MEDDAC Bavaria
EXPERT FIELD MEDICAL BADGE EFMB TESTING, GTA 2017
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany. – Participants from across the U.S. military, as well as Soldiers from NATO countries arrive at Camp Algiers in the Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA) 20 March to test their skills and endurance and win for themselves the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). Their testing takes place from 20 through 30 March, 2017. The pass rate is traditionally less than 18 percent.
Participants pictured here observe how to properly prepare for a hazardous materials (Hazmat) test scenario. They will be timed and evaluated rigidly on their memory of proper sequences and procedures; one critical mistake ore exceeding the time given may mean a "No-Go" and immediate forfeiture of the badge.
The Expert Field Medical Badge is awarded to military personnel who complete a variety of physical, mental and written tests that determine their ability to quickly, accurately and effectively perform complex life-saving medical tasks while in a variety of hostile environments and situations. The EFMB is considered the medical equivalent of the Expert Infantryman's Badge, but is statistically harder to earn than the EIB.
This year's EFMB is hosted by the 212th Combat Support Hospital, 30th Medical Command. Qualification for the badge is considered a grueling experience by those who have earned it and the majority of participants do not make it to the final round.
The more than 200 U.S. and NATO servicemembers vying for the coveted badge come from posts across Europe. EFMB orientation takes place from 20 – 27 March with testing beginning Monday, 27 March and concluding on 30 March.
To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria (BMEDDAC) visit the BMEDDAC website at rhce.amedd.army.mil/bavaria
Photo by U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria Public Affairs (Released).
EXPERT FIELD MEDICAL BADGE EFMB TESTING, GTA 2017
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany. – Participants from across the U.S. military, as well as Soldiers from NATO countries arrive at Camp Algiers in the Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA) 20 March to test their skills and endurance and win for themselves the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). Their testing takes place from 20 through 30 March, 2017. The pass rate is traditionally less than 18 percent.
Participants pictured here observe how to properly prepare for a hazardous materials (Hazmat) test scenario. They will be timed and evaluated rigidly on their memory of proper sequences and procedures; one critical mistake ore exceeding the time given may mean a "No-Go" and immediate forfeiture of the badge.
The Expert Field Medical Badge is awarded to military personnel who complete a variety of physical, mental and written tests that determine their ability to quickly, accurately and effectively perform complex life-saving medical tasks while in a variety of hostile environments and situations. The EFMB is considered the medical equivalent of the Expert Infantryman's Badge, but is statistically harder to earn than the EIB.
This year's EFMB is hosted by the 212th Combat Support Hospital, 30th Medical Command. Qualification for the badge is considered a grueling experience by those who have earned it and the majority of participants do not make it to the final round.
The more than 200 U.S. and NATO servicemembers vying for the coveted badge come from posts across Europe. EFMB orientation takes place from 20 – 27 March with testing beginning Monday, 27 March and concluding on 30 March.
To learn more about the people and facilities of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria (BMEDDAC) visit the BMEDDAC website at rhce.amedd.army.mil/bavaria
Photo by U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Bavaria Public Affairs (Released).