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Military doctor
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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A military doctor is a person with a higher medical education who has a military rank.
Military doctors have a special neutral position, which was secured for them in 1864 by the Geneva Convention. According to the convention, military doctors are obliged to perform only medical duties, to provide assistance to victims of military actions or armed conflicts without exception.
In the army, military doctors are considered the most important figures. Without this category of soldiers, the army would not be able to exist. The doctor monitors the health of soldiers, provides them with the necessary medical care if necessary.
Duties of a military doctor
A military doctor must have command skills and be able to organize a medical service; the ability to solve problems of providing medical care, both in peacetime and in conditions of armed conflicts or military operations, is also important.
The doctor must monitor the health of military personnel and, if necessary, provide medical assistance or refer them to a specialist.
A doctor is obliged to provide assistance to everyone without exception.
[ Military doctor surgeon
A military surgeon provides treatment and is responsible for transporting the wounded from the sites of military conflicts.
Modern weapons are capable of causing a high percentage of serious injuries to humans, which leads to some difficulties in the treatment and transportation of victims during military operations.
A military surgeon differs from a civilian surgeon in the methods of treatment in military conflicts. The doctor provides multidisciplinary care, therefore, must be knowledgeable in all areas of surgery.
Modern equipment, which military field hospitals are equipped with, and new surgical technologies allow us to provide qualified assistance to victims and save lives.
New types of weapons are constantly appearing in the world, and military surgery research laboratories are studying the destructive effects of modern weapons and developing new surgical devices that can be used in military field conditions with minimal risk to the life of the victim.
Military doctor dentist
A military dentist organizes medical care and treatment for the wounded with injuries to the maxillofacial region.
During their training, cadets study dental diseases and injuries by observing patients in the clinic. However, future military dentists do not encounter combat injuries, which complicates practical training and mastering program issues.
Military sanitary doctor
A military sanitary doctor supervises the sanitary condition of the troops, preserves their health, eliminates external unfavorable factors, and also controls the quality of food products, which allows to increase the professional capacity of the country's army.
Military veterinarian
A military veterinarian ensures the health of animals in the troops, restores their fitness for service, and ensures control over the supply of meat and livestock products.