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ENG.1.R The use of helicopters in the EU BG concept including the MEDEVAC role
ENG.1.R The use of helicopters in the EU BG concept including the MEDEVAC role
The EU BG may be called upon to intervene in a wide variety of military operations.
In most cases, the ability to employ helicopters to the activities of the Land Components will be crucial for the success of its mission. AERO-MEDEVAC is provided by helicopters and it can be used by the EU BG in all spectrum of operations. The EU BG in order to be able to provide effective MEDEVAC to its troops, it needs to have the necessary equipment and qualified personnel.
ENG.2.R (SNIPING AND COUNTER SNIPING TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT WITHIN EU LED LAND OPERATIONS)
Snipers are one of the scarce intelligence collection assets at the lower tactical level. They can be a cost-effective force multiplier because of their capability to conduct limited, well targeted actions with a minimum of collateral damage. All planning should include enemy sniper countermeasures.
The tasks snipers are to conduct require thorough selection and training, the provision of the necessary equipment to support their effectiveness and a good understanding by commanders of their employment.