Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Training Supplement: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, Volume 8 Edition 4, Fall 2008
Abstract
This document is a compilation of open source material collected and analyzed by the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) from special operations medical personnel deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism. The majority of the observations, insights, and lessons (OIL); tactics, techniques, and procedures; and best practices are derived from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom actions in theater and lessons learned. However, because special operations forces (SOF) are globally engaged executing missions across the full spectrum of operations, OIL from numerous areas of responsibility have been included. Special operations capabilities are employed as far forward and as close to the point of wounding as possible. SOF administer tactical combat casualty care while under fire to save lives and maintain the operator in the fight. Special operations medical personnel must provide austere trauma care to sustain the wounded. Casualty evacuation coordination is a must to insure casualties can reach forward Level II/III surgical care facilities but may be limited in response time due to area of operations. The term special operations medic used throughout this document is meant to be inclusive of USASOC medical personnel; United States Air Force Special Operations Command pararescuemen and independent duty medical technician personnel; United States Naval Special Warfare Command Sea, Air, Land and independent duty corpsmen; and United States Marine Special Operations Command corpsmen. This supplement is being formatted into a handbook to be published by CALL.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA519796