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VISTORBELITUNG.COM,CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Finnish soldiers serving with NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) have demonstrated their readiness and interoperability in a recent high-intensity Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) training exercise. The troops from KFOR's Regional Command-East (RC-E) conducted the drill in close coordination with the U.S. Army Task Force Aviation, utilizing the extensive facilities at Camp Bondsteel.
The exercise was designed to rehearse and refine the critical procedures for rapidly locating, stabilizing, and evacuating simulated casualties from a challenging environment. It tested the full spectrum of the MEDEVAC chain, from the initial call for help to the final handover at a medical treatment facility.
In a realistic training scenario, Finnish ground troops were first tasked with securing a simulated incident site and providing immediate first aid to "casualties." Following the on-site stabilization, the U.S. Army Task Force Aviation was called in. U.S. helicopter crews, working in seamless communication with the Finnish forces on the ground, then executed a precise pickup of the casualties, simulating a swift aerial evacuation to advanced medical care.
"The seamless cooperation between our Finnish soldiers and the U.S. Army aviators is paramount," said a spokesperson for KFOR's Regional Command-East. "Exercises like this are not just training; they are a vital assurance of our capability to protect all communities in Kosovo and respond decisively to any emergency. It reinforces the strength of our multinational team and our shared commitment to the mission."
MEDEVAC capabilities are a cornerstone of KFOR's operational readiness. As a peacekeeping mission mandated by the United Nations, KFOR must be prepared to respond to medical emergencies for both its personnel and, if required, for the local population, in any terrain and under any conditions.
The Finnish Contingent, operating as part of the broader NATO-led effort, regularly engages in such joint and combined training. This ensures that the over 4,500 troops from nearly 30 allied and partner nations within KFOR can operate as one cohesive force, maintaining a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all people in Kosovo.
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