Extraction in bound, withdrawal of forces to perspective landing zones (LZ) begins. The unit sustained a few casualties on this mission. The helicopters (Helo) land, personnel get on and take off in a timely manner. The two casualties marked with a red chemical light (Chemlite) on the floor can barely be seen. Under the whine of the engine and rattle of the helicopters movements I see an individual move with a sense of urgency and purpose. The platoon medic, "doc", maneuvers through everyone and applies the technical medical skills required of a platoon medic. With night vision goggles I observe doc work feverishly treat, stabilize and save the casualties with precision and confidence expected of a surgeon.
Special Forces Medic
2006
10 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Personnel Management, Labor Relations & Manpower Studies , Military Sciences , Personnel , Job Training & Career Development , Casualties , Combat injuries , Engineers , Foreign languages , Land navigation , Medical personnel , Military medicine , Navigation , New york , Night vision , Physicians , Qualifications , Special forces , Specialists , Training , United states , Warfare
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