Soldiers tackle EFMB course
Staff Sgt. Ronnie Mullins, patient administration specialist, 32nd Medical Brigade, 264th Medical Battalion, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, treats a simulated casualty during the Expert Field Medical Badge Course at Fort Bliss, Aug. 8. The EFMB recognizes medics who attain a high degree of professional skill and proficiency in medical and Soldier tasks under a simulated combat environment. Soldiers are tested in multiple areas including a written test, day and night land navigation, obstacle courses, emergency medical treatment, survival skills, medevac, and a 12-mile road march to be completed in three hours.