Field Medic O.C.C.  

 In emergencies or in combat, physicians are not always immediately available to treat the wounded. When a medical emergency arises and a physician is not available treatment falls to the Field Medic. The Field Medic is trained in a variety of medical techniques ranging from basic first aid to field surgery. They are not as specialized as a proper physician, but when in the field with a bullet in your shoulder, beggars cannot be choosers.

The Field Medic is trained in the examination and treatment of battlefield patients, interviewing the patients to obtain medical histories. They are trained in basic patient maintenance and diagnostic procedures such as taking a pulse and administering medication (injections, pills, etc). Preparation of biological samples for laboratory analysis as well as basic pathology, biopsy and dissection techniques.

In the field and M.A.S.H. hospitals the Field Medic performs the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician including emergency medical treatment, basic nursing care, minor surgical procedures, clinical laboratory procedures and analysis and diagnostic procedures of potential heath threats and diseases.

Other area’s of expertise the Field Medic must be proficient in is the administration and monitoring of pharmaceutical drugs. They will have to prepare drugs and medications for medical treatment. This includes sterilization of equipment through correct dosage estimations and administration of the medication itself. The Field Medic must weigh and measure drugs and chemicals in the correct amounts and order to produce the prescribed medication. The Field Medic is responsible for all the drugs and chemicals under his or her watch. They must keep records of drug prescriptions and the amounts used. As such they must also be fluent in Military Pharmacy Laws and regulations. If drugs go missing from a Field Medics stores, he or she will be held responsible. If the Field Medic is found to be falsifying records or selling the drugs stiff punishments will soon follow.

Attribute Requirements: A high IQ. of no less then 10, ME. of 14 or higher , and a high PE. is ideal but not mandatory.

Physical Demands: Field Medics may have to life and carry wounded or injured personnel during emergency operations. Air medical evacuation personnel must also pass a standard flight exam. As well as normal colour vision and the ability to speak clearly.

Hand To Hand: Basic can be upgraded to expert at the cost of 1 other skill. To change to martial arts (or assassin if evil) cost 3 other skills.

O.C.C. Related Skills: Select seven other skills, but at least two must be from either Technical or Science. Plus select two additional skills at level 3 and 6. Select one other skill at levels 8, 10 and 12. All new skills start at first level proficiency.

Secondary Skills: The character also gets to select six secondary skills from the list, excluding those marked ‘none or only’.

Additional Equipment Available: Additional equipment and weapons are available upon request. Common additional equipment made available includes enhanced body armor, Humvee or other similar form of transportation. Various communications gear such as recording devices, scramblers, de-scramblers, etc. Portable Laboratory Equipment, Medical Transports and Extensive Diagnostic and Surgical Equipment.

  The character also has access to most military bases (medium to high level security clearance) and military doctors, hospitals and other facilities. 

Note: Availability of equipment and resources may depend upon the local commander; supply stock, location, casualties and combat condition. The Field Medic is typically at the middle to high end of the priority list.

Money: The Field Medic gets a roof over their head, food, clothing, medical care and all other basic necessities are provided free of charge as part of their salary. The character also receives a monthly wage based on their current rank. Most characters start their military career with a few hundred dollars savings (2D4 x100). At base level (Captain) the character earns $2,161.20 per month of service.

  Field Medics quarters are a nice, dormitory style barracks. Eight Medics share one dormitory area. Each gets a small bedroom in a common area and a work desk a personnel computer. All share one bathroom, a sitting area, and a living room area. Or the soldier can opt to live off base at his or her own expense. 

Rank:  All Field Medics start field duty at a rank of Captain.