Hello, are doctors ever posted on the front line alongside troops within a forward operating base?
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Category: Role Description
Date asked: Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Last reviewed: Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Tori C.
Regimental Medical Officer
Hello,
In short, yes.
All deployments and exercises will undergo a medical risk assessment. Depending on the level of risk and the number of soldiers, certain medical cover will be provided. Sometimes it may be a combat medical technician with remote supervision, but sometimes a doctor and a small clinical team will be required.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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