FM 3-19.4 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

FM 3-19.4
6-48 Area Security
6-149. Refer to FM 90-10-1 for information about
attacking on urban terrain.
Respond to Downed Aircraft
6-150. MP are often required to respond to downed
aircraft. This specialized mission requires close
coordination with aviation assets. In the event of a
downed aircraft, the primary mission is to safeguard the
aircraft, render first aid to the crew, evacuate the
wounded, and secure the crash site. Normally, this
requires MP to be airlifted to the crash site.
6-151. MP leaders plan for downed-aircraft rescue
operations as a contingency mission. The primary
concern is the safety of personnel onboard the aircraft.
The MP leader establishes preplanned lift packages for a
mounted or dismounted platoon-size downed-aircraft
response force. When organized for downed-aircraft
operations, the force must meet the following
requirements:
• Possess cross-country capability.
• Be prepared to defend the site against Levels I
and II threats.
• Have internal medical support to treat and
evacuate injured personnel.
6-152. Engineer support may be necessary to clear lanes
to the downed aircraft and medical evacuation
(MEDEVAC) LZs.
6-153. Once the response force arrives at the crash site,
the platoon leader immediately establishes security and
notifies higher HQ of the exact location, the type of
aircraft, and the number of wounded or killed personnel.
Medical personnel treat the injured and prepare them
for evacuation. The platoon leader selects and secures a
MEDEVAC LZ. Once all the injured personnel have