"US Military's Combat Casualty Care Gains at Risk in New Era of Warfare As the United States marks over two decades of war, a surprising truth has emerged: the remarkable advances in combat casualty care that have saved countless lives may be insufficient for the evolving nature of modern conflict. Despite significant improvements in survival rates and accelerated innovation, the US military's medical capabilities were largely designed for the traditional, conventional warfare of the past. Now, with the rise of asymmetric and hybrid threats, the military is facing a new reality where enemy tactics and technologies are increasingly unconventional. As a result, the effectiveness of existing medical protocols and equipment is being put to the test, raising concerns about the preparedness of military medical personnel to respond to the changing nature of warfare."
Over two decades of war, the United States has made remarkable advances in combat casualty care. Survival improved. Innovation accelerated. Lives were saved. But those gains were built for a different kind of conflict.
