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Combat Medic CV Template

Every number in a combat medic CV represents someone who walked away. Recruiters, both military and civilian EMS, look for three things: certifications, volume of casework and real-world cases. This template helps you turn TCCC, MARCH and evacuation work into a structured CV that reads as professional, not heroic.

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What recruiters look for

Top signals on a Combat Medic CV

  • Certifications: TCCC ASM, CLS, CMC, PHTLS, ACLS, BLS
  • Volume: casualties treated, stabilizations, evacuations
  • MARCH, XABCDE and CABCDE algorithm fluency
  • Experience training other medics and non-medics
  • Equipment knowledge: CAT, SAM XT, SOFTT-W, NPA, IO, vent
  • MEDEVAC, TacEvac and forward resuscitation experience
  • Civilian medical credentials: paramedic, RN, MD, EMT
Key skills

Skills to feature on a Combat Medic CV

Hard skills
TCCC ASM, CLS, CMC levelsMARCH and XABCDE algorithmsTourniquets: CAT, SAM XT, SOFTT-WNeedle decompression, cricothyrotomyIntraosseous access, EZ-IOAirway management, intubation, supraglottic airwaysField-level mechanical ventilationBlood products, plasma, whole blood transfusionTriage: START, JumpSTART, mass casualtyCasualty card and handoff documentation
Soft skills
Composure under fireFast clinical decision-makingEmpathy without burnoutCoordination with physicians and corpsmenEndurance on prolonged evacuations
Sample bullets

Ready-to-use lines for your CV

Copy these as starting points and swap in your own numbers.

  1. 01Stabilized 142 battlefield casualties over a 10-month rotation, including 38 with massive hemorrhage.
  2. 02Coordinated 26 forward evacuations with MEDEVAC teams and evacuation crews.
  3. 03Completed TCCC CMC in 2024 with a 96/100 written and a clean practical exam.
  4. 04Trained 56 infantry soldiers in MARCH protocols across 4 pre-deployment cycles.
  5. 05Cut platoon-level tourniquet application time from 90 seconds to 35 after 3 weeks of drills.
  6. 06Performed 18 needle decompressions and 4 cricothyrotomies in the field, all patients reached Role 2.
  7. 07Set up forward aid posts in under 12 minutes in 90% of cases, beating standard by 30%.
  8. 08Maintained company-level medical readiness for 130 soldiers with quarterly IFAK audits.
  9. 09Completed PHTLS to NAEMT standard in 2025 with an instructor recommendation.
  10. 10Handed over 70+ casualties with full documentation, cutting Role 2 admission time by 40%.
Salary ranges

What Combat Medic earn

2024-2025 estimates. Wide ranges by experience and seniority.

Market
Junior
Mid
Senior
Ukraine
28 000-40 000 UAH/mo
45 000-70 000 UAH/mo + combat pay
80 000-140 000+ UAH/mo with full allowances
EU
2 100-3 000 EUR/mo
3 300-5 000 EUR/mo
5 500-8 500 EUR/mo
USA
$45 000-58 000 USD/yr
$60 000-85 000 USD/yr
$90 000-130 000 USD/yr
Interview prep

5 questions Combat Medic candidates hear

  1. Q1Walk me through the toughest casualty you stabilized. What you did, what went wrong.
  2. Q2Describe your approach to triage when casualties outnumber providers.
  3. Q3Which algorithms run in your head in the first 60 seconds on a casualty?
  4. Q4How do you train non-medic soldiers in self-aid and buddy-aid?
  5. Q5What is in your aid bag and why is the kit composed that way?
FAQ

Common questions about this CV

Can I work as a civilian paramedic after combat medic service?

Yes, but you will need a local EMS license. The combat experience is a strong base, but EMS dispatch needs the formal certification before you can work the rig.

How do I describe cases without exposing personal data of casualties?

Use injury types and counts: 18 extremity GSW, 6 penetrating chest, 22 blast. No names, no callsigns, no geography. That is the standard.

Is TCCC CMC worth it if I plan to move to civilian medicine?

Yes, it is a strong signal. Many private clinics, security companies and HEMS operators rate it above standard civilian-only certifications.

What if my medical background is not formal and most of my skill is from courses?

Be direct about it: list courses, hours, instructors and real-world cases. In combat medicine, practical work often outweighs the diploma, and commanders know it.

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