Special Forces Medic

Abstract

Extraction in bound, withdrawal of forces to perspective landing zones (LZ) begins. The unit sustained a few casualties on this mission. The helicopters (Helo) land, personnel get on and take off in a timely manner. The two casualties marked with a red chemical light (Chemlite) on the floor can barely be seen. Under the whine of the engine and rattle of the helicopters movements I see an individual move with a sense of urgency and purpose. The platoon medic, "doc", maneuvers through everyone and applies the technical medical skills required of a platoon medic. With night vision goggles I observe doc work feverishly treat, stabilize and save the casualties with precision and confidence expected of a surgeon.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2006
Accession Number
AD1144060

Entities

People

  • Nuuese Jr Passi

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Casualties
  • Combat Injuries
  • Engineers
  • Foreign Languages
  • Land Navigation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Navigation
  • New York
  • Night Vision
  • Physicians
  • Qualifications
  • Special Forces
  • Specialists
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Science
  • Trauma or Military Medicine