COMBAT LIFESAVING
MILITARY MEDICAL TRAINING
Our mission is simple and critical:
keep people alive and preserve life and limb when evacuation is delayed.
150,000+
PRE-HOSPITAL TRAINED (TCCC)
5,000,000 m
Hemostatic Gauze Donated
25,000+
First Aid Kits delivered
HELP TODAY
Dare to Do the Impossible
We combine our many years of experience to help everyone,
everyone, everyone.
Anomaly offers diverse volunteering opportunities across our centers in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, and beyond. From fostering education and environmental stewardship to supporting children’s welfare, aiding veterans’ rehabilitation, strengthening local communities, and advocating for animal rights, our volunteers passionately engage in a myriad of initiatives aimed at uplifting society and fostering positive change.
Anomaly
Anomaly Tac-Med
What We Do
Anomaly Tac-Med is a Ukrainian volunteer initiative delivering NATO-aligned Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training for non-medical personnel and small-unit leaders operating in high-threat environments.
We focus on practical, battlefield-proven actions that can be executed under pressure—when seconds matter and higher medical care is not immediately available.
Our Origins
Founded in 2014 at the outset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Anomaly Tac-Med was among the first teams to deliver NATO-aligned TCCC training inside Ukraine.
What began as an urgent response to frontline realities evolved into a scalable training framework, with protocols later adopted across Ukrainian units at scale.
Medical
Anomaly’s dedication to advancing Ukraine’s medical preparedness is deeply rooted in its mission to save lives and bolster the country’s integration into NATO. Through strategic partnerships with the United States and other NATO allies, Anomaly’s medical training unit aims to enhance Ukraine’s interoperability and efficiency in emergency response.
As trailblazers in this field, we have diligently trained over 28 military brigades, spanning various branches including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Security Service, and more. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from the Ukrainian government, leading to our involvement in advising the Armed Forces on crucial medical reforms.
Why We Exist
Outcome is decided at the point of injury.
Modern warfare has fundamentally changed casualty care timelines.
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Drone-contested environments delay evacuation
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MEDEVAC is not always immediate or possible
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The first minutes after injury determine survival
We train individuals to take decisive, effective action before a medic or evacuation becomes available—preventing avoidable death and deterioration.
What We Teach
Our approach is deliberately conservative, practical, and execution-focused—skills that can be learned quickly and applied reliably under stress:
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Catastrophic bleeding control
Tourniquets, wound packing, and pressure techniques -
Rapid casualty assessment
Immediate evaluation and simple triage under combat conditions -
Deterioration recognition
Identifying critical changes and making correct decisions -
Casualty movement
Safe, efficient evacuation fundamentals when required
How We Train
We prioritize performance over theory.
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Short, focused training modules
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High repetition under realistic conditions
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Hands-on execution, not passive observation
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Immediate performance checks and corrections
Our goal is not just knowledge—it is automatic, reliable action under stress.
We also train leaders to identify mistakes early and maintain standards across their units.
Who It’s For
Anomaly Tac-Med is designed for:
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Non-medical defenders operating in high-risk environments
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Small-unit leaders responsible for immediate casualty response
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Units building scalable medical readiness alongside combat medics
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Organizations seeking NATO-aligned, field-proven training
Anomaly
Tac-Med
COMBAT LIFESAVING
MILITARY MEDICAL TRAINING
FIRST RESPONSE LIFE SAVING
Pre-Hospital Medicine
In the critical six months preceding the full-scale conflict with Russia, our team played a pivotal role in fortifying the resilience of the Ukrainian population. Demonstrating our unwavering commitment to preparedness, we conducted comprehensive training programs that reached over 2,500 individuals in the realm of pre-hospital medicine. Focusing our efforts strategically in the Kyiv/Kyiv Oblast areas, which unfortunately later became the target of occupation and attacks by Russian forces, we endeavored to equip local residents with essential life-saving skills. Our training initiatives encompassed a diverse range of pre-hospital medical practices, ensuring that participants were well-versed in responding effectively to emergencies, thereby fostering a sense of self-reliance within the community.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Defending Kyiv
In a decisive response to the urgent appeal for assistance on February 24th, our dedicated team swiftly mobilized to aid the former Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, and the valiant 206th Battalion Territorial Defense of Ukraine. Recognizing the critical need for immediate support, we proactively provided Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training, equipping the personnel with essential life-saving skills tailored to the challenging conditions they face. In addition, we contributed 500 Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs), reinforcing their capacity to respond to medical emergencies in the field.
STOPPING THE BLEED
Hemostatic Gauze
In collaboration with the former governor of the Kyiv Oblast, Oleksiy Kuleba, (current Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine) Anomaly and its partners have played a crucial role in creating a reliable, comprehensive, enduring supply program for life-saving hemostatic gauze.
