U.S. Army Soldiers from the 690th and 343rd Medical Company Ground Ambulance, alongside the 2-501 General Support Aviation Battalion, conducted a realistic mass-casualty training exercise at Columbus Regional Health in Columbus, IN, as part of Guardian Response 2024. The joint training simulated a mass-casualty event, requiring coordinated responses from military and civilian medical personnel. Columbus Regional Health staff played a vital role, providing a realistic hospital setting. The exercise aimed to improve communication, coordination, and overall efficiency in medical care during mass casualty incidents. After-action briefs were conducted to review performance and identify areas for improvement. The successful completion of the exercise highlighted the importance of ongoing cooperation between military and civilian medical professionals in emergency response.
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