VOICED: US hospital ship on its way to Haiti

The USNS Comfort, a large hospital ship in the US Navy, is heading to Haiti to provide aid after a recent earthquake. Equipped with food, water, and medical supplies, the ship can perform up to 25 surgeries a day and accommodate 1,000 patients. The crew has prior experience in Haiti, having worked with local NGOs, which they hope will enhance their current mission. The ship has previously been deployed in Iraq and after Hurricane Katrina, bringing valuable experience to its current mission in Port-au-Prince.

What is the primary purpose of the USNS Comfort's mission to Haiti?

• To conduct military exercises

• To conduct research

• To provide humanitarian aid

• To establish a naval base

How many surgeries can the USNS Comfort perform daily?

• 20 to 25

• 25 to 30

• 10 to 15

• 15 to 20

What is the bed capacity of the USNS Comfort?

• 1500 beds

• 1000 beds

• 750 beds

• 500 beds

What previous experience does the USNS Comfort team have in Haiti?

• They have worked with local NGOs in the past

• They have conducted military operations

• They have never been to Haiti before

• They have built infrastructure

In which previous operations has the USNS Comfort been deployed?

• During the Vietnam War

• In the Gulf War

• In Iraq and after Hurricane Katrina

• During the Cuban Missile Crisis