Estonia 
The annual joint exercise “Varblaserünnak,” organized by the Center for Combat and Disaster Medicine at the Estonian National Defense Academy, took place this week in Tartu. More than 160 conscripts, active-duty servicemen, reservists, and U.S. medics participated in the exercise, with the aim of practicing how to operate as a unified and effective medical system in a crisis situation. Varblaserünnak is also the final major preparatory stage before the Kevadtorm 2026 large-scale exercise.
The exercise began with the handling of casualties at ROLE 1, or the battalion level, and proceeded through all stages of care, from the initial casualty collection point to the ROLE 2 field hospital. During the exercise, teamwork was practiced in the handling of trauma patients, evacuation, and at the triage point; reservists’ knowledge of operating under conditions of limited resources was improved; and bottlenecks in rapidly evolving tactical medicine were identified and resolved. To ensure a realistic experience, injured actors were covered in artificial blood and various wounds, and veterans who had been wounded on missions also shared their personal experiences during the exercise. Conscripts who had completed a paramedic training course had the opportunity to collaborate with reserve and active-duty doctors and nurses to reinforce their first aid skills in field conditions.
Semetron supplied with various solutions:
We are glad to say that Semetron’s products and solutions were once again used during this year’s event, contributing to the quality of the exercise and the enhancement of medical capabilities:
- Semetron field hospital ROLE 2 & MEDEVAC solutions
- Gaumard Scientific simulation manikins enabled medical professionals to practice complex clinical scenarios using realistic simulations without putting patients at risk
- CAT Resources tourniquets are the gold standard in tactical first aid equipment are critical for effectively stopping severe bleeds
- North American Rescue beds are durable solution for patient placement and transport in outdoors conditions
Training in military and tactical medicine is not just a matter of skills, it is also a matter of equipment. A medic who trains with equipment used in real-life situations is significantly better prepared at the end of the exercise than one who has to handle the tools for the first time while providing first aid. Semetron believes that reliable equipment and high-quality training go hand in hand; we do everything we can to support both.
If you are interested in specialized tactical medical solutions, please contact our sales team:
Mari-Liis Valgeväli
tactical medicine equipment and accessories (TCCC)
+372 5553 8546 | mari-liis.valgevali/at/semetron.ee
Mart Sokk
field hospital
+372 5805 2066 | mart/at/semetron.ee
Aljona Shatalova
teaching aids & simulation
+372 5391 2867 | aljona/at/semetron.ee
