Two Army medics from the 75th Ranger Regiment were named the service's best after a 72-hour competition.
Staff Sgt. Noah Mitchell and Sgt. Derick Bosley competed against 29 other two-person teams from across the country in a series of tasks that tested their tactical, technical and critical-thinking skills.
Both of them are stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia.
The Army Best Medic Competition took place at Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, Texas, and wrapped up on Thursday. The winners were announced Friday at an award ceremony at Fort Sam Houston.
Staff Sgt. Noah Mitchell, left, and Sgt. Derick Bosley were awarded on Friday at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Photo Credit: Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr./Defense Media Activity
The teams began with a physical fitness test and combat water survival test at Fort Sam Houston. Then they were airlifted to Camp Bullis to be tested on medical first contact, tactical and evacuation care and setting up a medical evacuation.
Participants walked up to 30 miles during the competition, and tested their skills in tactical pistol and rifle marksmanship, land navigation and medical tasks.
One of the medical tasks included treating a 180-pound dummy for simulated injuries before rappelling 25 feet down a cliff with the mock patient, then loading the patient onto a helicopter.
Army Sgt. Derick Bosley treats a mock patient during the competition.
Photo Credit: Wesley Elliot/MEDCOM Public Affairs
The teams earned points after successfully completing each of the evaluated events.
The competition is hosted by Army Medical Command and conducted by the Army Medical Department Center and School. It has been held annually since the 1980s.
Participants must have earned the Expert Field Medical Badge and/or the Combat Medic Badge in order to compete.
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