2-2 Collect Medical Evacuation Information
There are nine lines to a medical evacuation request. If possible, use GTA 08-01-004, the MEDEVAC Request Form, when collecting the information for a medical evacuation request. Click on the actions button to print off a GTA 08-01-004.
You must determine the grid coordinates for the pickup site. This is required so the evacuation vehicle knows where to pick up the patient. The unit coordinating the evacuation mission also must plan the route for the evacuation vehicle in case the evacuation vehicle must pick up from more than one site.
Using the current, Signal Operating Instruction (SOI) obtain the radio frequency, call sign, and suffix for the MEDEVAC unit. This allows the evacuation vehicle to be able to contact the requesting unit while en route in case they need to obtain additional information or a change of situation or direction.
You need to determine the number of patients you have and what the precedence of each one is. This allows the unit controlling the evacuation vehicles to assist in prioritizing missions.
List any type of required special equipment so that the equipment can be placed on board the evacuation vehicle prior to the start of the mission.
You need to determine the number and type (litter or ambulatory) of patients. This is required so that the appropriate number of evacuation vehicles may be dispatched to the pickup site with the correct configuration for carrying the patients requiring evacuation.
Determine the security of the pickup site. This assists the evacuation crew in assessing the situation and determining if more assistance is required.
In a peacetime situation, enter the number and type of wound, injury, or report serious bleeding along with patient blood type, if known. This allows the evacuation personnel to determine treatment and special equipment needed.
Determine how the pickup site will be marked. This is so the evacuation crew can identify the specific location of the pickup point. The color of the smoke or panels should not be transmitted until the evacuation crew contacts the unit just prior to arrival. The evacuation crew will identify the color, and the unit verifies it.
You need to determine the nationality and status of your patients. The status you list is whether they are military, civilian, or Enemy Prisoner of War. This tells the evacuation unit what destination facilities the patients go to and if any guards are needed.
During wartime, obtain the pickup site's nuclear, biological, and chemical contamination information. This is normally obtained from the senior person or medic. This line is only included when contamination exists at the pickup site. This helps the evacuation unit to plan the mission.
During peacetime, give a description of the terrain in and around the pickup site. This allows the evacuation personnel to assess the route or avenue of approach into the area.