Monday, 15 January 2018

U.S. Army’s New ‘Holistic Medics’ Treating Gunshot Wounds with Crystals and Essential Oils Is Satire

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Reports that the U.S. Army’s new “holistic medics” are using crystals and essential oils to treat gunshot wounds are false. Rumors that a new kind of medic is using alternative medical treatments on the battlefield stemmed from a well-known military satire website.


The fake claim originated on the Duffel Blog, a website known for publishing parody news and military satire. The article claimed that the U.S. Army introduced a new “holistic medic” that would employ alternative medications and aromatherapy techniques to treat gunshot wounds. It purported:


In an effort to match the broad range of medical treatments available to the civilian population, the U.S. Army has introduced a new breed of battlefield medic, the service announced Friday.


The new MOS, Complementary Medicine Specialist (69W), or “holistic medic,” will be trained in a variety of alternative medical treatments, ranging from aromatherapy to interventional prayer, and will be authorized to prescribe medications like megavitamins and homeopathic dilutions.


[…] In lieu of conventional trauma supplies like bandages, tourniquets, and chest seals, holistic medics’ aid bags will be stocked with colon cleanse kits, prayer beads, and ginkgo biloba auto-injectors.


The report, however, is entirely fabricated. While the Army does offer alternative medicine choices and holistic treatments, the “holistic medics” and details referenced in the story are completely made-up. Duffel Bag clearly states in their disclaimer that articles are not meant to be taken seriously:


We are in no way, shape, or form, a real news outlet. Everything on this website is satirical and the content of this site is a parody of a news organization. No composition should be regarded as truthful, and no reference of an individual, company, or military unit seeks to inflict malice or emotional harm.


Here are some examples of people sharing the satirical story on social media:


Social Media Shares Satirical Story about Army’s “Holistic Medics” Using Crystals to Treat Gunshot Wounds










Have you seen the satirical story about the U.S. Army’s “holistic medics” using crystals and essential oils to treat gunshot wounds circulating social media? What are your thoughts on the military satire site? Sound off in the comments section below!


Photo credit: Sgt. 1st Class Michel Sauret, U.S. Army



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