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Journal of Special Operations Medicine

The definitive, peer-reviewed journal of the U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) medical community. Publisher of U.S.

Military Medical Protocols incl the official Ranger Medic Handbook, PFC Handbook, and Advanced Tactical Paramedic Protocols Handbook. The quarterly peer-reviewed Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM) was founded in 2000 by the United States Special Operations Command as a tool to promote education among all SOF medical personnel. Since that time, the JSOM has become an integral part of SOF medicine and is the preeminent journal for SOF medical personnel. The JSOM is the only medical journal that specifically addresses the SOF medical professional’s work and concerns, and allows a forum for universal SOF contribution and discussion. The ability to identify, propose, and debate issues through professional writing is invaluable to SOF medicine worldwide. The JSOM provides vital, current information that saves lives on the battleField. It is one of the most practical and popular journals in tactical, operational, and clinical medicine. The JSOM updates the current medical providers on new trends in the Field of Special Operations medical care and equipment. The JSOM is the only published venue that brings military SOF, civilian Tactical EMS, and governmental agencies with tactical medical assets together in one forum to promote the sharing of knowledge of the very unique trade craft they have trained so hard to be proficient at. It provides invaluable, current information that saves lives on the battlefield, weather overseas or urban. Many host nation military and civilians also benefit from the diffusion of medical knowledge that the JSOM imparts. The JSOM transitioned to the private sector and is now being published by Breakaway Media, LLC starting with the Spring 2011 issue.

11/12/2025

Good stuff The Way of the Warriors!

11/11/2025

The Journal of Special Operations Medicine honors all who have served—on the battlefield, the medical front lines, and beyond. Your courage and sacrifice embody the spirit of service. Thank you, Veterans. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

The Fall 2025 episode of the JSOM podcast is now streaming on Spotify and wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our hosts Jessica, Sydney, and Matthew as they explore three cutting-edge articles shaping the future of operational medicine. Plus, Dr. Dan Godbee highlights two additional must-read articles on prehospital blood use and JSOM’s ongoing commitment to mentoring medics through the publishing process.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sZOiIeBSDOlrMlSGsjeGM

Journal of Special Operations Medicine - Podcasts · Episode

11/06/2025

The PFC Handbook. The Essential. The Standard. BACK IN STOCK now on the JSOM Online Store.

When lives depend on decisions made far from higher care, precision matters. The Prolonged Field Care (PFC) Handbook remains the definitive reference for medical professionals operating in austere and resource-limited environments. Developed and peer-reviewed by leaders in the Special Operations medical community, it provides validated, field-tested guidance—not theory, not imitation.

For over twenty five years, the JSOM has set the standard for excellence in the dissemination of SOF Medicine, TCCC, and prolonged field care education. Trusted by medics and clinicians around the world, we continue to evolve with the lessons of real-world application and operational medicine.

Don’t settle for diluted or unauthorized versions of our books circulating online. Get the authentic, updated, and peer-reviewed resource—because in the field, credibility saves lives.

👉 Available exclusively through the Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM).

The Journal of Special Operations Medicine is a unique, peer-reviewed medical journal providing expert knowledge in tactical medicine.

11/04/2025

The Nov 1st JSOM eNewsletter is now archived on the website for all to read. Catch up on the latest in combat medicine.

Featured Abstracts Include:

Antibiotic Concentrations After Massive Transfusion (ACME) Study: A Review of the Literature on Antibiotic Dosing During Transfusion and Study Protocol
Huaman RJ, Mancha F, Anderson EL, April MD, Bebarta VS, Castaneto MS, Christians U, Darlington DN, Douin DJ, Glenn KR, Ke P, Kirkwood BJ, Long BJ, Maddry JK, Mendez J, Mireles AA, Ritter AC, Schauer KE, Schumaker AL, Smith MD, Wright FL, Ginde AA, Rizzo JA, Schauer SG 25(3). 66

Alternative Plasma Thawers for Austere Resuscitative Surgical Teams: Literature Review
Filip BS, Frank ZR, Aguirre FJ, Vallier DJ 25(3). 72

Mitigating Heat Loss in IV Tubing During Austere Blood Transfusions
Foust E, Homan D 25(3). 26

Email from Journal of Special Operations Medicine The Latest in Unconventional Medicine and Tactical Casualty Care A Word From Our Publisher Greetings JSOM Newsletter Subscribers, The JSOM team has

10/31/2025

Good Stuff! North American Rescue

10/29/2025

Streamline your blood operations with Delta Development Team, Inc's Tempwatch!

Watch the video to learn more—you won't be disappointed.

Tempwatch is designed to interface with the Delta ICE 2L's PCM pack during the conditioning process. Once the pack is removed from the freezer, Tempwatch mon...

10/23/2025

EMS World 2025 did not disappoint! 🚨
Energized, inspired, and proud to be surrounded by some of the best in the field. Ethan Miles represented last night and presented the award for the NAEMT Military Medic of the Year. Congratulations to HM1 Bobby Ray Phillips of Sneads Ferry, NC.

10/19/2025

Huge thanks to the podcast Log Cabin School for their interest in the JSOM. Always a pleasure seeing our work spark new conversations—appreciate the thoughtful engagement.

Brushbeater Affiliate link Austere tactical medicine, Guerrilla warfare, and the reasons why. The thoughts and opinions on this podca...

10/09/2025

The Fall 25 edition of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM) published by Breakaway Media, LLC is out!
In this issue: field-tested innovations, TCCC updates, and frontline lessons from SOF medics worldwide. Highlights include Ukrainian tourniquet evaluations, austere transfusion solutions, REBOA training insights, austere resus, and more.

Digital subscribers access now at www.jsomonline.org
Print subscribers will have their copies soon.

Not a subscriber? Consider becoming one today. For 25 years, the Journal of Special Operations Medicine has set the standard for publishing excellence—bringing the community evidence-based insights, field-tested innovation, and hard-won lessons from the front lines of operational and tactical care.

The Journal of Special Operations Medicine is a unique, peer-reviewed medical journal providing expert knowledge in tactical medicine.

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