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Can a doctor become a commando in India?
Yes you can join Para SF as army doctor not as combatant. After joing army as a doctor you need to go through MOBC(MEDICAL OFFICER BASIC COURSE)in ARMYMEDICAL CORPS CENTER AND COLLEGE , LUCKNOW.
How can I join Indian Army after doctor?
Applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, who have passed their final MBBS examination in first or second attempt and completed internship for grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Medical Corps. Applicants who have taken more than two chances in final MBBS need not apply.
What is a army doctor called?
PMO = principal medical officer, the seniormost doctor at the division level. Usually a specialist with the rank of brigadier. RMO = regimental medical officer (normally an army general practitioner with additional training in pre-hospital emergency care and occupational medicine).
Do AFMC doctors get guns?
Yes, they do. While medics historically didn’t carry weapons, today’s combat medics are not only trained to fight, but are allowed to defend themselves if they come under attack, usually at short range and usually in response to a surprise attack while attending to or evacuating a wounded patient.
Do Military doctors fight in war?
Do Army doctors get medals?
Three Army doctors have been honoured with the Sena Medal for gallantry for taking on terrorists and saving the lives of their colleagues during an attack on Indians in Kabul last year.
What is the procedure to become a doctor in Indian Army?
1. Every doctor in Indian Army (medical/dental) undergoes MOBC (Medical Officers Basic Course). During the course you are asked to opt for various courses such as paratrooper. Recruiters from this field hospital visit trainee medical officers during MOBC.
Can a doctor serve in the Indian Army as an RMO?
Apart from the serving as RMO in Para and Para (SF) battalions, a doctor can also serve with the Para Field Ambulance which is part of 50 (I) Para Brigade. This unit provides the organic medical support to this brigade*.
Can a doctor join Special Forces in the Army?
yes, any one in the army can. Infact many of the special forces operatives are from medical corps. special forces is a volunteer regiment,that is anyone in the army can volunteer to join it.
Are there any field hospitals in the Indian Army?
There is a dedicated and highly decorated full fledged Field Hospital in Indian Army which is composed of only paratroopers (each and every trade ranging from Nursing Assistants, Medical Officers, Dental Officers, General Surgeon, Anesthetist to Commanding Officer is a paratrooper) which is part of a para brigade of Indian Army.