Twenty-four young Indian Army leaders have successfully completed the 4th Yodha Rakshak Combat Casualty Care Course, aimed at equipping non-medical officers with critical lifesaving skills for battlefield emergencies.
The course was conducted from August 31 to September 3, 2026, at the Officers Training College (OTC), Army Medical Corps Centre and College in Lucknow.
The Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) congratulated the 24 participants on successfully completing the specialised training programme.
The Yodha Rakshak course focuses on battlefield trauma care, tactical casualty evacuation and lifesaving interventions that may be required during combat operations.
A key feature of the programme is training young non-medical officers to provide immediate lifesaving assistance to wounded personnel before specialised medical support becomes available.
The training is aligned with the “golden hour” concept, under which rapid and effective medical intervention following a serious injury can significantly improve a casualty’s chances of survival.
Participants undergo training in realistic combat scenarios designed to prepare them to respond effectively under the pressure and uncertainty of battlefield conditions.
By providing non-medical military leaders with essential combat casualty care capabilities, the programme seeks to strengthen frontline medical preparedness and improve the ability of Army units to respond to battlefield injuries during critical initial moments.
