NATO and Japanese forces trained in Greece to enhance battlefield medical skills, focusing on first responder procedures, maritime interdiction operation (MIO) medical procedures and emergency care.
Synopsis
Personnel from various NATO Allied armed forces and partner Japan participated in a specialised training programme at the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre (NMIOTC) in Greece. This programme, held from 4 to 14 November 2024, focused on first responder and combat lifesaver procedures to enhance medical skills under battlefield conditions.
The training included both theoretical and practical sessions. Participants learned to use first-aid equipment, plan basic maritime interdiction operation (MIO) medical...
