Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071116-04
November 16, 2007

514th Medical Company conducts medical skills training with Iraqi Soldiers

CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq – The 514th Medical Company, out of Ft. Lewis, Wash., executed the first in a series of basic medical skills initiatives which include casualty first aid and evacuation training with Iraqi Soldiers at Camp Liberty Nov. 11.
 
The Iraqi Soldiers spent the day with their American counterparts reviewing proper techniques and procedures for moving a casualty from the point of injury to the transport vehicle and then on to the medical treatment facility safely and efficiently.
 
The training also included each step of the basic trauma assessment that should be executed prior to casualty movement.
 
Capt. Rodemil Fuentes, commander of the 514th Med. Co., stressed the importance of events such as this training exercise.
 
“These training events were developed based on the Iraqi Soldiers’ needs,” said Fuentes. “Starting from the ground level of medical care on up, we will train with this group to be proficient in their medical skills, and our goal is that they may go out and spread that knowledge.”
 
The Iraqi Soldiers expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn such life-preserving skills. They understand the large role that proper medical aid and transportation play in the well-being of fellow Soldiers.
 
The consensus from the Iraqi Soldiers is that, while the training is new and different, they are enjoying it and look forward to the opportunity to teach other Iraqi Soldiers.
 
This event is one in a series that will be conducted by the 514th Med. Co. each Sunday. The topics will vary from week to week to include basic life support, advanced medical assessment and wound treatment.

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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071116-04
November 16, 2007

514th Medical Company conducts medical skills training with Iraqi Soldiers

CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq – The 514th Medical Company, out of Ft. Lewis, Wash., executed the first in a series of basic medical skills initiatives which include casualty first aid and evacuation training with Iraqi Soldiers at Camp Liberty Nov. 11.
 
The Iraqi Soldiers spent the day with their American counterparts reviewing proper techniques and procedures for moving a casualty from the point of injury to the transport vehicle and then on to the medical treatment facility safely and efficiently.
 
The training also included each step of the basic trauma assessment that should be executed prior to casualty movement.
 
Capt. Rodemil Fuentes, commander of the 514th Med. Co., stressed the importance of events such as this training exercise.
 
“These training events were developed based on the Iraqi Soldiers’ needs,” said Fuentes. “Starting from the ground level of medical care on up, we will train with this group to be proficient in their medical skills, and our goal is that they may go out and spread that knowledge.”
 
The Iraqi Soldiers expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn such life-preserving skills. They understand the large role that proper medical aid and transportation play in the well-being of fellow Soldiers.
 
The consensus from the Iraqi Soldiers is that, while the training is new and different, they are enjoying it and look forward to the opportunity to teach other Iraqi Soldiers.
 
This event is one in a series that will be conducted by the 514th Med. Co. each Sunday. The topics will vary from week to week to include basic life support, advanced medical assessment and wound treatment.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL CORPS – IRAQ PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE BY E-MAIL AT: 
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