I've been looking at some sites on the net and I was wondering if anyone knows of any Canadian medics who have earned the US Army EFMB. Basically it's a 5 day series of tests including stretcher evac obstacles, EMT skills, 12 miles speed march, comms, survival skills, NBCD etc. As well you have to score at least 180 on the APFT and qualify to marksman on the M16. If it's not possible to get on the American course then how the hell do we get a qualification like this created in Canada. Something like this would be excellent for not only improving medical skills but also pushing soldiers to excel in basic soldiering skills and physical fitness. |