Military Police Unit Medic

Medical training in Losone TI, Switzerland

For my mandatory military service as a Swiss citizen, I served in the Swiss Army as a Unit Medic within a Military Police detachment, where I underwent extensive training in both tactical police operations and military emergency medicine.

Base Training in Sion VS, Switzerland

My service began in Sion, where I completed basic military police training. During this phase, we were trained in:

• Use of force and arrest techniques

• Night operation (use of night vision & stealth)

• Guard duty

• Weapons training on the Glock 17, SIG SG550 service rifle and with a baton

• Other tools such as PAVA

This foundational training focused on discipline, team coordination, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Specialised Medic Training in Losone TI, Switzerland

I was then transferred to Losone in Ticino, where I trained full-time in my specialty as a unit medic. Our medical training covered both everyday injuries and combat-specific trauma, including:

• Bullet wounds and internal bleeding

• Tourniquet application

• Use of chest seals

• Mass casualty triage protocols

• IV perfusions, dosage of medication (in stressful situations)

• Managing nasopharyngeal airways

• CPR

This phase prepared me to act quickly and decisively in life-threatening situations, with a strong focus on field readiness and emergency response under pressure.

Last phase of base training in Chamblon VD, Switzerland

After completing medic training, I reintegrated into a Military Police company stationed in Chamblon. Here, I joined a grenadier company as a unit medic, where my responsibilities expanded to include tactical field support. I received further training in:

• Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques

• VIP extraction

• Checkpoints

• Firearms handling on the SG553 and MP5

Serving as a Military Police Unit Medic taught me how to stay calm under pressure, act fast in critical situations, and support a high-functioning team. The experience built both physical resilience and a deep sense of responsibility. These skills continue to influence how I approach work and leadership today.

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