The United States Army has recently conducted field exercises in North Carolina, known as Operation Dragon Covenant, to evaluate its capacity for managing mass casualties in future high-intensity conflicts. The training focused on the rapid excavation of temporary burial trenches, a logistical necessity the military anticipates if air superiority is contested and standard repatriation routes are compromised. Reports indicate that engineering units demonstrated the ability to prepare burial sites for hundreds of remains within a single day. While officials clarify that these figures represent planning capacities rather than specific casualty projections, the drills highlight a shift in military strategy. By preparing for scenarios where wounded or deceased personnel cannot be evacuated, the Army is acknowledging the potential human costs of engaging with peer adversaries, contrasting with the logistical ease experienced during conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Source : Tehran Times
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