Forward again, and again, and again.

by Zaravan


Bonus Chapter 003: Notes on IAF Medical Doctrine

Officially, most IAF personnel completely lack any sort of dedicated medical training, each only knowing the basics of triage. However, Veteran IAF infantry are usually able to pick up enough experience to serve as impromptu surgeons. Otherwise, the IAF completely relies on both volunteer help from allied nations, or, when in a dire crisis, conscription of medical personnel from occupied provinces. Because of the low lifespan of the average IAF infantryman, as well as the often brutal combat that leaves more dead than wounded, a problem compounded by the IAF's stubborn nature of fighting to the death, most IAF personnel simply do not bother to learn more advanced medical techniques.


Besides basic medical provisions, another item considered key in the IAF's arsenal is 'Combat Drug PK-001' An emergency injection for use on the wounded or grievously fatigued who have no chance for relief by reinforcements, born of a volatile cocktail of various drugs, not the least of which including morphine and ether, PK-001 is designed to numb pain, increase reaction time, and generally keep the user up and fighting. However, the Combat Drug is, as stated, volatile. And the after affects are just as likely to make the user outright keel over and die as much as combat would. As such, PK-001 is seen as a last resort. For use during doomed last stands and holding actions that last for days.