Journal of Special Operations Medicine

01/05/2026

Proud to highlight as JSOM’s Featured Sponsor for Jan 2026. Mission-critical medical gear built to reduce preventable death when seconds matter.

01/02/2026

As we enter the New Year, we want to take a moment to reflect on how far the Journal of Special Operations Medicine has come—and where we are headed.

Over the past year, JSOM has continued to grow as a truly global publication, now reaching readers in more than 80 countries. From forward-deployed medical professionals to academic institutions, training commands, and operational units around the world, our work is being read, cited, and relied upon across borders and disciplines.
That reach speaks to more than growth—it reflects trust.

JSOM remains committed to serving as the gold standard for Special Operations, operational, and unconventional medicine. Our mission has always been clear: to provide rigorously vetted, experience-driven knowledge that directly supports those working in the most demanding medical environments on earth.
None of this would be possible without our contributors, reviewers, editorial team, and readers, many of whom bring decades of operational insight to the pages of this journal. Your commitment to advancing the field continues to shape the future of operational medicine worldwide.

As we move into the year ahead, we look forward to expanding conversations, elevating critical research, and continuing to serve the global SOF medical community with the clarity, credibility, and excellence it deserves.

Thank you for being part of the JSOM mission.
Here’s to another year of progress, collaboration, and impact.

— The Staff of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine

12/29/2025

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from the staff of the Journal of Special Operations Medicine.

12/15/2025

He's at it again! The nice list just went operational. 🎅
20% OFF subscriptions to the Journal of Special Operations Medicine (print and/or digital) through January 1st, courtesy of our resident Santa, Dr. Scott Graverson.
🎄 Code: NICELIST
Subscribe today at jsomonline.org

12/05/2025

Dr. Mike Shertz of Crisis Medicine* breaks down the ins and outs of our Prolonged Field Care Handbook—what medics need to know when the mission goes long, resources run thin, and care must continue under fire. Solid, skill-driven insight from one of the community’s most trusted educators.

*Disclaimer: Crisis Medicine and Dr. Mike Shertz had no role in writing the book and do not receive any direct benefit from sales of the PFC manual.

Order the PCF Handbook at: https://jsomonline.org/product-category/handbooks/

11/25/2025

Even Santa answers the call! 🎅🏼🛷🦌🦌🦌🎄✨
Our COO, Dr. Scott Graverson, suited up to remind us that readiness never takes a holiday. Gear up the medic in your life with the Care Under Fire Handbook Bundle—this year’s Black Friday mission-ready special, available NOW on the JSOM Online Store.

Save big on the iconic, field-proven trio:
• 2025 Ranger Medic Handbook
• Prolonged Field Care Handbook
• Advanced Tactical Paramedic Protocols Handbook (ATP-P)

https://jsomonline.org/product/care-under-fire-handbook-bundle/

11/19/2025

FYI. SOMA 2026!

🎓 Now Accepting Applications!
The Col. Coy Memorial Medical Scholarship Fund is awarding scholarships to honor the incredible contributions of enlisted SOF Medics and help with the cost of higher education.

📆 Deadline: January 15, 2026
💻 Apply today: https://bit.ly/48fIvFa

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.