BLUF
The report found many US-military medical personnel didn’t feel qualified to care for troops on the battlefield, leaving them ill-prepared for combat care, and prompting some to separate from military service altogether.Learning Outcomes
- Explore how the US Department of Defense Inspector General report casts doubt on the readiness of many military medical professionals to conduct combat care.
- Consider the ramifications of the report, including the finding that in addition to a lack of readiness, many medical staff were leaving the military in order to maintain skills.
