U.S. and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers from across South Korea participate in the Expert Infantryman, Soldier and Field Medical badges. Today is the final day of testing where they transitioned to Camp Humphreys to conduct their timed 12-mile ruck march followed by an M4 function check and an award ceremony for those who earned their expert badge.
The purpose of the E3B is to create experts at all levels, across all organizations, increasing the readiness and lethality of teams, squads, and platoons throughout various units on the Korean peninsula. Events such as the weapons lane are the key enabler to molding the force into professionals, while stressing commitment to every Soldier's individual development. (U.S. Army Video by...
U.S. Army Soldier receives his badge after completing the Expert Infantry Badge Competition, U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, April 26, 2024. The purpose of the Expert Infantry, Soldier, and the Field Medical Badges is to create 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 photo by Pfc. Tien-Dat Ngo, 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
