Soldiers of the Falcon Group of the Ukrainian 116th Brigade conduct a combat recovery of an armored vehicle struck by a Russian Lancet FPV drone. This footage is interesting as it captures the entire process, from coordination of the recovery effort, to securing the stricken vehicle and evacuation of the wounded, to treatment and stabilization of the wounded at a forward casualty collection point. It is interesting to compare how Ukraine conducts recovery and evacuation to what we see from Russian sources, which looks rather nineteenth century by comparison. The Ukrainian Army has an effective process that ensures that soldiers are stabilized close to the front before being evacuated to a rear area for more extensive treatment, minimizing loss of life and improving the odds that soldiers can recover and return to duty. Also of minor note I the condition of the gear seen in this video. The 116th Separate Mechanized Brigade was formed in January 2023. They appear well-kitted out and well prepared. One soldier is seen with his blood group displayed on his plate carrier, and his magazines fitted with loops to facilitate removing them from magazine pouches.

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Cam

Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing is preparing for its big yearly event, an offshore race in the Gulf of Mexico with an all veteran crew. You can support the mission at Tri-Sail.Org.