Future vertical lift will redefine the ‘golden hour’

[rangerrebew]

Future vertical lift will redefine the ‘golden hour’
By Ronny Jackson
 Jan 25, 08:33 PM
 

As a nation, we have an obligation to support our brave men and women in uniform who are deployed protecting the American people. That support is manifested through the U.S. Congress’ constitutional responsibility to ensure our troops have the best possible equipment and medical care, especially in times of war.

As we consider the future, America’s Army must modernize now to provide transformational next-generation capability in support of combat-ready forces to deter war and be ready to fight to protect the security of our nation and its people. The current inflection point requires innovation, creativity, speed, and range in fielding next-generation technologies across its modernization priorities.

Future vertical lift, or FVL, one of the highest Army modernization priorities, will field technologies to increase the maneuverability, endurance, and lethality of current Army aircraft — significantly increasing their operational reach and effectiveness against near-peer competitors.

https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2022/01/25/future-vertical-lift-will-redefine-the-golden-hour/

[AARguy]

For a number of years the military has been testing and evaluating a device called AID (Automatic Injury Detection). This system consists of a thin, lightweight plastic sheet, much like "Saran Wrap". The sheet has a conductive ink on it that, when pierced by shrapnel or a bullet, activates a signal which is sent via battlefield networks, to the appropriate Commander, medical personnel and transport assets. It not only alerts the network that a casualty has occurred, but advises the Commander that contact with the enemy has occurred. The message contains location of the event and can be augmented with medical data about the patient. The message is sent automatically, with no need for human input.

AID has been successfully in use with dozens of police forces, border patrol elements and others for years. It greatly reduces reporting delays, facilitates rescue, and enhances the "Golden Hour".