Evacuate Casualties Reviews
Ground Military Vehicles
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&pageText=Ground nonmedical assets can be used for casualty transport when the medical evacuation system is overwhelmed. All available ground vehicles should be considered for augmenting medical evacuation assets in an emergency. Coordinating for the release of these assets upon demand rather than waiting for a mass casualty situation to occur is also crucial to the success of the operation. The procedures for loading casualties into a ground military vehicles are to:& &label1=Load most serious casualty last& &label2=Secure casualties to litter& &label3=Load casualties head forward& &label4=Secure litters to vehicle& &label5=Monitor life-threatening conditions& &popText1=Separate the casualties so that the most seriously injured are loaded last so they will be the first to be off-loaded. Note:Nonmedical military vehicles may be used to evacuate casualties when no medical evacuation vehicles are available. If medical personnel are present, follow their instructions for loading, securing, and unloading casualties.& &popText2=Make sure that each litter casualty is secured to his or her litter. Use litter straps if they are available.& &popText3=When a casualty is placed lengthwise, load them head first rather than feet first using a three-man litter squad. This will allow for the casualties to be transported with his or her head in the direction of travel. When loading across the top you may load the casualties either head or feet first.& &popText4=Make sure that each litter is secured to the vehicle.& &popText5=Continue to watch the casualties closely for life-threatening conditions and provide first aid, as necessary.& &popText=&