HMC-FMF-PJ
05-23-2007, 00:46
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=765
The Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM) worked in conjunction with Stu Segall Productions and Strategic Operations to develop a Marine combat casualty care video directed and narrated by Carl Weathers.
The video was born from TECOM’s search for a more systematic way to give Marines training in the Predeployment Training Program (PTP). This specific example focused on the proper use of the Individual First-Aid Kit (IFAK).
“This is training that every Marine needs,” a TECOM official said. “Based on wounds we’ve seen during current operations, we put emphasis on amputation, burns and gunshot wounds. The IFAK has saved countless lives overseas, but some Marines don’t have the opportunity to tear it open and practice with all of the components prior to deployment.”
The Marines in the video, demonstrate the correct use of the quick-clot powder and pouches, tourniquets and pressure and burn dressings as advised by the Field Medical Service School in Camp Pendleton. “(The IFAK) is an empowering device,” Weathers said. “It doesn’t require (special) training, just the ability to use it properly. It speaks for itself. It saves lives.”
Weathers gives further guidance in his narration by advising Marines to always check for additional wounds, reassure the casualty and – most importantly – to press the fight.
The video was filmed on Segall’s 20-acre site in San Diego in November 2006. Segall said the realism of site both helped those who participated and should be of great benefit to anyone who watched the footage.
“I’m hoping the audience will pay attention and get a sense of realism,” Segall said. “This way, Marines can have a conscious or subconscious heads up and know what to do with (the individual first-aid kit). It’s just one element, but it’s a start to saving lives and training that everyone needs to do.”
The video is available on MarineNet as part of the PTP course and may soon appear on other Marine Corps Web sites.
To access the video:
Visit https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil/portal/
= Log on or create a new free account
= Click on “Course Catalogue”
= Select “Predeployment Training Program”
= Choose “Block 2”
= Click on “First Aid-PTPB2”
= Launch course once enrolled
(No matter if active duty, reserve, retiree, civilian emp, or dependant: If you are registered in DEERS, you will likely have access to most courses on MarineNet.)
The Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM) worked in conjunction with Stu Segall Productions and Strategic Operations to develop a Marine combat casualty care video directed and narrated by Carl Weathers.
The video was born from TECOM’s search for a more systematic way to give Marines training in the Predeployment Training Program (PTP). This specific example focused on the proper use of the Individual First-Aid Kit (IFAK).
“This is training that every Marine needs,” a TECOM official said. “Based on wounds we’ve seen during current operations, we put emphasis on amputation, burns and gunshot wounds. The IFAK has saved countless lives overseas, but some Marines don’t have the opportunity to tear it open and practice with all of the components prior to deployment.”
The Marines in the video, demonstrate the correct use of the quick-clot powder and pouches, tourniquets and pressure and burn dressings as advised by the Field Medical Service School in Camp Pendleton. “(The IFAK) is an empowering device,” Weathers said. “It doesn’t require (special) training, just the ability to use it properly. It speaks for itself. It saves lives.”
Weathers gives further guidance in his narration by advising Marines to always check for additional wounds, reassure the casualty and – most importantly – to press the fight.
The video was filmed on Segall’s 20-acre site in San Diego in November 2006. Segall said the realism of site both helped those who participated and should be of great benefit to anyone who watched the footage.
“I’m hoping the audience will pay attention and get a sense of realism,” Segall said. “This way, Marines can have a conscious or subconscious heads up and know what to do with (the individual first-aid kit). It’s just one element, but it’s a start to saving lives and training that everyone needs to do.”
The video is available on MarineNet as part of the PTP course and may soon appear on other Marine Corps Web sites.
To access the video:
Visit https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil/portal/
= Log on or create a new free account
= Click on “Course Catalogue”
= Select “Predeployment Training Program”
= Choose “Block 2”
= Click on “First Aid-PTPB2”
= Launch course once enrolled
(No matter if active duty, reserve, retiree, civilian emp, or dependant: If you are registered in DEERS, you will likely have access to most courses on MarineNet.)