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What to Expect at EFMB

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EXPERT FIELD MEDICAL BADGE TEST CONTROL OFFICE


Topics

• In-processing• Standardization• Testing• Out-processing• Frequently Asked Questions


References

• AMEDDC&S Pam 350-10• Additional Information Available on the

EFMB Web Site on AKO– https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/140048

https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/140048


In-processing

• Candidates arrive at EFMB In-processing site– It is the candidate and their chain of

command’s responsibility for coordinating transportation to the EFMB site

– In-processing site location may require host unit to transport candidates out to field EFMB site

• Complete in-processing paperwork– Host unit may require administrative paperwork

to be completed


In-processing Cont.

• Provide copies of required documentation:– Commander’s Recommendation Memo– APFT Card– Weapon Qualification Card– CPR Certification Card/Memo

• Equipment shakedown– Layout all required equipment necessary for

completing EFMB Testing– See Table 2-2 AMEDDC&S Pam 350-10 and

host unit EFMB MOI or Candidate Letter


In-processing Cont.

• Issued sensitive items– See MOI or Candidate Letter– May be required to bring from unit

• Issued sleep area– Normally broken down by platoons– Candidate will move bags to sleep area

• In-briefing– Host unit will give a briefing to address safety,

rules, and other issues


Standardization

• What is Standardization Week?– Standardize the candidates on how the host unit

will conduct EFMB testing IAW the standards of AMEDDC&S Pam 350-10

– Training prior to EFMB is the responsibility of the candidate’s chain of command, not the unit hosting the EFMB

– Most sites do not cover the written test subjects• Time Frame

– Normally conducted over 4 or 5 days

ExampleEFMB Standardization Week

Day 1Tues.

Day 2Wed.

Day 3Thur.

Day 4Fri.

Day 5Sat.

1st Plt

AM INPROC CTL1 DLN CTL 3 CTL 2

PM Study CTL 1 NLN CTL 3 CTL 2

2nd Plt

AM INPROC CTL 2 CTL 1 DLN CTL 3

PM Study CTL 2 CTL 1 NLN CTL 3

3rd Plt

AM INPROC CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 1 DLN

PM NLN CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 1 Study

4th Plt

AM INPROC DLN CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 1

PM Study NLN CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 1


Standardization Cont.

• Daily Schedule (Determined by Host Site)– Wake up and personal hygiene– Breakfast (Usually a hot meal)– Formation and movement to lanes– Lane standardization– Lunch (Usually a MRE eaten on the lane)– Lane standardization– Movement back to site– Dinner (Usually a hot meal)– Study hall



• Lane Standardization – Standardize how tasks will be tested and

CTLs will be ran during testing– This is the candidates time to ask questions

or clarify any “grey” areas– Day and night land navigation can only be

negotiated one time during standardization



• Study Halls– Host unit are required to hold study halls daily

during standardization and testing– Evaluators assist candidates with any

questions or allow them to practice on equipment

– Excellent opportunity for the candidates to get one-on-one with the evaluators

Study Halls


Testing

• What is Testing Week?– Candidates will be evaluated on every EFMB

task IAW the standards in AMEDDC&S Pam 350-10

– Candidates will normally go by platoons to CTLs for testing

• Time Frame– Conducted over no longer than 120 hours

from start of written test until the end of road march

ExampleEFMB Testing Week

Day 1Sun.

Day 2Mon.

Day 3Tues.

Day 4Wed.

Day 5Thur.

Day 6Fri

1st Plt

AM WT CTL 1 DLN CTL 3 CTL 2 12 Mile Foot Marc

h and Graduatio

n

PM Study CTL 1 NLN CTL 3 WRT

2nd Plt

AM WT CTL 2 CTL 1 DLN CTL 3

PM Study CTL 2 CTL 1 NLN WRT

3rd Plt

AM WT CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 1 DLN

PM NLN CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL1 WRT

4th Plt

AM WT DLN CTL 3 CTL 2 CTL 1

PM Study NLN CTL 3 CTL 2 WRT


Testing Cont.

• Daily Schedule (Determined by Host Site)– Wake up and personal hygiene– Breakfast (Usually a hot meal)– Formation and movement to lanes– Lane testing– Lunch (Usually a MRE eaten on the lane)– Lane testing– Movement back to site– Dinner (Usually a hot meal)– Study hall or night land nav or rebuttal board


Testing Cont.

• Written Test• Combat Testing Lanes (CTLs), comprised of:

– Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Tasks– Communication Tasks– Warrior Skills Tasks– Medical and Casualty Evacuation Tasks

• Day and Night Land Navigation• Road March


Testing Cont.

• Written Test– Test Briefing– Complete Administrative Portion of Bubble

Sheet– Complete Written Test– Turn-in paperwork and write rebuttal– Receive Go/No-Go


Testing Cont.

