The authors present findings, recommendations, and a prototype framework for deciding which readiness building activities and assignment policies could be employed to prepare U.S. Air Force medical personnel for casualties in time of war.
Most U.S. Air Force (USAF) medical personnel care for patients with ailments far less complex or urgent than the trauma-related injuries they would see in war, and the USAF must ensure that these personnel receive the training and experience they need for high-casualty environments. The authors present findings, recommendations, and a prototype framework to suggest readiness activities and policies that could be employed to prepare personnel for war.
