The 1 Special Operations Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (1 SOORM) is a critical component of the U.S. Air Force special operations medical community. It provides operational and tactical medical support to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) forces worldwide. The squadron is responsible for ensuring that these forces have access to advanced medical care during high-risk, complex, and austere missions. This includes providing critical care transport capabilities, operational medical training, and tactical casualty evacuation. The 1 SOORM’s mission is integral in supporting the readiness and survivability of special operations personnel in various contingencies and combat environments.