This article discusses the standard<unk> .<unk>  Medics may put themselves in greater harm than many other roles on the battlefield. In the type of asymmetric warfare which typifies modern conflicts, the enemy may or may not have respect for the laws of war and may or may not in fact actively target medics for the significant value they have in keeping the unit<unk> -effective. Thus, in most modern forces, medics are armed and do not wear large identifying red cross insignia. A rifle or carbine is standard, often augmented with a sidearm because the medic may have to pass his rifle off to his patient or fellow war fighter in order to treat the wounded. Noting that when not on patrol or deployment<unk>  medics may be posted to a clinic style medical centre where they treat soldiers in an outpatient primary healthcare style.
Equipment of a combat medic
Patient gown
Bonded medical place
Emergency vehicle equipment
Single-use medical devices
Durable medical equipment
Custom-made medical device
Aid station