RIMPAC expands to include training in humanitarian aid

By Ira Zunin

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 21, 2012

~~<p>The Rim of the Pacific exercises, hosted by the United States this summer in the waters near Hawaii, is the world's largest maritime war exercise. Twenty-two participating nations are now working to refine joint operations.</p>
<p>This year, RIMPAC has built in an enhanced Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response exercise. It marks the first time U.S. hospitals have participated in RIMPAC and is an unprecedented opportunity that offers training opportunities for hospitals statewide. Simulated casualty care operations are central to the training. </p>
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The Rim of the Pacific exercises, hosted by the United States this summer in the waters near Hawaii, is the world's largest maritime war exercise. Twenty-two participating nations are now working to refine joint operations.

This year, RIMPAC has built in an enhanced Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response exercise. It marks the first time U.S. hospitals have participated in RIMPAC and is an unprecedented opportunity that offers training opportunities for hospitals statewide. Simulated casualty care operations are central to the training. Login for more...