b'Corpsmen are nominated from each CTM course by theCompetitions vary annually, but generally include liveinstructors to be further educated in NETOs week-longfire range evaluations, land navigation, multiple written Valkyrie Emergency Fresh Whole Blood course that trainsexams, basic infantry skill evaluations, physical training Corpsmen on the proper techniques and procedures forassessments, leadership and cohesion of the squad, tactical combat blood transfusions, using live personnel for practicalmovements, and tactics evaluations. Throughout theapplication. NETO instructors additionally offer INDOC andcompetition, the squads are evaluated and scored toSick Call Screeners courses to Corpsmen transitioning fromdetermine the most proficient mechanized infantry squad Navy operations to Marine Corps operations, training themwithin the 1st Marine Division.in the basic knowledge required for them to function asThe winning squad from the LAR Squad CompetitionCorpsmen for the Marine Corps, including Marine Corps unitis allowed to move on and compete in the other annualmedical functions. By ensuring that every Corpsman knowscompetition hosted by Division Schoolsthe 1st Marine how to properly recognize signs and symptoms of medical issues and injury patterns, Division Schools NETO instructorsDivision Commanding Generals (CG) Supersquad enhance the training and combat efficiency of the total forceCompetition. The CGs Supersquad Competition is theof the Marine Corps every day, both at home and abroad. .continued on page 16(Photo by HM2 Jeffrey Mays, US Navy: NETO CTM 5-20 student applies a tourniquet to the severely hemorrhaging left arm of a role player casualty at Strategic Operations, San Diego on 21 May, 2020.)Squad CompetitionsIn addition to the continuous training offered by staff and instructors through courses, Division Schools hosts two annual competitions during the summer on Camp Pendleton. The first competition is the annual Light Armor Reconnaissance (LAR) Squad Competition, where rifle squads from mechanized infantry units within the 1st Marine Division are provided an opportunity to prove themselves during a rigorous three-day exercise encompassing all of the basic skills necessary for the success of an individual rifle squad. Instructors provide teams with time sensitive instructions throughout the competition in order to challenge and test the squads and squad leaders on their leadership,(Photo by Sgt Anthony Mitchell, USMC: Corporals Course 7-20 students engages in closequarters combat training with simulation rounds during squad offensive and defensivephysical ability, marksmanship, teamwork and knowledge.fundamentals practical application at a MOUT facility, Camp Pendleton on 17 June, 2020.)Thank You For Your Service HOctober 2020 H Military Appreciation Resource Magazine 15'