FM/BP-1397.V5.01 - 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.
- Special Forces operations may operate with a minimum of one medic capable of administering blood when the mission profile, expected level of combat, and operational requirements justify the reduced medical capability.
- The medical personnel requirements may be waived when the ORBAT consists completely of non-infantry groups.
Last major change:
Added non infantry modifier
