Military Hospital Roorkee Trains Troops in Battlefield First Aid to Strengthen Combat Medical Readiness

Military Hospital Roorkee organised a Battlefield Nursing Assistant (BFNA) Cadre Course from October 12 to November 8, 2026, training troops to provide immediate medical care in combat and other demanding operational conditions.

The programme focused on emergencies soldiers may encounter during combat operations and deployments in difficult climates. Training placed particular emphasis on life-saving and limb-saving procedures, and on giving injured personnel prompt assistance while they await evacuation to advanced medical facilities.

Course sessions covered battlefield medical emergencies, casualty management and essential first-response techniques. Practical demonstrations and interactive exercises gave participants the opportunity to apply these skills in simulated battlefield situations.

Soldiers practised emergency procedures on medical manikins. The hands-on approach was intended to build confidence, strengthen their response capabilities and reinforce the need for immediate intervention when injuries occur.

The course reflects the Indian Army’s focus on combat medical preparedness, including the ability of troops to respond to injuries in operational areas with difficult terrain or extreme weather. Timely first response can help sustain casualties until they reach more advanced medical care.

The programme echoed the military principle, “The more we train in peace, the less we bleed in war,” stressing the value of realistic preparation in reducing casualties and saving lives during operations.