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tend to be off the public eye but are very important Combat medics are people who provide
in making sure that the soldiers receive everything immediate medical assistance with little or no
they require. delay, as they are mostly the first responders during
emergencies or wartime environments. These people
One critical function within this system is to take charge of the medical emergencies and are
control the stocks. People in this section organize very much deficient in technology thus requiring
the supply of various key products including food, assistance, in space, and medicine, to see them
ammunition and medicines. They make sure that through till the next hospital care.
these materials are provided in the right quantity, at
the right place and at the right time, which is very Medical assistance does not end with general
important to ensure that the soldiers are always ready health but goes further to provide support to the
and to perform their missions whenever called upon. patients, mentally. They counsel and assist soldiers
as they navigate through various difficulties that
Maintenance teams are also the other are associated with the military. They offer coping
significant as pect of the logistics system. Soldiers, techniques and other forms of help so that the
engineers and regular mechanics abandon their military personnel do not lose soundness of mind
peacetime duties to ensure that all military-related due to excessive demands from their work.
responsibilities are carried out according to the
expectations of society. Seemingly ordinary activities Conclusion
such as maintenance, inspection and servicing
of different types of vehicles, weapons and other The real heroes behind our jawans might not
equipment are done to guarantee that these items always be in the spotlight, but their contributions
operate efficiently and effectively during operations. are incredibly important. From the families who
They contribute to the spare repair of the resources provide emotional support to the logistics medical
and also resolve the chances of military men and teams who keep everything running smoothly, every
women being disturbed in fulfilling their duties and person plays a vital role in supporting our soldiers.
hence it’s business as usual for the soldiers. As we honour our jawans for their bravery, let’s also
acknowledge and appreciate the unsung heroes who

Medical Support stand behind them, helping them every
step of the way.
It is difficult to imagine the medical support
system of over 1 million armed forces personnel
without support medical devices and packs. These
teams work hard to make sure that the people
fighting wars turn out healthy.