CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (Jan. 24, 2024) – Camp Lemonnier’s Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) veterinary service staff held a joint worldwide Okay-9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) coaching for Camp Lemonnier and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa army working canine (MWD) handlers, medical professionals and regional allied and associate forces.
The Okay-9 TCCC coaching allows non-veterinary service members to supply well timed and efficient therapy for MWD medical emergencies in an operational atmosphere. The handlers practiced therapy for enormous hemorrhaging and respiratory misery, ultrasound and casualty evacuation utilizing Okay-9 mannequins and their MWDs.
“I think it’s important for us to conduct this training to build confidence and make people aware of what handlers and medical professionals are capable of, the assets that we have and how we support the Military Working Dogs’ mission,” mentioned U.S. Army Sgt Andrea Serrano. “It’s important for us to train on that elevated level of care because it is vital to the handlers and medics when it comes to saving the lives of the Military Working Dogs.”
Military Working Dogs are important property for army police and particular operations items serving in operational environments. The Okay-9 TCCC coaching ensures injured working dogs obtain the very best degree of resuscitative care, even within the absence of army veterinary personnel.
As the one Level II army trauma heart on the African continent, Camp Lemonnier’s EMF operates as a pressure healthcare system offering emergent care, preventative drugs and veterinary companies to assist Camp Lemonnier and forward-deployed items within the area. CLDJ’s EMF conducts common trauma coaching for CLDJ medical and veterinary personnel to keep up disaster response readiness.
Camp Lemonnier is an operational set up that permits U.S., allied and associate nation forces to be the place they’re wanted to make sure safety and shield U.S. pursuits. The set up gives world-class assist for service members, transient U.S. property and 38 native tenant instructions.
(U.S. Navy picture by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Patricia Elkins)
| Date Taken: | 02.12.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 02.15.2024 07:53 |
| Story ID: | 463676 |
| Location: | DJ |
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