Practice in the rotation of the Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent / 医学研究生学报

ABSTRACT

Objective: To summarize the experience of the Chinese peacekeeping medical contingent in rotation after successful accomplishment of its peacekeeping mission.Methods: From December 2004 to July 2005,the Second Chinese Peacekeeping Medical Contingent was carrying out its peacekeeping medical support mission in West Africa.It successfully accomplished its mission entrusted by the United Nations,its long-distance intercontinental deployment and evacuation from the mission area,as well as its rotation by two-batch-mode handovers in an organizational system.Results: Smooth rotation ensured the fulfillment of the medical support mission,harmonious relationship with various units,close cooperation with related sections,joint action with multination forces and uninterrupted work performance.It tested the contingent's combat readiness and medical support ability.Conclusion: The rotation of the Untied Nations peacekeeping medical support forces provided an all-round training for the Chinese medical contingent and helped it adapt to the future warfare in the international setting,which is of great practical significance for strengthening military preparedness of the army.