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Military First Aid and FM 7-85 Ranger Unit Operations
Military First Aid and FM 785 Ranger Unit Operations Author:Department of Defense A great value! Two military manuals combine into one book. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost. This manual meets the first aid training needs of individual service members. Because medical personnel will not always be readily available, the nonmedical service members must rely heavily on th... more »eir own skills and knowledge of life-sustaining methods to survive on the integrated battlefield. This publication outlines both self-aid and aid to other service members (buddy aid). More importantly, it emphasizes prompt and effective action in sustaining life and preventing or minimizing further suffering and disability. First aid is the emergency care given to the sick, injured, or wounded before being treated by medical personnel. The term first aid can be defined as "urgent and immediate lifesaving and other measures, which can be performed for casualties by nonmedical personnel when medical personnel are not immediately available." The fundamentals apply to the employment of ranger units on worldwide operations and across the spectrum of conflict from low to high intensity warfare. The scope of this publication addresses the mission, organization, equipment, capabilities, limitations, planning, training, operations, and logistical support of ranger units. Subjects covered in detail: Introduction, Organization and Equipment, Deployment, Insertion, Extraction, Escape, and Evasion, Strike Operations, Special Light Infantry Operations, Combat Support, Combat Service Support, Training. Very easy to read and understand with many pictures to help improve understanding.« less