Evacuate Casualties Reviews
Pistol-belt Carry
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&pageText=The pistol-belt carry is the best one-man carry for a long distance (over 300 meters). The casualty is securely supported upon your shoulders by a belt. Both your hands and the casualty’s (if conscious) are free for carrying a weapon or equipment, or for climbing obstacles. With your hands free and the casualty secured in place, you are also able to creep through shrubs and under low-hanging branches. The procedures for the pistol-belt carry are to:& &label1=Link pistol belts& &label2=Lie face up& &label3=Roll toward casualty& &label4=Rise to kneeling position& &label5=Place hand on knee& &label6=Carry casualty& &poptext1=Link two pistol belts (or three, if necessary) together to form a sling.
Place the sling under the casualty’s thighs and lower back so that a loop extends from each side.
Note: If pistol belts are not available for use, other items such as rifle slings, two cravat bandages, two litter straps, or any other suitable material which will not cut or bind the casualty may be used.& &poptext2=Lie face up between the casualty’s outstretched legs. Thrust your arms through the loops and grasp his hands and trouser leg on his injured side.& &poptext3=Roll toward the casualty’s uninjured side onto your abdomen, bringing him onto your back. Adjust the sling, if necessary.& &poptext4=Rise to a kneeling position. The belt holds the casualty in place.& &poptext5=Place one hand on your knee for support and rise to an upright position. (The casualty is supported on your shoulders.)& &poptext6=Carry the casualty with your hands free for use in rifle firing, climbing, or surmounting obstacles.&