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Learn about the history, organization and roles of the Medical Corps, a staff branch of the U.S. Army Medical Department consisting of commissioned medical officers. The article covers the origins, development, education and achievements of the MC from 1775 to present day.
Find out the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes and descriptions for enlisted soldiers, officer areas of concentration (AOC) for commissioned officers, and warrant officer military occupational specialty (WOMOS) for warrant officers in the US Army. See the changes and updates in the personnel management systems since 2004.
Find out the NATO country codes for Macedonia (MK or MKD) and other countries, based on ISO 3166-1 or FIPS 10-4 standards. Learn about the history and changes of the codes, and the exceptions and variations for some entities.
Learn about the history, missions, and operations of MARS, a civilian auxiliary program sponsored by the US Department of Defense. MARS provides contingency communications support for the military and conducts annual cross-band tests and exercises.
Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) is a military research complex and installation in Natick, Massachusetts, that develops food, clothing, shelters, and other support items for the U.S. military. It is a component of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command and has several tenant units and facilities, including the CCDC Soldier Center.
Learn about the history, organization and missions of the Army Reserve, a reserve force of the United States Army. The Army Reserve consists of reserve officers, enlisted members and units that can be mobilized in times of war or national emergency.
The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) is located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and develops, trains, and educates health care personnel and leaders. It comprises the 32d Medical Brigade, the U.S. Army Medical Professional Training Brigade (MPTB), and the AMEDD Noncommissioned Officers Academy (NCOA).
Learn about the weapons, medical gear, and protective equipment carried by U.S. Army medics on the battlefield. See the list of items, such as IV fluids, tourniquets, airway devices, and diagnostic equipment, that a medic may need to treat wounded soldiers or civilians.