FM/BP-1397.V2.00 - 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
Last major change:
Increased amount of medics for squad sized when combat is expected to allow blood to be given when one is unconscious.
