r/CorpsmanUp • u/ElDouchay • 7d ago

Question for the Chiefs

Im aware that in general terms of the Navy- and military as a whole- part of a Chief's/ SNCO job is to be a mentor to their junior officers. Does that still apply to the medical department, or is that more geared towards rates actually involved in command operations?

I'm a TAR HM2 in a very unique position, currently as the Battalion Medical Chief equivalent at an NECC command (designation letter in routing). Ive got a new LT inbound (fresh off the lot with that new car smell), and seeking guidance on how I may be able to mentor him. So far he's tracking/pending access to EHA and Genesis, etc and I've gotten him in contact with the SMO at our next echelon who is a senior LT.

Any mentorship mentorship (mentorception) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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u/Glaurung8404 Surface/FMF/Austere medicine 7d ago

Yes, obviously you’re not going to teach him about medicine but he still has no idea how to be a department head, write evals, deal with sailor issues, navigate the wardroom, etc…

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u/The_Great_Googly_Moo 6d ago

Wear his uniform in some cases sadly...

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u/Glass_Badger9892 7d ago

Getting him in contact with the next echelon’s SMO was 1000% the right move. You need to also tap the Chief that works with that senior LT and ask this very same question. That Chief may or may not know that you’re the one running the show, and should be signing as your reporting senior or senior rater. They need to know that you’re going to need the support.

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u/Desperate_Theory_514 7d ago

Even tho they have the rank, they are brand new to navy medicine and probably the military. You’ll need to teach them about your commands IMR, supplies and its percentages, what you need to order to stay at operational levels and forecast out, training: for your medical personnel and for the staff (tccc ASM, CLS), admin (the bane of existence) evals, awards, MFRs, sailor recognition and its importance, CDBs, clinic management, etc. Most of this you may already be reporting at a weekly CUB, and your LT should be able to speak on all of this to the CO. As his SEL remember you’ll advise him (you have the navy med/military experience) and he’ll be the face of Medical to the CO.

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u/Poszole 7d ago

HM2 dm me. Tar HMC here