The Medical Handbook - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)




The Medical Handbook
Medical roles are support roles concerned with the triage and treatment of battlefield casualties. They may involve medical evacuation duties (MEDIVAC) and the construction of Battle Aid Stations (BAS) or Casualty Collection Points (CCP)



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Combat Life Saver
Medical • Support Operations

The Combat Life Saver (CLS) is not a medic but rather a medical role utilised at the fireteam level, they are, first and foremost - a Rifleman. The role of a CLS is to provide first-aid to fireteam members and to deal with minor casualties. In the event of Major or Immediate casualties, the CLS will stabilise a patient while requesting a senior medic to attend.
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Combat Medic
Medical • Support Operations

Combat Medics are concerned first and foremost with the welfare of others. Medics leave the fighting to the infantry, instead focusing on patching up the wounded and getting them back into the fight. The Combat Medic is very similar to the Squad Medic but is used when medics are needed within infantry teams or attachments, outside of a Squad HQ.

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Squad Medic
Medical • Support Operations

Squad Medics are medics grouped within infantry squads, concerned first and foremost with the welfare of their squad members. Medics generally leave the fighting to the infantry, instead focusing on patching up the wounded and getting them back into the fight. Medics typically fire their weapon in self-defense, or in the defense of the wounded.

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Platoon Medic
Medical • Support Operations

The platoon medic is a medic grouped with the platoon headquarters, The platoon medic has several responsibilities above and beyond what a normal medic has, and is considered to be the platoon's senior medic and a doctor. The Platoon Medic also acts as security for the Platoon Headquarters element, when not carrying out other duties.

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SF Medic
Medical • Support Operations

A special forces medic is an experienced doctor who is also a special operations operator. Since all special forces operators are medically trained, it’s the job of the SF Medic to provide advanced treatment to battlefield casualties as and when required. Like other special operations roles, the SF Medic is tasked with performing the most complex, classified, and dangerous missions directed.
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MERT Technician
Medical • Support Operations

As part of a Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) a MERT Tech is a experienced Medic who travels as part of a rapidly deployable mobile hospital known as MERT. The MERT is a rotary airborne unit capable of airlifting medical emergencies from the frontline for treatment in the air, or back at a Field Hospital.

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MERT Officer
Medical • Support Operations

As part of a Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) a MERT Officer is a experienced Medic who travels as part of a rapidly deployable airborne hospital known as MERT. As the most Senior Medic deployed they have the final say in Medical Treatment, and commands the MERT by directing the pilots and Doctors of the MERT as well as communicating with the ground based coordinator, usually an assistant to the Ground Commander.

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CMT Technician
Medical • Support Operations

As part of a Combat Medical Team (CMT), the Combat Medical Team Technician (CMTT) is a experienced Medic who travels as part of an Ambulance. A CMT is a ground based response medical unit capable of recovering and extracting medical emergencies from the frontline for treatment in CCPs or Ambulances.

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CMT Technician (Driver)
Medical • Support Operations

As part of a Combat Medical Team, the Combat Medical Team Driver (CMTD) is a experienced Medic who travels as part of an Ambulance. This role is the designated Ambulance Driver, transporting patients as required, on top of their usual duties. The CMT is a ground based response medical unit capable of recovering and extracting medical emergencies from the frontline for treatment in CCPs or Ambulances.

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CMT Leader
Medical • Support Operations

As part of a Combat Medical Team, the Combat Medical Team Leader (CMTL) is a experienced medic who travels either on foot or in an ambulance. They have the final say in Medical Treatment and commands the CMT by directing the medics as well as communicating with the senior support coordinator or Platoon Sergeant who report to the Senior Ground Commander. A CMT is a ground based unit which is independent of any other combat element.

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