Louise Martin’s Post

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY 2011..ish Off the coast of Somalia. Specifically the horn conducting Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) as part of the Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team. That was a busy deployment. I think we clocked 75 boardings! That's me in the middle. The big jacked guy next to me is LCDR Rick Moore, APRᐩM Obligatory “cool guy” photo after an operation. There are both Officer and Enlisted in this photo from multiple different career fields! Whether your in Administrsrion, Engineering, Operations, Intelligence, ETC, you can still do “cool” stuff! #AmericasNavy #ForgedByTheSea #VBSS #Piracy #DDG96 #USSBainbridge

A significant protective posture enhancement for operating in one of the most chaotic and uncertain high-risk environments.

Here’s a glimpse of Speciailist Rescue Responder (SRR) for rescue / medical trauma care combined in vehicle incidents. An accredited rescue qualification. Here we see Royal Marines and a Government Agency working together to respond to a remote RTC. This is a basic single vehicle scenario with only one casualty - the enemy of darkness or night would change it again. We would absolutely expect them to carry out a rescue at night as we build challenges and complexity into the programme Direct threat care > Indirect threat care > Evacuation care in a moving vehicle to next RVP is all part of the programme. If you need to be challenged then you need SRR - ‘minimal kit but maximum potential’ #rtc #extrication #trauma #medic #firstresponders #remote #military #government #security

Our JPM CBRN Special Operations Forces’ (SOF) capabilities are crucial for Special Operations Forces’ survival and mission success in CBRN environments. One of these capabilities is the Forward Area Mobility Spray – System (FAMS-S). FAMS-S is a mobile platform capable of decontaminating chemical and biological agents from aircraft, vehicle, or support equipment exteriors so they are clean enough to reuse without having to wear CBRN protective equipment. This allows USSOCOM warfighters to decontaminate quickly in hostile environments while maximizing tactical flexibility and minimizing logistical burden. The FAMS-S man-portable is currently in production, while the FAMS-S small and large (pictured) vehicle-mounted variants are expected to begin production this year. Check it out! ⬇️ #KnowYourJPEOCBRND #JPEOCBRND #CBRN #SpecialOperations #SpecialOps #Takeover #Decontamination

The circumstances of this serious incident are quite straightforward but the consequences could have been dreadful. The key issue for the general observer is the question of governance and oversight. I suggest a quick read of the section that lists the organisations involved together with the issues of corporate structures and experience. I have never seen anything less likely to deliver what is required. To think that, not long ago, the army had its own railway capabilities. Indeed all of HM Inspectors were drawn from a military engineering background until 1970s. A little consideration of the cargoes carried provide a reminder of the importance of having a proper safety structure in place. #railwayaccident #railwaysafety

So wonderful to finally see a tool that is 100% backed by scientific evidence that can assist veterans to better understand how mentally "ready" they are to transition into civilian life. We know from the research that transition from service to civilian life can be confusing and complicated on so many levels. Understanding how mentally prepared you are for this process allows you to be proactive in your approach to transition, enhancing the likelihood that you will flourish in the next chapter of your life.

Have you heard of the research-based tool, Mental Readiness for Military Transition Scale? “The MT-Ready assesses psychological and social variables that impact on Defence members’ transition from the military to civilian life. This proactive, preventative approach – which hasn’t been done before – can be used before someone leaves Defence to predict what might happen once they leave” - Dr Madeline Romaniuk, Principal Investigator #traumaaware #traumainformedpractice #evidencebased #ADFaware

Crane Army Ammunition Activity sees public-private partnerships as a way to finance, build, and operate various projects quickly. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7XwuxWN ___ #DOD #PublicPrivatePartnerships

Today’s SRDP proponents and advocates need to look at the supposed Marcos-era “success stories,” like the M16 project, with more sober eyes. #ARMSCOR #DND #Elitool #GovernmentArsenal #ImeeMarcos #M16project #marcos #SelfRelianceDefensePosture

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) are two vital training programs for first responders and military personnel, but they serve slightly different audiences and contexts. 🔸 TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care): • Designed for military personnel. • Focuses on life-saving medical techniques during combat. • Tailored for battlefield conditions, emphasizing care under fire. • Divided into 3 phases: ↪ Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation Care. 🔸 TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care): • Adapted for civilian EMS, law enforcement, and fire services. • Uses the same principles as TCCC but focuses on non-military environments, such as active shooter incidents and other high-threat situations. • Structured around civilian emergency settings with focus on managing bleeding, airway, and shock. • Three phases include: ↪ Direct Threat Care, Indirect Threat Care, and Evacuation Care. Key Aspects of Both Programs: 1. Hemorrhage Control ➡ Tourniquets, wound packing, and pressure bandages. 2. Airway Management ➡ Maintaining open airways through simple interventions. 3. Triage & Evacuation ➡ Prioritizing patients and planning safe transport. Both courses prepare individuals for high-stakes, real-world scenarios but are tailored for different operational environments. Ready to equip your team with these critical skills? Contact us today to schedule TCCC or TECC training for your organization and be prepared for any emergency scenario. #TCCC #TECC #TacticalMedicine #EMS #FirstResponders #RaytomGroup #TacticalTraining