U.S. and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers from across the Republic of South Korea participate in the Eight Army Best Squad Competition. The purpose of Best Squad is to encourage experts at all levels, across all organizations, increasing the readiness and lethality of teams, squads, and platoons throughout various units on the Korean peninsula. These events are the key enabler to molding the force into professionals, while stressing commitment to every Soldier's individual development. (U.S. Army Video by Pfc. Fabian Jones, 20th Public Affairs Detachment)
DEOK SAN, SOUTH KOREA - R.O.K.Army Soldier of 32nd Infantry Division directs the target location for Soldier of I&S Company, Eighth Army Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN) at the Deok San Urban Combat Shooting Range May 13, 2024. U.S. Soldiers had the opportunity to participate in the urban combat qualification of R.O.K.Army 32nd Infantry Division, using K-1 rifles from R.O.K.Army. (U.S. Army photo by KATUSA Corporal Seung Jun Wea, 20th Public Affairs Detachment)
RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea – The Eighth Army Best Medic Competition continues into the fourth day on Nov. 16, 2023, challenging participants with negotiate day and night land navigation and providing Prolonged Casualty Care.
The PCC evaluation required the teams to administer medical care in a simulated austere and remote environment, with limited medical supplies, equipment, and intermittent casualty influx for more than six hours.
Graders assessed competitors’ ability to manage few resources, prioritize care based on the severity of injuries, and communicate effectively with their teammate.
“We assessed our patients, called a 9-line for air MedEvac, and provided various interventions before the air was...
11.16.2023 | RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, KR |
Story by Spc. Alison Strout