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Medical Lessons from Urban Warfare in Afghanistan
Presenter: SGT Cory Beato – 18D, 5/19th SFG, (A)
Lecture: Medical Lessons from Urban Warfare in Afghanistan
Reviewed firefight at Governor’s mansion in Khowst, convoy back to FB Salerno, convoy back into Khowst, and engagement of hostiles on 2nd story of 3-story corner building. Innocents on street and on 3rd floor. Salerno 6 km from site of engagements via good roads.
Hostiles well trained using tactical movements to avoid direct line of sight (stand off), and direct engagement (multiple grenades down stairwell). Hostiles intent on self-sacrifice during jihad. Multiple well constructed suicide vests found. Multiple friendly casualties.
Lessons learned:
- Disseminate CCP location to all parties
- Security/Crowd Control around CCP
- Organize CASEVAC with all parties (reminiscent of German SOF lessons learned)
- Consider tactical conditions when providing TCC
- Don’t lose track of your wounded guys in the system. Get them back to the firebase ASAP.
- Utilize non-military organizations for medical training for indigenous friendlies (ANA) and females.
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