• Combat Testing Lanes (CTL)– Lane and Safety Briefings– Negotiate Lane– Receive Go/No-Go– Candidate writes rebuttal at this time

PCI’s

CTL 1 (Example) Testing Lane Flow Diagram

SP

M16A2/M4 disassemble, assemble, & function check [4 min]

Move under direct fire {5 min}

Correct malfunction of M16A2/M4 [<1 min]

EP

Two-person carries/drags {5 min}

One-person carries/drags

{5 min}

Control bleeding w/Tourniquet {5 min}

CARE UNDER FIRE

TACTICAL FIELD CARE

CASEVAC

Control bleeding w/Hemostatic Dressing {10 min}

Conducted at various points on lane

Perform a TCCC patient assessment {20 min}

Triage casualties {5 min}

Insert nasopharyngeal airway {2 min}

Initiate treatment for shock/Prevent hypothermia {5 min}Initiate saline lock and IV {10 min}

Immobilize fractured arm {5 min}

Control bleeding with dressings {5 min}

LEGEND FRAGO Candidate Casualties Noncandidates

SNIPER FIRE

Load FLA [15 min}

23

1

5

4

[Estimated time for lane]2 hours 2 min

#

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

3

Start Next Candidate


Treat penetrating chest wound {5 min}

Perform needle chest decompression {5 min}

Open abdominal wound {5 min}

Open head wound {5 min}

Treat eye injury {5 min}

IED ATTACK

6

45

Start New Candidate Every 30 minutes

3 Identical Lanes


SP

EP

Don protective mask {1 min}

MOPP IV [8 min]

Self decon [5 min]

Nerve agent self-aid [5 min]

Store protective mask [1 min]

MOPP gear exchange [20 min]

NBC 1 Report [10 min]

Explosive Hazard Report

[5 min]

React to indirect fire

{5 min}

React to UXO {5 min}

Load 5-ton [15 min]

ALL CLEAR

LEGENDFRAGO Candidate Casualties Noncandidates

23

1

4

5

Load M998 [15 min]

[Estimated time for lane]1 hour 35 min

#

M9 disassemble, assemble, & function check [3 min]

PCI’s



4 Identical Lanes w/ 2 Lanes Rotating

Candidates on Vehicles


SP

EP

SKED {5 min}

Extricate from vehicle {15 min}

Assemble & operate SINCGARS [5 min]

Load FH/COMSEC [10 min]

PCI’s

LEGENDFRAGO Candidate Casualties Noncandidates

2

1

Establish LZ {10 min}

Load UH-60 [10 min]

MEDEVAC request [5 min]

Litter carries {15 min}

Move over, through, or around obstacles

{5 min)

3

4

56

[Estimated time for lane]1 hour 20 min

#



3 Identical Lanes w/All Lanes Rotating Into the UH-60

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Testing Cont.

• Day and Night Land Navigation– Lane and Safety Briefing– Verify Pace Count and Compass Verification– Shake Down– Issue Map and Grade Sheet– Move to Start Points– Negotiate Course– Turn-in Map and Grade Sheet– Receive Go/No-Go

Land Navigation


Testing Cont.

• Rebuttal Board– Test Board Given Rebuttal Form(s) for Review– Candidate Appears Before Test Board

• Candidate reports to Test Board Chairperson (TBC)• Renders his/her side of the story• Candidate dismissed and asked to wait outside

– Evaluator and Lane NCOIC Appear Before Test Board• Evaluator and Lane NCOIC report to TBC• Render their side of the story• Dismissed and asked to wait outside


Testing Cont.• Rebuttal Board Continued

– Test Board Deliberates• May call Candidate or Evaluator again if more

questioning is required• Test Board votes• Test Board Chairperson has the deciding vote if there

is a tie

– Test Board Renders Decision to Candidate• Render a decision on the candidate’s rebuttal at the end of

the rebuttal board. • The test board can not delay adjudication until a later date.• Test Board writes decision on rebuttal form and signs

Test Board


Testing Cont.

• Road March– Pre-Inspection– Route and Safety Briefing– Road March– Post-Inspection– Medical Clearance

Foot March


Testing Cont.

• Graduation Ceremony– Rehearsal– Formation– Speaker– Presentation of Badges– Post Ceremony

Awards Ceremony


Out-processing

• Check in with EFMB TOC and coordinate transportation/pick-up

• Clear sleep area• Turn in sensitive items, if applicable• Complete out-processing/paperwork• Sign out of EFMB site

• NOTE: Steps may vary dependent on the point of EFMB testing that you out-process


Frequently Asked Questions

• I want to go out for EFMB. How do I get a slot?– Check with your chain of command and training

NCO to inform them that you are interested in going out for EFMB

– Check the EFMB Web Site for approved EFMB Test sites, dates, & POC information https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/140048

– Go through your chain of command to contact POC and obtain a slot



• Who is authorized to be awarded the EFMB?– Officers must be assigned or detailed to an AMEDD

corps. This includes Army officers in training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. It also includes Army officers enrolled in the Health professions Scholarship program.

