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    Strike Brigade conducts realistic training [Image 6 of 9]

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    Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) pattern camouflage are providing tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) to a downed soldier lying in tall grass near a gravel road. One soldier is kneeling and administering aid while the other stands holding what appears to be a pen or marker, likely documenting the casualty. An open medical kit is visible on the ground, suggesting this is either a training exercise or field medical response.

    FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    08.19.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Joe Padula 

    2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs

    These Soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), are performing tactical field care to an emulated casualty while dressed with advanced equipment to make making training as realistic as possible, Aug. 5. The platoon is wearing combat training gear called Digital Infrared Timing Simulator, better known as DITS. This newest form of non-lethal, force-on-force training equipment uses lasers and blank cartridges to simulate actual battle. DITS puts authentic-like casualty into play while training.

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    Date Taken: 08.19.2009
    Date Posted: 08.19.2009 19:33
    Photo ID: 196562
    VIRIN: 090819-A-8556P-006
    Resolution: 2100x1926
    Size: 1.8 MB
    Location: FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY, US

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