Physician's Mate

Medical Duty Uniform

The Physician's Mate trains and supervises Medical crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Medical personnel; leads triage and emergency medical efforts when necessary; co-ordinates all personnel cross-trained in emergency medical operations; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief Medical Officer (except where surgical procedures must be performed) if so ordered. The Physician's Mate reports to the Chief Medical Officer Officer.

It should be noted that this position is mostly for larger ships and bases as the Assistant Chief Medical Officer usually performs these duties on smaller vessels.

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