6-52 conducts combat lifesaver training : 無料・フリー素材/写真
6-52 conducts combat lifesaver training / USAG-Humphreys
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| 説明 | Story and photo by 1st Lt. Austin Liu6-52 Air Defense ArtillerySUWON AIR BASE — Private First Class Ibrahim Ahmed enthusiastically demonstrated to his students how to properly insert the Nasopharyngeal Airway into an unconscious patient in order to secure open airway. He demonstrated on himself first, gently sliding the tube down the nostril. His students observed attentively, periodically jotting down notes on important points that could be featured on the written exam later that day.“The advantage of the Nasopharyngeal Airway, or NPA, is that it usually does not trigger a gag reflex in the patient,” explained Ibrahim, the assistant medical supply noncommissioned officer in charge for Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery.Ibrahim’s instruction is a normal part of the required curriculum for the U.S. Army Combat Life Saver Course given to all incoming Soldiers of 6-52.However, what is not ordinary about this course is that all his students are members of the Korean Service Corps, more commonly known as KSC. “This training is very important for the KSC members because we do not normally learn about paramedic life saving procedures or other advance EMT responses during our normal KSC training,” said Kim Pon Yol, a KSC worker who participated in the CLS course. There are 15 KSC members working for the Iron Horse Battalion, and over 2,200 KSC members are employed by the U.S. military across the peninsula. These dedicated workers provide invaluable logistic support to U.S. commanders during peace time as well as wartime.“KSC members serve in various positions in support of the daily operation of the U.S. Army in the Republic of Korea,” said Mun Tae-Yong, the senior KSC member on Suwon. “We are working alongside U.S. Soldiers and serving as bus drivers, ambulance drivers, painters, carpenters, and even communication support specialists.”Because the KSC has become an integral part of the U.S. Army in recent years, it is only befitting that KSC members receive the same standard of training as the troops they serve. And one of the most important warrior tasks and drills is the ability to administer first aid and potentially save a life. For this reason, Ahmed, the primary instructor for the CLS course, explained early on to his students the standard for certification. The students must be able to demonstrate proficiency in maintaining breathing, stopping blood loss, preventing infection, and evacuation. These are the four key steps to save someone’s life in battle. “Initially, my biggest concern was the language barrier,” Ahmed said. “But with the help of the interpreter, the students were able to comprehend and retain the material.”When asked how he knew that the KSC workers are ready for certification, the 19-year-old New Jersey native smiled and confidently replied, “Just watch how proficient they are executing these drills during the hands-on portion of the final exam. They are just as good as any U.S. students.”Kim Pong Yol, a KSC member working as a painter, carried a simulated unconscious patient using a litter from the classroom to the parking lot outside with the help of another student. So the class had both physical and mental demands, which made for good training.Kim said after the practical exercise, “I have learned a lot this morning and I think all of these skills are necessary for us to be ready for the war if it does break out in the future.”For more information on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys and living and working in Korea visit: USAG-Humphreys' official web site or check out our online videos. |
| 撮影日 | 2000-01-01 00:04:09 |
| 撮影者 | USAG-Humphreys |
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| カメラ | Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi , Canon |
| 露出 | 0.005 sec (1/200) |
| 開放F値 | f/3.5 |
| 焦点距離 | 20 mm |