Contemporary argumentation of medical support in operation: Summary of Ph.D. Thesis in Medical Sciences: 331.03 – Social Medicine and Management

Abstract

CONCEPTUAL LANDMARKS OF THE RESEARCH. In the research process, materials with content designated as state secret, as well as with a classified character, have been used. The military conflict remains a global issue. The World War II, which took place between 1939 and 1945, resulted in massive human and material losses. Approximately 50 million deaths were recorded, with around 70% being civilian casualties. Since September 1945, there have been approximately 200 military conflicts worldwide, resulting in approximately 10.5 million deaths [1]. Currently, there are 43 active conflicts [2]. Contemporary military conflict is characterized by: 1) Conducting combat actions with forces and means in accordance with peacetime structure (or partial mobilization). 2) Minimal localization of the operational area. 3) The absence of a fixed duration for conducting combat actions, ranging from 6 days (the Arab-Israeli conflict in 1967) to 8 years (the Iran-Iraq conflict, 1980-1988). 4) The intensity of combat actions during the conflict varies cyclically, with force and means accumulating for up to 6 months and direct combat actions lasting up to 7 days. 5) The civilian population of the warring parties is exposed to the risk of harm from warring factors, resulting in collateral losses [4]. [...]