HCB 101 - HOSPITAL CORPSMAN BASIC PROGRAM INTRODUCTION EXAM
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HCB 101 - HOSPITAL CORPSMAN BASIC PROGRAM INTRODUCTION EXAM
Caduceus
Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
Sickbay
Where sick and injured men were taken for care
Cockpit
Another name for sickbay
Surgeon Steward
First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
Medal of Honor
The Med...
HCB 101 - HOSPITAL CORPSMAN BASIC PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION EXAM
Caduceus
Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
Sickbay
Where sick and injured men were taken for care
Cockpit
Another name for sickbay
Surgeon Steward
First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States
government. It is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is
conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through
conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
Distinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a
member of the United States Army (and previously, the United States Army Air Forces). It is awarded for
extraordinary heroism.
Navy Cross
The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the
United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, (and to members of the Coast Guard when operating under the
authority of the Department of the Navy). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism.
Silver Star
The Silver Star is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded to a member of the
United States Armed Forces. It is awarded for gallantry in action.
Bronze Star
According to public.navy.mil, "The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any
capacity in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or
herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, while
engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations
,involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly forces engaged in an
armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
When was the first direction given to the organization of Navy Medicine published?
1775
Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of the United Colonies of North America
Article 16
A typical medical section is limited to -
2 or 3 men
What is a ship's surgeon?
Trained Physician
What is a surgeon's mate?
Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon
When did Congress mandate newly comissioned sailing warships to contain a "cockpit" for treatment
of the sick and injured; unofficially reestablish need for enlisted medical personnel?
March 2, 1799
What nickname was created for the Corpsman forerunners?
Loblolly Boys
How did the nickname "Loblolly Boys" came to be?
They served a porridge called "loblolly" to the sick and injured
Loblolly Boys became an official rate in what year?
1814
When did the Loblolly Boys serve during the Quasi-War with France?
1797 - 1800
When did the Loblolly Boys serve during the first Barbary War?
1801 - 1805
Who was the first Loblolly Boy?
John Wall
Who was the first Loblolly Boy POW?
John Domyn
,Who was the first African-American Loblolly Boy?
Joseph Anderson
When was the title Surgeon Steward used?
Age of American expansion to the end of the Civil War (1820 - 1865)
Surgeon Steward was first seen in the Navy pay charts in what year?
1841
What is the first enlisted rating requiring specific qualifications?
Surgeon Steward
Nurse
1861 - 1873
Who was applied to junior enlisted medical personnel and served concurrently with Surgeon Steward?
Nurse
Baymen
Early 1870's - 1898
Which title replaced Nurse for junior medical enlisted?
Baymen
Apothecary
1866 - 1898
What does the the Greek word, apothēkē mean?
To put away
What was the 14th century term for "pharmacists" ?
Apothecary
When did Apothecary consolidate to one senior Petty Officer?
March 1869
Requirement and Duties of an Apothecary
Required to have a vast pharmaceutical knowledge; Duties include: anesthesia, mixing/ distributing
medications, correspondence, logistics, and training of Baymen
Who are the 2 apothecaries of distinction?
Cornelius O'Leary and Robert Stanley
, Who signed the birth of the United States Navy Hospital Corps
President William McKinley
Navy Hospital Corps Birthday
June 17, 1898
What does WAVES stand for?
Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Who is Robert Stanley?
The first Hospital Corps recipient of the Medal of Honor
How many senior apothecaries did the Secretary of the Navy appoint?
25
Since when was Bethesda Naval Hospital the Flagship of Navy Medicine?
November 11, 1940
Where was WAVES commissioned?
U.S. Naval Hospital, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
Where was the first Hospital Corps School established?
Portsmouth, VA
How many of the first Hospital Apprentices graduated?
29
When did the did the first Hospital Apprentices graduate?
December 15, 1902
When did Congress authorize the expansion of Hospital Corps to 3.5% of all Navy? the
1916
When was Hospital Corps School established in Great Lakes, IL
1917
When did the Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes close?
1921
When was the Hospital Corps School established in San Diego, CA?
1928
When did the first Hospital Corps School for WAVES commission?
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