Ware Oscar L
J Spec Oper Med. 2010 Spring;10(2):26-27. doi: 10.55460/QMIP-R0JG.
As I retrace my journey through the Special Forces ranks as a Medical Sergeant (18D) and finally a Sergeant Major (18Z) in preparation for retirement, I find myself reading years of forgotten evaluations, citations, and awards. Some cause me to pause in an attempt to recall the particulars; others summon a smirk and laugh as I remember the fine men and women who played a very important role in making it happen. One particular Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) caused me to think, not that I had been immune to this before, but on this occasion, I was grappling with the words on the page. Had I truly been prepared to carry out the enormous strategic and operational scheme of maneuvers described before me? The words read:?Supervises and manages field medical activities in a conventional or unconventional warfare environment. Advises and provides tactical and technical guidance to the Detachment Commander, indigenous and allied personnel. Responsible for the planning, execution, and supervision of cross-training of detachment members in medical skills. In an unconventional warfare environment, instructs medical personnel; manages guerilla hospitals and field evacuation nets; coordinates the operation, interaction, and activities of medical facilities within an area of operation; manages a battalion-size troop medical clinic and its administrative and logistical support. Establishes a base stock of medical supplies and equipment, using internal or external procurement, storage, security, and distribution of those items. Coordinates veterinary training and support for an area requiring animal transportation or use. When directed, conducts operational and intelligence planning, preparation, and execution of detachment missions.?
在我回顾自己作为一名医疗中士（18D），最终成为一名军士长（18Z）在特种部队的晋升历程，为退休做准备时，我发现自己在阅读多年来被遗忘的评估、嘉奖和奖励记录。有些让我停下来努力回忆细节；有些则让我面带微笑，放声大笑，因为我想起了那些在这一切中发挥了非常重要作用的优秀男女军人。一份特别的士官评估报告（NCOER）让我陷入了思考，倒不是说我以前对此毫无察觉，而是在这个时候，我在反复琢磨报告上的文字。我真的做好准备去执行摆在我面前的那个庞大的战略和作战行动方案了吗？报告内容如下：“在常规或非常规战争环境中监督和管理战地医疗活动。向分遣队指挥官、当地人员和盟军人员提供战术和技术指导。负责分遣队成员医疗技能交叉培训的规划、执行和监督。在非常规战争环境中，指导医务人员；管理游击医院和战地撤离网络；协调作战区域内医疗设施的运作、互动和活动；管理一个营规模的部队医疗诊所及其行政和后勤保障。利用内部或外部采购，建立医疗用品和设备的基本库存，并负责这些物资的储存、安保和分发。协调对需要动物运输或使用的地区的兽医培训和支持。接到指示后，进行分遣队任务的作战和情报规划、准备及执行。”
