The preface of the Special Forces Medical Manual:

"This book is designed to serve as a ready reference and review for Special Forces (SF) medics. It covers diseases and medical problems that SF medics may encounter in various areas of the world. It does not, however, take the place or eliminate the need for a comprehensive medical area study.

Many treatments given in this handbook would best be given in a hospital where a laboratory and special equipment are available, an personnel with serious injuries or illnesses should be evacuated to such a hospital if at all possible. It is important to know your limitations and do not exceed them."

This book will provide you with the methods used by the US Special Forces medic team should you encounter diseases or medical problems in the field. It is an excellent resource to keep with any emergency kit or emergency go-bag.