Language Assistance to Multinational Partners in Coalition Operations

Abstract

Knowledge of medical-related terminology and communication skills are essential for multinational partners participating in a wide variety of missions-combat, stabilization, humanitarian support and natural disaster relief. In case of injures and sickness they need to know basic medical terminology in English to evaluate the situation, arrange for MEDEVAC or coordinate health services. Although the First aid and MEDEVAC topics are included into many language training programs, participants are unable to use health-related vocabulary in challenging situations due to the lack of language practice and limited training time.