noun
General Slang
doc
DOK · noun · slang
A combat medic or Navy corpsman.
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A medic attached to a forward unit or infantry element; in the Marines, the Navy hospital corpsman who serves alongside them is called 'Doc.'
“Doc patched him up right there under fire.”
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doc In A Sentence
Doc patched him up right there under fire.
Origin & Usage
US military slang.
Variants
Doc
People Also Ask
What does 'doc' mean in the military?
It's the nickname for a combat medic or, in the Marines, the Navy hospital corpsman attached to the unit.
Is a military 'doc' an actual doctor?
Usually not — it's an enlisted medic or corpsman, not a physician, but troops call them 'Doc' out of respect for keeping them alive.
Why is the medic called 'Doc'?
It reflects the trust and respect infantry place in the person who treats their wounds in the field.
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