Photo by Cpl. Ed GaloSoldiers with the Afghan National Army carry a simulated casualty on a stretcher and place him in an ambulance as part of a mass casualty simulation held at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2012. During the mass casualty simulation, members of the ANA were given a list of symptoms and wounds. ANA medics then had to determine the proper way to treat them and who needed to be treated first depending on their wounds.
Photo by Cpl. Tyler J. ThornhillU.S. Marines and sailors insert into a landing zone as part of a scenario while conducting riverine training during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012, Sept. 8. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives participating troops from several countries an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation.
Photo by Cpl. Michael PetersheimMarines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rappel down a training tower during assault climber training in Djibouti, Aug. 29, 2012.