FUTURE LEADERS
NATO Ready
Anomaly continues to forge strategic partnerships that contribute to Ukraine’s preparedness for future NATO ascension. One of our current programs includes a collaborative effort with the Military Lyceum Ivan Boguna in Kyiv, providing our expertise in training the next generation of Ukrainian officers in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). This program not only bolsters the capabilities of future Ukrainian military leaders, but also serves the shared mission of future NATO ascension. A recent photograph of Anomaly (CEO) David Plaster and esteemed Hero of Ukraine, Major General Ihor Hordiychuk (a former Lyceum Commander), reflects our commitment to this program.
COLLABORATIVE SYNERGY
Partnerships
In collaboration with many esteemed NGO partners, including “Initiative E+”, as well as support from prominent members of the Ukrainian community (such as Oleksandr Lyulyakin of the music group “Boombox”), Anomaly focuses on orchestrating vital initiatives of essential medical support to the people of Ukraine at all levels, from front-line soldiers, to dedicated medical professionals, to civilian volunteers. In addition to the orchestration of these training initiatives, our collaboration extends to the organization and delivery of life-saving medical supplies to the front-lines.
KYIV READINESS
Preparing Civilians
Since Anomaly’s inception in 2016, we have forged a meaningful partnership with the Kyiv City Government, under the leadership of Mayor Vitalii Klitschko, to offer impactful initiatives to the citizens of Kyiv. These initiatives include the delivery of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training to civilians, increasing their preparedness for emergency medical situations. The critical importance of civilian outreach programs like this became critically clear in 2022, as Russia attempted its march on Kyiv.
Support the Mission
Anomaly Tac-Med is a volunteer-driven organization.
Your support directly enables:
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Training delivery to frontline units
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Consumable medical training supplies
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Ongoing skill refresh and competency checks
Every contribution helps ensure more defenders are prepared to act correctly when seconds matter most.
EXPERIENCE
Our Projects
Team
In the mosaic of Ukraine’s vibrant volunteer landscape, Anomaly stands out as a beacon of hope and action. Our diverse team comprises hundreds of dedicated volunteers hailing from over 12 countries and spanning the length and breadth of Ukraine. Each individual, like a unique drop in a vast ocean, brings their own skills, passion, and dedication to the collective mission of making Ukraine a better place.
At Anomaly, we believe in the power of grassroots efforts to effect positive change. Our volunteering opportunities extend across various spheres, reflecting the multifaceted needs of Ukrainian society. From the bustling streets of Kyiv to the tranquil shores of Odesa, our centers serve as hubs of altruism and community engagement.
Veterans
Our past initiatives for the veteran community have a strong foundation we are eager to build upon with new volunteers. Previously, we hosted free Sunday English courses and conversational classes specifically for veterans, ATO volunteers, and their families in Kyiv.
Alongside those educational sessions, we have organized regular volunteer outings and social gatherings such as Drinkin’ Bros Ukraine to connect members of the veteran community with each other, local citizens, and visiting authorities and embassy officials.
Building on these community connections, our broader network includes the “Caring Together” project, which has united over 1,000 mental health professionals, 10,000-plus trained counselors, and three physical rehabilitation centers. By pooling experience, skills, and resources across this network, we remain fully capable and eager to support and expand these vital programs.
Ecology
Anomaly has a strong history of protecting the Ukrainian environment through clean-up initiatives and project advocacy. Previously, we organized up to three clean-ups a month to minimize public littering while educating participants on waste impact and community project creation.
In addition, our framework is designed to lobby for ecological causes across Ukrainian cities, identifying harmful organizations and challenging them through targeted legislative advocacy.
Education
Anomaly has previously offered free English lessons and workshops on various topics for adults and children. These sessions were designed to help adults develop personal responsibility and new employment opportunities, while expanding educational horizons for students.
Even for those who might not fit traditional eligibility criteria, Anomaly remains ready to support learners through dedicated training modules and practical classes.
Community
Anomaly continues to work closely with city administration and local community leaders to help solve everyday problems for Kyiv residents. Previously, Anomaly facilitated direct reporting tools for 100,000 residents in Kyiv’s poorest neighborhoods to connect with utility providers.
Through these ongoing collaborative efforts, Anomaly is committed to tackling daily challenges and empowering individuals to enhance the quality of life across our city.
Children
Anomaly has a proud history of supporting children, including children of veterans, political prisoners, and internally displaced persons. We have also previously before the main invasion connected foreign donors with an orphanage in Mariupol to help children find new homes, and collaborated closely with the local community police department in Kyiv to safeguard children’s rights.
Through advocacy and community efforts, we remain dedicated to protecting and supporting the youngest members of our society, creating safer and more nurturing environments whenever resources and volunteers allow.
Animals
Anomaly actively seeks volunteers who share our passion for addressing the pressing issue of stray animal overpopulation.
In our mission to combat this problem, Anomaly extends support to animal shelters across key cities like Kyiv, Lviv, and Dnipro. Through our collaborative efforts with dedicated volunteers, we work tirelessly to tackle the challenges associated with the overpopulation of stray animals.
By joining forces with us, volunteers not only contribute to the tangible impact of reducing stray animal populations but also become integral members of a community-driven movement dedicated to promoting animal welfare and fostering a more humane society for all creatures.