U.S. and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers from across the Republic of Korea participate in the Expert Infantryman, Soldier and Field Medical badges. During the third day of the event, Soldiers displayed their mastery of the fundamentals of life saving medical tasks such as request medical evacuation, provide care under fire, restore breathing, evaluate for heat injury, control bleeding, treat a spinal injury and shock, needle chest decompression, treat a head wound in a chemical biological radiological or nuclear environment, treat abdominal would and eye injury and treat fracture or burn at the medical lane.
The purpose of the E3B is to create experts at all levels, across all organizations, increasing the readiness and lethality of...
A Republic of Korea Army Soldier applies a bandage to a simulated casualty during the medical lane during the Expert Infantry Badge Competition at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, April 24, 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 KATUSA Pfc. Chang Lee, 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