The Basics: Death of the Golden Hour

Prolonged Field Care Podcast

In this podcast episode, Dennis discusses the history and evolution of medical support in guerrilla warfare. He explores the role of unconventional warfare in the Army and provides examples of guerrilla warfare campaigns. Dennis also delves into the importance of surgical teams and the challenges of providing medical care in prolonged field care scenarios. He highlights the shift from the golden hour concept to the need for prolonged care in remote areas. Dennis concludes by discussing the future of medical support in guerrilla warfare and the importance of reevaluating medical norms.

Takeaways

• Unconventional warfare (UW) has always been a challenge for the Army, but it plays a crucial role in achieving strategic objectives.
• Surgical teams are essential in guerrilla warfare scenarios, providing medical care to both indigenous forces and American personnel.
• The concept of the golden hour, where medical care is provided within 60 minutes, has been a significant development in recent conflicts.
• In the future, medical support in guerrilla warfare may require a focus on prolonged field care, local care, and the use of organic surgery capability.

Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. deltadevteam.com

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