Evacuate Casualties Reviews
Pistol-belt Drag
44 of 76
&pageText=The pistol-belt drag, as well as other drags, is generally used for short distances (up to 50 meters). This drag is useful in combat, since both the bearer and the casualty can remain closer to the ground than in other drags. The procedures for the pistol-belt drag are to:& &label1=Extend pistol belts& &label2=Roll casualty onto back& &label3=Pass loop over casualty’s head& &label4=Lie on your side& &label5=Slip loop over your head& &poptext1=Extend two pistol belts or similar objects to their full length and join them together to make a continuous loop.& &poptext2=Roll the casualty onto his back, as in the fireman’s carry.& &poptext3=The third step in the pistol-belt drag process is to pass the loop over the casualty’s head, and position it across his chest and under his armpits. Then cross the remaining portion of the loop, thus forming a figure eight. This remaining portion will be looped over your head in the final step of this drag.& &poptext4=Lie on your side facing the casualty.& &poptext5=Slip the loop over your head and turn onto your abdomen. This enables you to drag the casualty as you crawl.&