1. REQUEST MEDICAL EVACUATION
STT/CTT:
FRIDAY , SEP 27TH 2002
TASK:
REQUEST MEDICAL EVACUATION
TASK # –
REF: FM MEDICAL EVACUATION IN A THEATER OF OPERATIONS MANUAL

2. TASK
TRAIN SOLDIERS ASSIGNED TO HHC 1ST TMCA ON HOW TO REQUEST MEDICAL EVACUATION OF CRITICALY WOUNDED PERSONNEL ON A WARTIME BATTLEFIELD.

3. CONDITIONS Given an order to request medical
evacuation, a patient pick-up situation,
operational communications
equipment, and instructions on how to
request medical evacuation
(MEDEVAC), you must request in 9 line
format, via in a simulated radio situations.

4. STANDARDS
Soldier must orally transmit in the simulated MEDEVAC request and provide all necessary MEDEVAC request information within 25 seconds with a first time go.

5. Request Medical Evacuation
RISK ASSESSMENT
LOW

6. Request Medical Evacuation
9 LINE MESSAGE FORMAT
Location of pickup site (line 1).
Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix (line 2).
NOTE: Unless the MEDEVAC information is transmitted over secure communication systems it must be encrypted.

7. Request Medical Evacuation
9 LINE MESSAGE FORMAT
Numbers of patients by precedence (line 3).
Special equipment required (line 4).
Number of patients by type (line 5).

8. Request Medical Evacuation
9 LINE MESSAGE FORMAT
Security of pickup site (line 6).
Method of marking pickup site (line 7).
Patient nationality and status (line 8).

9. Request Medical Evacuation
9 LINE MESSAGE FORMAT
NBC contamination (line 9).
NOTE: NBC line 9 information is only included when contamination exists.

10. Request Medical Evacuation TRANSMIT THE MEDEVAC REQUEST
Contact the unit that controls the
evacuation assets.
Make proper contact with the intended receiver.
(2) Use effective call sign and frequency assignments from your units SOI.
Give the following in the clear "I HAVE A
MEDEVAC REQUEST;" wait 1-3 seconds for response. If no response, repeat the statement.

11. Request Medical Evacuation TRANSMIT THE MEDEVAC REQUEST
B Transmit the MEDEVAC information
in the proper sequence.
State all line item numbers in clear text. The call sign and suffix (if needed) in line 2 may be transmitted in the clear.
NOTE:
Line numbers 1 through 5 must always be transmitted during the initial contact with the evacuation unit. Lines 6 through 9 may be transmitted while the aircraft or vehicle is en route.

12. Request Medical Evacuation TRANSMIT THE MEDEVAC REQUEST
(2) Follow the procedure provided in the explanation column of the MEDEVAC request 9 line format to transmit other required information.
(3) Pronounce letters and numbers in accordance with appropriate radio telephonic procedures.

13. Request Medical Evacuation TRANSMIT THE MEDEVAC REQUEST
(4) Take no longer than 25 seconds to transmit.
(5) End the transmission by stating "OVER."
(6) Keep the radio on and listen for additional instructions or contact from the evacuation unit.

14. Learning Follow Up… How many Lines are in the MEDEVAC Request?
A) 9 Lines
Q) Lines 1 – 5 must be sent when?
A) Upon initial contact with the evacuation unit.
How long do you have to transmit a MEDEVAC 9 Line format request?
A) 25 Seconds

15. Pending Any Questions…
THE END
Pending Any Questions…