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Hospital corpsman | |
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Issued by | United States Navy |
Type | Enlisted rating |
Abbreviation | HM |
Specialty | Medical |
A hospital corpsman (HM) or corpsman (/ˈkɔːrmən/) is an enlisted medical specialist of the United States Navy, who may also serve in a U.S. Marine Corps unit. The corresponding rating within the United States Coast Guard is health services technician (HS).