Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
(2) When a casualty is placed lengthwise, load the casualty with his or
her head pointing forward, toward the direction of travel.
(3) Ensure each litter casualty is secured to the litter. Use litter straps,
if available.
(4) Secure each litter to the vehicle as it is loaded into place. Make
sure each litter is secured.
Note: Unload casualties in reverse order, most seriously injured casualty first.
Evaluation Preparation: Setup: Provide the Soldier with litters, straps, a
casualty, military vehicle(s), and assistants.
Brief Soldier: Tell the soldier that he has a stable casualty requiring
evacuation and that a vehicle is available. He has assistants available, who
must be directed in their efforts. Describe the casualty’s injuries and tell
the soldier to determine what priority to assign to the casualty, and then
load the casualty for evacuation.
Performance Measures GO NO GO
1. Determine the order in which casualties are to be
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evacuated.
2. Move a casualty using a four-man litter squad. —— ——
3. Load casualties onto a military vehicle. —— ——
Evaluation Guidance: Refer to chapter 1, paragraph 1-9e, (1) and (2).
References
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Transport a Casualty
Conditions: You have evaluated and given first aid to a casualty. You
need to move the casualty to get further medical aid and may have to
remove him/her from a vehicle before transporting. Assistance from other
Soldiers may be available. You will need material that will not cut or bind
the casualty (cravat bandages or litter straps), poncho, shirts or jackets,
and poles or tree limbs. A SKED or Talon litter may be available.
Standards: Transport the casualty using an appropriate carry or litter
without dropping or causing further injury to the casualty.
3-164 2 May 2011 STP 21-1-SMCT