[Commentary] Recently, the 20th batch of Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon completed the "Angel Rescue" exercise organized by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). High praise from the Ministry and participating friendly forces.
[Commentary] This "Angel Rescue" exercise was held in a real minefield near the "Blue Line" on the Lebanese-Israeli border.
The exercise was based on the background that the operator was injured by a mine during the mine clearance mission, and the UNIFIL Command Center organized medical institutions of troop-contributing countries to carry out on-site first aid and medical evacuation of the wounded.
The 20th batch of Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon participated in the entire exercise.
This is also the first medical evacuation exercise for the wounded organized by UNIFIL in the context of minefield rescue.
[Concurrent] Xiao Wei, minefield supervisor of the 20th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon
This exercise was set on a minefield on the Lebanese-Israeli border, striving to simulate the real minefield environment, and it was organized and implemented in strict accordance with rescue procedures. Such a fully combat-oriented exercise can improve the ability of minefield commanders and operators to deal with emergencies.
[Explanation] At the beginning of the exercise, the mine clearance team quickly activated the emergency rescue plan, opened up rescue channels, and rescued the wounded from the minefield. The medical team immediately carried out emergency treatment and judgment on the wounded, and the liaison team also informed the UNIFIL headquarters of the situation and applied for A medical helicopter transports the wounded.
After the ambulance arrived at the predetermined location, we cooperated with the UNIFIL air medical team to transport the wounded.
The wounded were treated in a timely manner, and their vital signs were quickly stabilized.
[Commentary] During the exercise, the Chinese peacekeeping force's efficient organization and command system, professional emergency treatment level and good language communication skills have won unanimous praise from the evaluation team and friendly forces.
[Concurrent] Deputy Commander of the Cambodian Peacekeeping Force to Lebanon Sera Boon
The rescue drill of the Chinese mine clearance team has provided us with a lot of useful experience and achieved a lot of results, which has provided a good reference for our Cambodian mine clearance team. Thank you very much.
[Explanation] It is reported that the "Angel Rescue" exercise mainly combines the complex and changeable security situation in the mission area, abandoning the traditional medical rescue exercise mode, which is uncertain of the injury, no script, full supervision, and special personnel evaluation. Therefore, the medical institutions of UNIFIL's troop-contributing countries need to respond quickly, communicate closely, and cooperate with each other to carry out emergency rescue, so as to test their medical emergency response capabilities and medical coordination support capabilities.
[Concurrent] Ye Fangchao, commander of the 20th Chinese peacekeeping force to Lebanon
Through the full-factor and full-process actual-troop drills, we have smoother command communication with UNIFIL, closer coordination, and more efficient medical evacuation.
It has greatly tested and improved our comprehensive rescue capabilities, and provided a security guarantee for better completion of the peacekeeping mission in the next step.
[Explanation] This year marks the 30th anniversary of China's dispatch of the first "Blue Helmets" to participate in UN peacekeeping operations.
Up to now, the 20th batch of Chinese peacekeeping troops to Lebanon has cleared more than 5,800 square meters of demining fields and safely removed more than 1,400 landmines. They have fulfilled their solemn commitment to love and maintain peace with practical actions, and made a contribution to maintaining peace and tranquility in Lebanon. made an important contribution.
Du Xiaoxiao Li Bo Kong Kangyi reports from Lebanon
Responsible editor: [Li Ji]