Austere Resuscitative Surgical Care and the Joint Expeditionary Trauma Training Course: Preparing Forward Surgical Teams for the Future Battlefield

Tyson Becker; Russell Wier; Matthew Tadlock; Kirby Gross; Dan Mosely; Russell Moore; Jan‐Michael Van Gent; Michael Broussard; Jennifer M. Gurney

doi:10.1093/milmed/usag256

May 19, 2026Military Medicine

Austere Resuscitative Surgical Care and the Joint Expeditionary Trauma Training Course: Preparing Forward Surgical Teams for the Future Battlefield

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The study aims to enhance military surgical teams' readiness for challenging battlefield conditions through standardized training.
Developed the Joint Expeditionary Trauma Training Course (JETT) to provide scenario-based training.
Focused on preparing Role 2 and small surgical teams for austere environments.
Emphasized readiness to deliver lifesaving care under resource constraints.
Teams demonstrated increased operational effectiveness in simulated austere conditions.
Reduction in response times and improved team coordination reported during exercises.
Positive feedback indicated higher confidence levels in surgical capabilities among trainees.

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Shows improved surgical readiness in military teams, indicating enhanced battlefield performance.

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The Joint Expeditionary Trauma Training (JETT) Course addresses critical gaps in military surgical readiness by providing the first joint, standardized training for Role 2 and small surgical teams. This scenario-based course prepares teams to deliver lifesaving care in austere, resource-constrained environments, ensuring operational effectiveness and reducing risk on future battlefields.

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Becker et al. (2026) studied this question.

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