1A.27 July 1775 is when congress authorized the establishment of medical service. This date is known as the Anniversary of the Army Medical department. The establishment of a Medical Service supports the United States missions during times of peace and war. During the inter-war years, it became apparent that the Army required a permanent Medical Service .The importance of this move is to ensure the Army maintains a staffed medical capability ready to execute its mission during times of peace and/or war.
22. What is General Order #29? What is the significance of this order to you?
General order #29 assigned enlisted members to the hospital corps permanently attaching them to the medical department. General order #29 was published April of 1887 This act of congress allowed the organization of the United States Army Hospital Corp. This act acknowledged the Hospital corps as part of the medical field and Outlined qualifications, personnel requirements, and career specifics for the Hospital corps.
3.Explain the lineage of the "Hospital Steward" (Medical NCO) in the U.S. Army and give some significant milestones