Military Medicine

doi: 10.1093/milmed/149.11.A30pmid: N/A

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Armon,, Carmel;Hadas,, Naftali;Revach,, Moshe

doi: 10.1093/milmed/149.11.579pmid: N/A

Abstract The implementation of Medicine in the Basic Combat Training Period (BCTP) (Recruits Medicine) has been associated with the amelioration of some of the major problems of this training. In order to be realised, a common approach to the recruit must be shared by the lay and professional staff of the facility. It is useful to consider separately the recruit, the social objectives of the BCTP and the training personnel. The age and maturity of the recruit and the extent of his preparation for the BCTP may affect its significance for him. The primary objectives of the BCTP are screening out the unfit and attracting those who are fit, aiding their adaptation to the role of combat soldier. The training staff have personal and job-associated problems, and work in isolation from significant professionals. The health team, by bridging this communications gap and developing practical guidelines for lay and professional staff, may provide leadership for all those caring for recruits. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright © by Association of Military Surgeons of U.S., 1984

Armon,, Carmel;Hadas,, Naftali;Revach,, Moshe

doi: 10.1093/milmed/149.11.588pmid: N/A

Abstract The organization of the combat training period, of the health services within it and of the external health services is presented. The roles of the health team may be divided into those involving primarily patient care and those consisting primarily in leadership and coordination. The first group includes the Recruits Company Medic, the Recruits Physician and the Mental Health Officer. The second group comprises the Chief Medic, the Clinic Commander and the Coordinator of the Health Services. The selection, training and orientation process for each role is described, followed by specific job descriptions. The advantages of job descriptions are in helping bridge the gap between the varied backgrounds and motivations of the health personnel and the task at hand, and in helping recruit and select individuals committed to excellence. These advantages outweigh any negative feelings possibly evoked in practitioners who see such explicit guidelines as “limiting their autonomy”. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright © by Association of Military Surgeons of U.S., 1984

Armon,, Carmel;Hadas,, Naftali;Revach,, Moshe

doi: 10.1093/milmed/149.11.595pmid: N/A

Abstract The principal objectives of Medicine in the Basic Combat Training Period (BCTP) (Recruits Medicine) are: 1) Identifying the unfit; 2) Providing help and support to the recruits' adaptation process; 3) Completing through work-ups promptly; 4) Attaining patient and family satisfaction; 5) Facilitating transfer for further training; 6) Treating intercurrent sickness with minimal loss of training; 7) Developing research interests; 8) Educating and counselling command staff, health personnel and recruits. Means of attaining these objectives are described. Early identification of the unfit is guided by awareness of the specific causes of dropouts until the end of advanced combat training. Unmotivated individuals with poor adaptational history are screened out. Completing through work-ups promptly is emphasized, as it is the precondition for the adaptation of fit recruits. By pursuing these objectives, the health team may provide the staff of the training facility with professional leadership in attaining the social objectives of the BCTP. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright © by Association of Military Surgeons of U.S., 1984