Casualty events are not confined to the moment of violence, and they are all somewhat different. The type and severity of the wound or injury sets in motion a complex journey of recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into the military or civilian community. Family structure and support are key variables in the dynamics.
For Green Berets, or a service member directly supporting a Special Forces mission, who have been MEDEVAC’d out of theater due to being wounded, ill or injured and sent to a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) away from their home base for treatment, we provide the following:
We address both the predictable expenses which every casualty incurs, as well as the longer term less predictable burdens, as follows;
The costs of getting a family to the bedside can be a great burden. The period immediately following the injury is frequently chaotic and disorganized. This helps to stabilize and ease the immediate financial burden, allowing the family to focus more effectively on their Green Beret and his early-stage recovery.
It is often the case that a combination of Army provided medical services and support are just what it takes for recovery and return to duty, or the transition to a civilian career. When more is needed we address those needs on a case-by-case basis, making every effort to accomodate. Several examples of our Extended Support include:
The APFT is approved for those with permanent or long-term profiles. We were honored to provide funding for a road bike with alterations to a traumatically wounded SF Soldier who has a fused ankle and is required to perform the alternate PT test where a timed 5-mile bike ride replaces the timed 2 mile run.