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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      Culminating in a final capstone event, the phase encapsulated the collective knowledge required through the five phases, offering invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world setting, priming SENAF for upcoming medical evacuation scenarios.Senegal air force medical staff carry a wounded patient to an aircraft during the Aeromedical Evacuation Team Phase V event at Ouakam Air Base, Senegal, Jan. 24, 2024. Culminating in a final capstone event, the phase validated the collective knowledge required through the five phases, offering invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world setting, priming SENAF for upcoming medical evacuation scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dreshawn Murray)
                
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Senegalese armed forces concludes aeromedical evacuation trainingPublished Jan. 26, 2024
                    
                    By Mr. Dreshawn Murray
                    
                    
                    USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs
            **OUAKAM AIR BASE, Senegal (AFNS) --**Senegalese armed forces personnel successfully concluded the final phase of the Aeromedical Evacuation Teams training at Ouakam Air Base Jan. 26.

The accomplishment caps a five-year journey for the Senegalese air force, which has been actively involved in aerial patient movement since 2019 in collaboration with the **U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa** Surgeon General Office and **Defense Institute for Military Operations**.

The commitment exhibited by SENAF throughout the AMET program underscores their dedication to enhancing aeromedical capabilities and contributing to global peacekeeping efforts.

“Completing the fifth and final phase of the AMET program represents a significant milestone for the Senegalese Armed Forces,” said Col. Steven Lehr, USAFE-AFAFRICA command surgeon. “This demonstrates their ability to not only learn a critical function but the ability to sustain it through development of their own cadre that can teach and evaluate their ability to perform this mission.”

Lehr also added, “Aeromedical evacuation is a critical capability on a continent as vast as Africa. The SENAF are now poised to support United Nations and African Union missions that ultimately serve greater regional stability.”

The Phase V training, executed under the guidance of Defense Institute of Medical Operations, unfolded as a five-day exercise, challenging the team with diverse tactical and medical scenarios. Culminating in a final capstone event, the phase encapsulated the collective knowledge required through all five phases, offering invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world setting, priming SENAF for upcoming medical evacuation scenarios.The culmination of these efforts leading up to Phase V marks a significant milestone for Senegal's military capabilities and their commitment to achieving United Nations validation.A Senegalese air force medic lends a supportive hand to a wounded patient during Aeromedical Evacuation Team Phase V event at Ouakam Air Base, Senegal, Jan. 24, 2024. The culmination of these efforts leading up to Phase V marks a significant milestone for Senegal's military capabilities and their commitment to achieving United Nations validation.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Dreshawn Murray)
            
            
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    The completion of Phase V of the AMET training  signifies a remarkable journey for the Senegalese Air Force which has been actively involved in Aerial Patient Movement in collaboration with USAFE-AFAFRICA Surgeon General Office and Defense Institute for Military Operations since 2019.Senegal air force medics carry a litter with a patient on it during an exercise scenario of Aeromedical Evacuation Team Phase V at Ouakam Air Base, Senegal, Jan. 24, 2024. The completion of Phase V of the AMET training  signifies a remarkable journey for the Senegalese Air Force which has been actively involved in Aerial Patient Movement in collaboration with USAFE-AFAFRICA Surgeon General Office and Defense Institute for Military Operations since 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dreshawn Murray)
            
            
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“In the privilege of teaching and witnessing these remarkable individuals excel in our program lies the promise of a brighter future,” said Col. James Webb, Defense Institute of Military Operations instructor and master clinician. “The Senegalese military’s commitment to excellence assures that they will stand as stalwarts in UN peacekeeping operations for years to come.” 

The AMET program, a vital component supporting United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, has undergone multiple phases, with Phase I initiated in 2019 under the former aerial patient movement program.

As the program evolved, SENAF completed Phase II in April 2023, Phase III in July 2023, and Phase IV in September 2023.

The culmination of these efforts leading up to Phase V marks a significant milestone for Senegal's military capabilities and their commitment to achieving UN validation.

Tech. Sgt. Larry Russian, an international health specialist and AMET program manager assigned to the USAFE-AFAFRICA Surgeon General Office, applauded SENAF dedication, commitment and perseverance during their journey.

“These qualities cannot be more evident in our partner nation of Senegal,” he said. “From Phase 0 to Phase V, Senegal’s armed forces have demonstrated ownership and sustainability of their Aeromedical Evacuation Teams program in preparation to pursue UN validation in support of peace keeping operations.”

Russian went on to say the capacity the Senegalese have developed will help support their own civilian population and military forces aerial patient movement needs.

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