The Military Medical Officer's Current-Day Professional Identity: An Enhanced Model.

The role of the MMO is complex and multifaceted. The recognition of the contemporary MMO's unique skill set is essential for the effective education and training of future military health care leaders. The value of capitalizing on this unique skill set has been demonstrated in recent civ-mil responses. Because their intricate skill set is specialized for the operational environment, long-term retention of MMOs is key to force readiness.