Medical capability distribution and augmentation
Medical capability beyond baseline policy is scaled to operational size, expected casualties, and available support.
At platoon and company level, distributing blood-capable medics across squads reduces time to advanced care and prevents over-reliance on a single medic if elements become separated or sustain multiple casualties.
Combat Life Savers (CLS) and Combat Medics provide depth by sustaining casualties until advanced treatment is available, increasing resilience within each squad.
When a CMT/MERT element is present on the ORBAT, ground medical posture shifts to stabilisation and handover. Limiting blood-capable medics on the ground reduces exposure while CLS personnel maintain immediate care capability until transfer.
