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They’re designated as a Special Operations force, so yes. They go through the same pipeline as Force Recon and fall under MARSOC. This is half right. Some SARCs perform advanced trauma procedures in a hostile or combat environment often independently behind enemy lines.
The Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen use their paramedic skills to provide advanced medical support and other emergency medical procedures related to the hazards of swimming, open and closed circuit SCUBA diving, and military freefall during amphibious reconnaissance operations.
Can Sarcs go to Ranger school?
As a SARC becomes seasoned and competent in all the other aspects aside from medicine in the teams, he can be elected to attend advanced schools such as Ranger, Freefall, Sniper, Jumpmaster, etc. This is what every SARC aspires to as he grows in the team environment.
What do SARC do?
A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) can offer confidential medical, practical and emotional support to people who have recently been raped or sexually assaulted. If you have recently been raped or sexually assaulted, you can get help and support at a SARC, if there is one in your area.
The term SARC is used as an acronym for Special Amphibious RECON Corpsman. Here is an email from a young man seeking to join the Navy and become an HM and serve with RECON or MarSOC units.
How do I become a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman (SARC)?
In order to even qualify to become a Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC), an individual has to complete the necessary requisite training to become a “Greenside Corpsman”. This training includes Corpsman ‘A’ School and Field Medical School.
How do I become a corpsman for the Marines?
Ensure your enlistment contract states you are slated to attend Navy Hospital Corpsman A-School. Go through Corps school and become Navy Corpsman. 2) Volunteer to go Green side, meaning you want to be a Corpsman for the Marines.
What is the SARC training pipeline?
The SARC pipeline starts with the Basic Reconnaissance Prep Course. Follow on training once assigned to a team, depending on the units specific operational requirements.