A contingent of the Kosovo Security Force (FSK) with ROL 1 medical capabilities joined NATO partner countries on January 24 in the field exercise “KFOR 36”, currently taking place at the JMRC Hohenfels training center in Germany.
During the exercise, the FSK is providing realistic medical support to all participating forces in close cooperation with the U.S. Army medical service.
According to a statement from the FSK, its personnel are also participating in specialized field training and integrated into the exercise scenarios to enable professional experience exchange.
“Throughout this period, FSK personnel are conducting training and delivering lectures in military medicine in collaboration with U.S. Army personnel for partner forces participating in the exercise. Topics covered include: Introduction to PSO ROL 1 (Basic Level Medical Support in Military Operations), Medical Evacuation, Combat Life Saver (CLS), Mental Health, Injury Management and Wound Suturing, Head Trauma Management, Blood Sample Collection for Emergency Labs, and Establishing Intravenous Lines,” the statement said.
The FSK emphasized that its soldiers demonstrate discipline, professionalism, and interoperability with international partners in their efforts to contribute to global peace and security.
