Planning basics of need-based trauma training in asymmetric warfare focusing elements, materials, and sources of training

INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Trauma is one of the major causes of death and inability among populations serving on battlefields. Hence, all active forces on battlefields need to be prepared to cope with trauma. Therefore, training on trauma is a requirement for the battlefield, and achieving it is possible through need/facility-based training. Besides, one of the 10 elements of Akker is the educational and sources and materials component. Nowadays, educational resources have certainly changed significantly compared to previous decades. These days, sources like digital libraries, e-books, multimedia elements, podcasts, self-study, or training software are among the most important sources that seem to be very important with the expansion of technology. METHODS: In the present study, which is a qualitative validation study conducted in winter and spring 2021 in Tehran, Iran, the participants were selected from among experts and trauma fields practitioners active in warfare. FINDINGS: The inclusion criteria were willingness to participate in the study, having a history of treatment practice, and training trauma in battlefields.