In the second part of this mission podcast, the PJs discuss overland travel, AT boots, nutrition (gummy bears), and other logistics in white out glacier travel. Just another day at the office. That Others May Live.
57. 212th RQS- Harding Ice Field Mission. Part 2 Read More »
In another exciting installment from the 212th, the CRO discusses the mission drop and mission planning- issues with weather, insertion, and ORM. For those of you who have not augmented the 212th, there is no better place to train cold weather ops, mountain and high angle skills, and do real world missions in a forbidding
56. 212th- Harding Ice Field Mish- Part 1 Read More »
John had an amazing career as a PJ and then became one of the first CROs. He talks about two unique experiences: a civil ocean jump in the 90s into 40 foot seas, and a tragic mission in OEF which you will know well. John discusses what he learned from those missions as well as what
55. John Shoemaker- 2 significant Pararescue missions discussed. Read More »
In this podcast a 75th Ranger Regimental PA discusses the whole blood program. It is a revolutionary and forward thinking concept. Much credit to Dr Geir from Norway, Dr Cap and the Ranger Medical Leadership. More information can be found at RDCR.org on the publications page.
54. The Ranger Blood Program Read More »
If you do not know about it, search for “Roger Sparks Pararescue” and “Operation Bulldog Bite” before you listen to this. Unfortunately, if you do not hear the details directly for Roger you will be missing out, but at least get some SA before listening by reading the material out there. Roger received the Silver
53. Reflecting on Operation Bulldog Bite a few years later with SMSgt Roger Sparks. Read More »
In this podcast we discuss the value of the SOMA meeting and interesting highlights including emphasis on training, operator support , the ROLO program and PFC training.
#52. Highlights of the 2016 Special Operations Medical Association with Travis Read More »
Two PJs with over 200 combat missions in OEF discuss lessons learned. This is a must listen to podcast for new and aspiring PJs. Red Leader- come in!
51. Two PJs discuss lessons learned from OEF. Read More »
Supporting the National Park Service on Denali during the spring climbing season is a great experience and can lead to good training. You can set this up trough the 212th. In this podcast one of our PJs discusses his 2016 patrol and a series of cases including a helo exfil. Enjoy hearing about the missions
#50. PJ on Denali 2016 Read More »
In part 2 Doc Chung discusses ventilator issues, wound care and escharotomy, special circumstances including chemical, electric and steam injuries. NOTE: a lot of information relevant to our mission such as a maritime response, where we get to the patient 24-48 hours after injury, where there is no real guidance, is discussed and revised.
49. Part 2 with Doc Chung- Burn Care Read More »
In light of last week’s Moody jump mission in the Atlantic, we are doing a more in-depth discussion on burns. Burns are one of the top three injuries that teams perform maritime rescue for. Doc Chung also served as a telecon consultant for our ROC Doc. In Part 1 of 2 with Doc (LTC) Chung,
48. Update on burn care with Doc Chung- Army Burn ICU Doc Read More »
