07-06T19:04:28-04:00

Depends on the unit. When I was in 1/24 inf and 16th MP BDE our medics we're assigned to HHC and worked at the BAS then training after that and only did anything with the platoons assigned to when requested or needed for field training. In 2/75 our medics we're assigned to and trained with the platoons assigned.

Response by SFC David Bentley made Jul 9 at 2018 5:31 AM

2018-07-09T05:31:22-04:00

HHC/HHB/HHT, depends on the type of unit. My first time at bat as a company medic was a M113 ambulance driver in a Armor company. I guess because I didn't kill anyone, next I was the BN surgeon driver and part of the BN aid station, this was good because I got to go to all the meetings, work with the DOC and learn how the HHC ran, how BDE and the forward support medical company ran. Remember, as a new medic, never tell was stories from Camp Bullis, no one cares, we all were there, DEC 1998 for me, you were probably still hanging with your dad if you catch my drift. Big eyes, big ears, small mouth. The best medic advice I can provide is: Some patients will die no matter how well you care for them, some will live no matter how bad you fuck up, the important cases are where you make the difference; your not a medic, your a combat medic, keep your patient alive no matter what.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2019 3:04 PM

2019-03-07T15:04:56-05:00

You should expect three things.
1. Line company duty. You're assigned to one of the line companies and you’re their medic when you go to war.
2. Battalion aid station duty. You’re running sick call with the PA, keeping the aid station operable and preparing any illnesses/injuries for evacuation.
3. Motor pool duty. Some one has to drive the ambulance and maintain it.