What is the closing session at EFM?
The Closing Session on Feb 15 at 5pm presents where we are and where we are going as a global industry, as experienced by the experts, speakers, and participants of EFM 2022.
What is EFM seminar program?
The program invites participants into small, mentored groups that provide the framework for understanding life and shaping actions as Christian faith is deepened. EfM seminar groups meet in local settings and online, and provide a four-year curriculum that develops a theologically informed, reflective, and articulate laity.
Who is eligible to earn the EFMB?
Personnel eligible to earn the EFMB include all officers assigned or detailed to an Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Corps, Army officers in training at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Army officers enrolled in the Health Professions Scholarship Program, Warrant Officers who have an AMEDD primary military occupational sp...
How do I prepare for the EFMB test?
Be recommended by their unit commander. Be physically and mentally prepared to cope with the rigorous demands of the EFMB test and trained in the prevention of heat related injuries. Complete a 12-mile forced march in no more than 3 hours within 3 months of the final day of EFMB testing.
What is the EFMB physical fitness assessment?
The EFMB Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) is the first graded event of the EFMB testing phase. Candidates must perform push-ups, sit-ups, and a two-mile run to an 80 point minimum standard, in accordance with the standards listed in FM 7-22, Appendix A, dated 26 October 2012 and DA Form 705, dated May 2010. Candidates must pass this GO or NO-GO event to continue competing for the EFMB. This event is not re-testable and is a non-rebuttable task. All candidates will execute height and weight screening immediately prior to in-processing or immediately following the PFA event, based on the host units` preference.
What is 68W sustainment?
It is mandatory for host units to add the 68W sustainment program to their EFMB. The 68W sustainment course will run concurrently with validation over the course of three consecutive days. This program, in combination with the Expert Field Medical Badge standardization and testing, provides units an additional avenue of ensuring continuing education and skills validation of their 68W Combat Medics. For more information regarding this program please refer to Chapter 9 in the AMEDDC&S HRCOE PAM 350-10. This chapter will detail how a host unit will supplement the EFMB standardization and testing with an additional 16 - 20 hours of didactic training and 8 hours of hands-on testing to fulfill the annual requirements set forth by the US Army EMS Programs Management Division.
What is the EFMB test?
Today, the EFMB test is the utmost challenge to the professional competence and physical endurance of the Soldier medic. It is the most sought after peacetime award in the AMEDD, and while the Combat Medical Badge is the "portrait of courage" in wartime, the Expert Field Medical Badge is undoubtedly the "portrait of excellence" in the Army all ...
How many questions are asked in the EFMB written test?
Candidates must complete 80 multiple choice questions in 1 hour 30 minutes or less. This examination is the only retestable EFMB event.
What is land navigation?
Land navigation is the second graded event of the EFMB test. During this event, candidates will demonstrate their individual proficiency in navigating from one point to another, while dismounted, without the aid of electronic navigation devices. Candidates must correctly annotate and punch at least three out of four points in under three hours in order to receive a GO for both day and night land navigation. This event is not re-testable.
How long does it take to complete the EFMB?
Complete a 12-mile forced march in no more than 3 hours within 3 months of the final day of EFMB testing.
What is the score required to pass the digital written test?
Pass the pre-requisite digital written test or re-test with a score of 60 out of 80 or higher ( 75%)