Page 159 - Journal of Special Operations Medicine - Winter 2014

(photos above) IED blast near Photos courtesy of
vehicle. A smoke machine and Jeff McPhearson
a simulated grenade launcher
were used to give the sounds
of returning fire, giving more of (photos below) We tested
an authentic feel. We had the students speed on applying
students get the casualty off the SWAT-T and C-A-T.
the “X”, treat the casualty and Several surprised drills where (photo above) (Crevasse Rescue):
take the casualty to the casualty conducted where students had Alaska PJs perform a high-angle
collection point. to apply their tourniquets on crevasse recovery training operation
themselves as well as on
each other. (photo above left) (Eklutna Glacier):
(photo below) We thank the The 212th Rescue Squadron
students and EMS agencies that made (photo above) Part of the operators regularly train against the
this TCCC course a success. Special thanks to Fort Lee Maze building has a clear out diverse Alaskan environment and
Fire and Emergency Services, Fort Lee Military Base, room where students were remote challenges of SAR in the
the staff at the Ordnance Warrior Training Facility, tested on carries and drags Alaskan interior. A team of PJs and
Southside Regional Medical Center and Crater EMS during exercise scenarios. CROs is pictured here departing on
Training. Next class is February 2015. a three-day, 22 mile glacier traverse
in order to train on winter skills.
Photos courtesy of
Lt Col Matthew Komatsu,
212RQS Director of Operations,
and SMSgt Chris Widener,
212 RQS Operations

(photo above) (Base Camp with Helo):
212th Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue
officers debark a 210th Rescue Squadron
HH-60G at Denali Base Camp in order to
perform a three week expedition to the
Denali summit at 20,320'.

(photo right) (Crevasse Rescue):
Alaska PJs perform a high-angle crevasse
recovery training operation.