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TARIN KOT, Afghanistan - Medics from the Afghan National Army (ANA) 4th Brigade 205th Hero Corps (4/205) completed an independently run course on how to instruct fellow soldiers on basic care of the battle casualty.
As the 4/205 continues to conduct independent security operations across Uruzgan, sixteen medics from the 5th Kandak completed the Combat Lifesaver Course at Multi National Base – Tarin Kot on Oct. 19.
Lt. Alex Grant from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Task Force (2CAV Regt TF) Security Force Assistance Advisory Team said the ANA medics were very proactive during the three-day course and wanted to update their skills.
“They already know the medical techniques, so the lessons were more of a refresher, but the emphasis of the course was more on the instruction methods,’ he said.
“This training will help stop preventable deaths on the battlefield.”
Capt. Mohammad Zaker, a doctor with 4/205, said the course was important for all ANA soldiers.
“Because most of our soldiers are illiterate and have difficulty understanding formal lessons, this course was designed as a practical method to instruct soldiers how to save lives on the battlefield,” he said.
“The main skills we covered during the lessons were methods of casualty evacuation, the seven-liner medical evacuation request and use of the combat application tourniquet and bandages to stop blood flow.
“These are skills every soldier should know and we intend to conduct medical training courses across the Kandaks every three months.”
Lt. Grant said a new seven-line medical evacuation request form had been designed and introduced for carriage by Afghan soldiers.
“What’s special about the forms is they also incorporate diagrams showing the correct positioning for combat application tourniquets in the event of massive tissue damage to an arm or leg,” he said.
“And one of the most important things to know when working in a dangerous environment is how to call in a medical evacuation request in the event of serious, life-threatening injuries.”
| Date Taken: | 10.19.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 10.27.2013 05:41 |
| Story ID: | 115784 |
| Location: | TARIN KOWT, AF |
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