FM/BP-1397.V3.00 - Medical roles ORBAT requirements
- The squad medic may only be in the direct element of the squad leader.
- The platoon medic may only be in the direct element of the platoon leader or company leader.
- Squad sized operations must have at least two medic capable of giving blood (unless there will be no combat).
- Platoon sized operations must have at least two medics capable of giving blood.
- Company sized operations must have at least four medics capable of giving blood.
- Elements supported by CMT or MERT should have no roles capable of giving blood, with only CLS allowed as integrated medical personnel.
Last major change:
Defined medic requirement when supported by CMT or MERT.
