U.S. Army Soldiers and Ghana Armed Forces conducted a joint tactical combat casualty care exercise involving a simulated K9 on January 15, 2025, in Vicenza, Italy. This training, organized by SETAF-AF, focused on improving medical readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Ghanaian forces through practical scenarios and performance assessments.
On January 15, 2025, U.S. Army Soldiers collaborated with combat medics from the Ghana Armed Forces in a tactical combat casualty care exercise involving a simulated K9 at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy. This initiative, part of a broader effort by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), focuses on enhancing interoperability through security cooperation exchanges. The training integrated teams from SETAF-AF, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Dental Health Activity-Italy, and Ghana, facilitating the exchange of medical best practices. Medics were challenged to operate under simulated combat stress, improving their readiness and cooperation with African partners.
The training exercise included various activities organized to simulate real combat scenarios. Key moments from the exercise included soldiers preparing to start the lane, advancing towards the simulated K9 casualty, and establishing security around the site. They conducted care under fire, demonstrating techniques such as applying a tourniquet and performing needle chest decompression. The exercise concluded with evaluators assessing the performance and feedback on the soldiers’ actions, reinforcing both skills and collaborative efforts in medical care.
Key visual elements from the B-Roll capture soldiers in various stages of the training, showcasing teamwork in high-pressure situations. Scenes included the soldiers securing a perimeter, treating the K9 casualty, and performing critical medical procedures such as injecting with a needle. The exercise was designed to not only train soldiers but also foster strong partnerships between U.S. and Ghanaian forces.
The partnered medical training between U.S. Army Soldiers and the Ghana Armed Forces exemplifies a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing military cooperation and medical preparedness. Through realistic simulations and shared best practices, participating medics improved their skills in high-stress scenarios, thereby reinforcing interoperability. This exercise highlights the significance of cooperative training in strengthening defense capabilities between nations.
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