Paul Loos is a seasoned Special Forces Medical Sergeant and medical educator with extensive experience developing and leading advanced medical training for Special Operations Forces. Before retiring, he served as the NCOIC at the Non-Standard Medical Detachment in Fort Bragg, overseeing the Special Operations Forces Austere Care Course and Regional Support Medic programs. As the Chief Instructor and founder of the Special Forces Medical Sergeant Skills Sustainment Course, he designed its original curriculum, reinforcing his impact on SOF medical training. Paul has deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Niger, training and advising forces in counterinsurgency operations, including preparing Southern Niger’s military to defend against Boko Haram. His expertise extends to multinational collaborations, mentoring Romanian Special Operations forces, and managing trauma care in high-stakes environments.
A graduate of the 18 Delta Qualification Course from the US Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School, Paul’s medical proficiency spans surgical procedures, anesthesia, and prolonged field care. Beyond hands-on operations, he is a thought leader in military medicine, publishing extensively on trauma management and field care strategies. As the founder and editor-in-chief of the Prolonged Field Care website, Paul actively shares knowledge with a global audience, engaging tens of thousands across social media. His dedication has earned him top honors, including "Medic of the Year" from the Special Operations Medical Association and "Special Forces Medic of the Year" from USASOC. Through his career, Paul Loos continues to shape the future of SOF medical training, ensuring elite forces receive the highest standard of care and readiness.
