The RAF medical team from 140 Expeditionary Air Wing, currently deployed on Operation BILOXI in Romania, have taken part in a casualty evacuation exercise organised by the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of the US Army.
The Exercise simulated a mass casualty situation at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, where the RAF detachment is currently responsible for delivering NATO enhanced Air Policing and conducting enhanced Vigilance Activities within the Black Sea region.
This training is part of a series of joint training activities with the US Army unit that is also based at the Air Base. During the exercise the RAF medical team carried out critical patient triage, treatment and evacuation in a high-pressure environment with their US counter parts.
During the exercise, Squadron Leader Suttie, the Senior Medical Officer for 140 Expeditionary Air Wing, worked closely with her US Army counterpart, Major Schofield, in the delivery of care role for the Exercise.
"Conducting joint training alongside our NATO counterparts offers a unique opportunity to enhance the delivery of emergency medical care whilst deployed overseas. We share best practices, review current procedures and develop a robust medical treatment plan to ensure that we are ready to react in an emergency situation."
Squadron Leader Suttie
Senior Medical Officer, 140 Expeditionary Air Wing
