Learning from Ukraine, US Air Force medics are throwing up nets and pushing underground to survive drone attacks
US Air Force medics are learning to treat and evacuate casualties in a drone war, pushing them to confront gaps in their training.
Ukrainian tactics shed light on the need for US Air Force medics to adapt to the growing threat posed by drones, according to recent training exercises. In response to the shifting threat landscape, medics have been practicing evacuating field hospitals under simulated drone attacks, utilizing anti-drone netting, robots for drone inspection, and underground facilities for protection.
Maj. Sarah Blackthorne, a medical planner involved in the training, emphasized that the exercise aimed to prepare medics for the unexpected threat of UAVs, which could render traditional medical operations ineffective. The Northern Strike exercise, held in Michigan, saw active-duty and National Guard medics facing a simulated drone attack on a field hospital, using various countermeasures to protect patients and maintain care operations.
As the military landscape evolves, medics must not only adapt to the current threats but also mentally prepare for future challenges, ensuring they are ready for the evolving nature of warfare.
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