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is essential, but sustainment training is critical as Most have some access to rudimentary manne-
well. Nations also varied considerably in the type quins, but have found that the fragile nature of
and nature of sustainment training (Table 3.1). most high-fidelity mannequins makes them less
desirable for SOF field training. High priority is
The prevalence of simulation technology varies placed on conducting training in realistic tactical
between nations, with a recurrent theme that most settings. The nations that conduct training us-
nations use moulaged actors, whether trained and ing the animal model believe this tool is critical
paid or military personnel, to simulate casualties. for realistic training. Another concept of variable

Table 3.1 Summary of Participant Countries’ Current Training Modalities
Country 1 2 3 4 5
Belgium Yes No 4 week every 2 years, SimMan Yes
ambulance every 2 years
Romania As a No Not disclosed None Yes
guideline
Switzerland Yes Yes 3 week every 2 years Cric, chest tube, IV, Yes
BLS
U.K. Yes: BATLS Yes 5 days every 18 months SimMan and other Yes, subject to
with modalities review
different
medications
Norway Yes Yes 1 week every 6 months CPR ResusiAnne Yes as unified
Nordic
Poland Yes No 1 to 2 days every year Not disclosed Yes
France No Not 2 weeks every year Not disclosed Yes
disclosed
Turkey No Not 1 week every 1 year Splinting fracture Yes
disclosed transport
Canada Yes Yes No mandate but ATLS/ACLS Multiple modalities Yes
and procedures
US Yes Yes Every 2 years Multiple modalities Yes
and procedures
Australia Yes Yes Not disclosed Multiple modalities Yes
and procedures
Denmark Yes Yes Not disclosed Multiple modalities Yes
and procedures
Sweden Yes Yes Not disclosed Multiple modalities Yes
Italy Yes Not None Chest tube, needle Yes
disclosed decompression,
BLS IV
Germany Yes No Not disclosed CPR/IV Yes
Netherlands Yes Not Not disclosed Cric IV Yes
disclosed
Note: Cric, cricothyroidotomy; BLS, Basic Life Support; BATLS, Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support; CPR, cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation; ATLS, Advanced Trauma Life support; ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support.