A video series from Commander, Submarine Group (SUBGRU) 9 highlighting the different rates that comprise our Submarine Force. This episode focuses on submarine independent duty corpsman (IDC) – IDCs perform diagnostic procedures, advanced first aid, basic life support, nursing procedures, minor surgery, clinical laboratory procedures and other routine and emergency health care all while operating deep under the ocean's surface. SUBGRU-9 exercises operational and administrative control authority for assigned submarine commands and units in the Pacific Northwest providing oversight for shipboard training, personnel, supply and material readiness of SSBNs and their crews. SUBGRU-9 is also responsible for nuclear submarines undergoing...
