In a major step towards enhancing battlefield medical preparedness, the AMC Centre & College, in collaboration with Military Hospital Mhow, conducted a one-day hands-on training capsule on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) on May 31, 2025. The program was held at the Army War College, Mhow, under the guidance of Headquarters Army Training Command (HQ ARTRAC), and focused on improving life-saving trauma care techniques among Indian Army officers.
The training was primarily designed for officers undergoing the Junior Command course but also included instructors from the Army War College, ensuring wide-scale knowledge transfer. Based on protocols originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, TCCC emphasizes evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing preventable deaths in combat scenarios. Participants engaged in practical demonstrations using advanced medical mannequins to practice procedures such as airway management and hemorrhage control, along with interactive sessions on the use of modern combat medical equipment.
The Army War College in Mhow is a premier defense training institution that annually trains between 2,500 to 3,000 Indian Armed Forces and paramilitary officers, in addition to around 100 international officers. This TCCC training marks a critical move in the Indian Army’s ongoing efforts to improve combat casualty care, particularly amidst increased deployments in high-risk border zones.
The AMC Centre & College continues to be at the forefront of military medical training and research. With the recent establishment of the Institute of Military Medicine, the institution is further expanding its capacity to address the evolving health needs of soldiers operating in extreme and diverse environments. This training capsule reflects the Army’s proactive approach to enhancing operational readiness through cutting-edge medical education.
