In the complex landscape of modern conflict, where the lines between the frontline and safe zones have all but vanished, the traditional approach to military medicine is undergoing a radical transformation. Leading this charge is the Medical Support to Irregular Warfare (MSIW) network, a specialized pillar of the Irregular Warfare Center’s (IWC) broader set of Functional Area Networks (FANs). As a The MSIW FAN was developed in collaboration with the office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASW SO/LIC). The MSIW FAN is more than just a directory of doctors, medics, and academics, it is a strategic force multiplier designed to ensure that when the environment is most hostile, the medical care is at its most sophisticated.