Doctor on board? What is the optimal skill-mix in military pre-hospital care?

 In a military setting, pre-hospital times may be extended due to geographical or operational issues. Helicopter casevac enables patients to be transported expediently across all terrains. The skill-mix of the pre-hospital team can vary. Calderbank P, Woolley T, Mercer S, Schrager J, Kazel M, Bree S, Bowley DM. Emerg Med J. 2011 Oct;28(10):882-3. Epub 2010 Sep 15. PMID: 20844092