Navy Medicine, You Have a Scale Problem
BLUF – In a November 2026 Proceedings article, retired Navy Captain Justin Campbell argues that Navy Medicine’s reliance on small, forward-deployed surgical teams is insufficient for the mass casualties anticipated in a conflict with China, particularly when evacuation, resupply, and communications are contested. He recommends shifting toward scalable, modular medical capabilities that consolidate scarce surgical personnel, expand casualty treatment capacity, and strengthen prolonged casualty care rather than prioritizing proximity to the battlefield.
https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2026/november/navy-medicine-you-have-scale-problem