Does a combat medic in AFU need a medical degree?
Requirements for combat medics. Updated: October 2026.
Full medical education is not mandatory. A combat medic in AFU is trained in the following courses: tactical medicine, evacuation of the wounded, working with equipment. Experience in the medical field is a strong plus, but you can also start from scratch. Details below.
What is taught to a combat medic
The program: stopping bleeding, working with the respiratory tract, preventing shock, evacuation, working with a stretcher under fire, keeping a medical record of the wounded. Everything is based on the standards of tactical medicine operating in AFU.
Vacancy: combat medic.
Frequently Asked Questions
A doctor or a doctor - the difference?
Yes: a combat medic is a medical instructor, not a doctor. Doctors serve in medical services - these are different positions.
A nurse without a degree?
Nurse with experience - accepted: selection is based on skills and willingness to learn.
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