Combat lifesaver tasks are perishable skills. Combat lifesavers must be recertified every 12 months on the performance tested tasks in the combat lifesaver course. The printed material in the correspondence course can be locally reproduced and used for sustainment training. Class VIII resupply of combat lifesaver aid bags a. During field operations, resupply is accomplished in the same manner as during garrison operations with two exceptions.
Nondivisional units obtain resupply support from the nearest medical unit available.
Field medical units maintain stocks of medical material with which to effect resupply of combat lifesaver aid bags during field operations.