U.S. Army Soldiers and Ghana Armed Forces conducted a medical training exercise at Caserma Del Din, Italy, on January 15, 2025. This exercise focused on tactical combat casualty care involving a simulated K9 and aimed to improve interoperability and emergency response skills through shared practices and simulated stress scenarios.
On January 15, 2025, U.S. Army Soldiers alongside combat medics from the Ghana Armed Forces participated in a tactical combat casualty care exercise involving a simulated K9. This medical training took place at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, emphasizing the importance of cooperative military exchanges to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) with its African partners.
During the training event, members from SETAF-AF, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and Dental Health Activity-Italy collaborated with Ghana Armed Forces to share effective medical practices. The exercise aimed to improve readiness among the units, providing a realistic environment where medics would operate under the pressured conditions of simulated combat scenarios, enhancing their skills and cooperation.
The shot list for the training video includes various phases of the exercise, showing soldiers preparing, advancing toward a simulated K9 casualty, securing a perimeter, and conducting critical care under fire. Highlights include close-up shots of critical procedures, such as applying a tourniquet, performing needle chest decompressions, and administering injections to the simulated K9 casualty, demonstrating the skills and readiness of the participating medics.
The partnered medical training between U.S. Army Soldiers and Ghana Armed Forces is a significant step in fostering military cooperation and enhancing emergency care capabilities. By engaging in realistic training exercises, both forces are equipped to respond effectively in combat situations. The commitment to sharing best practices not only strengthens their individual skills but also reinforces their collaborative readiness in future operations.
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