– Warrant officers must have an AMEDD primary MOS controlled by The Surgeon General. Warrant officer pilots with a “D” special qualifications identifier (Aeromedical Evacuation Pilot) and assigned to an air ambulance unit are also eligible.

– Enlisted personnel must have an AMEDD primary MOS or MOS 18D. This includes all MOSs in the 68-CMF.

– Other service and allied candidates must be either medical personnel or serving in comparable medical positions



• What qualifications/paperwork is required to go out to EFMB?– Ensure the following are completed correctly/current

IAW AMEDDC&S Pam 350-10 & EFMB Website:• Commander’s Recommendation Memo: See EFMB website.

Figure 2-2 of AMEDDC&S Pam 350-10 example has changed.• APFT Scorecard: Passed within 6 months of EFMB test end

date. No alternate events authorized.• Weapon Qualification Card: Qualified within 1 year of EFMB

test end date.• CPR Certification Card/Memo: Valid through the EFMB test

end date.

NOTE: See the MOI or Candidate Letter for any additional documentation required.



• What do I need to bring to EFMB?– All equipment listed in Table 2-2 of AMEDDC&S

Pam 350-10• Make sure everything is operational and serviceable

– See the MOI or Candidate Letter put out by the unit hosting the EFMB for any additional required items and guidance• Some sites may require you to bring your

M16A2/M4, protective mask, cot, etc. while other sites may issue this equipment on site



• What additional items should I bring?– Baby wipes– Personal hygiene items (i.e. toothbrush,

toothpaste, soap, razors, shaving cream, tampons, towel, washcloth, flip flops, etc.)

– Rags to clean weapon, mask, boots, etc.– Weapon cleaning kit– Extra batteries for flashlight– Extra ink pens and paper– Extra t-shirts, socks, under garments, etc.



• What additional items should I bring (Cont)?– Sleeping bag/mat, poncho liner, Cold/Wet

weather gear– Extra protractors and mechanical pencils, small

clipboard, 3 x 5 cards, and zip lock bags (land nav). An extra compass is a good idea too.

– References (AMEDDC&S 350-10, STP 8-68W13-SM-TG, FMI 4-02.46, FM 4-25.12, and STP 21-1-SMCT) and additional EFMB study material.

– Copies of CDR’s memo, APFT/Weapon/CPR Cards. See website to ensure correct!!!!!!!



• The unit I’m assigned to isn’t issued some of the equipment listed on the packing list and/or MOI. What do I do?– It is you and your chain of command’s

responsibility to obtain all required items• For CIF issued items, have your CDR sign a memo

listing required items & reason needed. Take memo to CIF.

• For other items, make contact with a local TOE unit or other unit who has these items organic to them (i.e. M291 Kit, Chemical Light Stick)

• If problems, contact EFMB host unit prior



• I don’t have the new molle system, LBE, ballistic helmet, etc. Can I use the older versions that were issued to me?– Yes you can. If you were issued any of the

older equipment (i.e. LBV, ruck, kelvar helmet, etc.), these can be used in lieu of the new equipment. Host unit will issue the approved packing list

– You may also use a hydration system (i.e. camelback) in lieu of the second canteen.



• My chain of command told me that I will be trained for EFMB when I get to the site. Is this true?– This is one of the biggest misconceptions out

there when it comes to EFMB. No you won’t.– It is your chain of command’s responsibility to

train you prior to EFMB testing. – You will receive “standardization” on how EFMB

testing will be conducted – If you don’t train prior to EFMB, the probability

of you earning the badge is low, but possible



• My chain of command doesn’t conduct any EFMB training. What can I do to get ready?– You’re not alone. Unfortunately, many units out

there don’t train their Soldiers prior to going to EFMB.

– Check with other local units to see if they are doing any training and try to piggyback on it

– Visit the EFMB Web Site for advise, training tips, references, and other EFMB Material. Start by reading through the references. • https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/140048



• What will the living conditions be like when I go out to EFMB?– You will sleep in some form of tent during

testing, which may or may not have lights or heat/AC. They may house you in a building in a field site.

– You will probably have Porta-Lets for bathrooms

– You may or may not get any showers or only one/two the whole time you are out at EFMB

– You will normally get hot breakfast and dinner with MRE’s for lunch

Example of Living Conditions

Example of Field Dining Facility


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