Clinical Situations and Medical Procedures Performed by French Combat Medics in Military Operations: Implications for Training and Doctrine

Although hemorrhage control remains the primary challenge, SC2 must be prepared to handle a broad spectrum of battlefield injuries, including complex airway and circulatory management. In high-intensity conflicts, they may need to provide prolonged field care (PFC) without immediate SC3 support. These findings highlight the need to adapt training programs and doctrinal guidelines to better equip SC2 for independent casualty management in austere environments.