Indian Army strengthens battlefield surgery skills at 3rd Yodha Rakshak Combat Casualty Care Course

LUCKNOW — JULY 12, 2026: The third edition of the Yodha Rakshak Combat Casualty Care Course successfully concluded at the Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps Centre and College. Running from July 6 to July 11, 2026, the intensive training program saw the participation of 26 young officers drawn from all Arms and Services of the Indian Army.

The comprehensive curriculum focused heavily on battlefield trauma care, tactical casualty evacuation protocols, and advanced lifesaving interventions executed within realistic combat scenarios.

By equipping these future military leaders with critical combat lifesaving skills, the course significantly strengthens the operational readiness of the armed forces and ensures personnel are fully prepared to save lives in high-stakes environments.