The Office of Tactical Medicine oversees tactical and homeland security initiatives as related to medical support. These initiatives currently include training, educational, and operational support to local, State, and Federal government agencies such as the FBI and DEA. 

MCG Department of Emergency Medicine has long supported local law enforcement training and operations. Currently, faculty and residents provide medical support to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office SRT. Our physicians participate in training exercises including firearms training, self defense, and all tactical training. What has evolved over time is a program to train residents interested in tactical medicine to understand the concepts required to build a TEMS program, provide preventive medicine, and operate as TEMS providers.

We offer three levels of Tactical Operator Care (TOC) courses, TOC 1, 2, and 3. TOC 1 is directed towards non-medically backgrounded operators. TOC 2 is targeted to advanced medics who regularly support tactical operations. TOC 3 is targeted to advanced medics who support tactical operations and/or operate in austere conditions. The courses vary in length. Course details are further explained in the Tactical Operator Care course link below.

For more information, please email or call (toll free) 866-593-4911.

Related Information:

• Tactical Operator Care^TM course

Page updated: July 11, 2008