Medical Soldiers take to field for training

By Mrs. Tracy Mcclung (Army Medicine)May 6, 2016

Treating a casualty in training
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Dimitri Thomas, Medical Department Activity, simulates treating a casualty in the tactical combat casualty care lane during annual evaluation training April 16 at Camp Miles. More than 100 soldiers refreshed warrior tasks and battle drills durin... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Reacting to indirect fire
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Staff Sgt. Christina Compton, Medical Department Activity, reacts to contact and indirect fire during annual evaluation training April 16 at Camp Miles. More than 100 soldiers refreshed warrior tasks and battle drills during the annual training, whic... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Medical Soldier pulling far-side security
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Nathan Rohling, Medical Department Activity, pulls far-side security while crossing a danger area during annual evaluation training April 16 at Camp Miles. More than 100 soldiers refreshed warrior tasks and battle drills during the annual traini... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Munson Army Health Center (MAHC) conducted Army Warrior Task (AWT) and Battle Drills Training, testing and evaluation to increase readiness, improve morale, and enforce espirt de corps on April 16 at Camp Miles Fort Leavenworth. The Soldiers were evaluated on team movement techniques, navigation, reaction to explosive devices and communication. Medical Soldiers performed lifesaving measure on wounded "Soldiers" and were evaluated on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and First Aid techniques. This realistic training is conducted annually and serves not only to train skills, but to build comradery among the Soldiers.