


Practices implemented within the conflict are still present in multiple facets of the both the Australian Army Medical Corps and ADF Joint Operations procedures today. The Korean War marked an era of significant technological advances and innovation that impacted both civilian and military treatment and evacuation of trauma patients. Medical treatment employed presently by the ADF has been influenced by the USA due to our alliance throughout many major conflicts, and Australia has since learnt and adapted our methods, priorities and capabilities to ensure greater interoperability with US capabilities. Using these future-focussed changes as a backdrop, it is an opportune time to take a look at our current practices through the lens of the Korean War, and how it has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of Army. Considering the scope and scale of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Health capabilities under review at the moment between the Employment Category Review L2061, the various phases of JP2060, and the Army Health Capability Establishment Review, the appetite for change and to be Future Ready is clear.
