CONDITIONS (CUE)
The unit is stationary or moving, conducting operations.
A Soldier has been injured and must be evacuated.
All enemy in the area has been suppressed, neutralized or destroyed and local security is established.
Some iterations of this drill should be performed in MOPP4.
This drill begins when a unit member is injured and must be evacuated or the leader directs his personnel to conduct the drill.
STANDARDS
The unit suppresses, neutralizes, or destroys the enemy and/or threat (example: Improvised Explosive Device [IED]) and establishes security.
Element members conduct first aid and evacuate the casualty without dropping or causing further injury to the casualty.
The unit leader, combat medic, or any Soldier requests MEDEVAC if necessary and reports the contact to higher headquarters.
TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- Unit establishes local security in the engagement area or moves out of engagement using all available cover and concealment.
- Dismounted:
a. Any unit member provides initial first aid (self-aid/buddy aid).
b. Any unit combat lifesaver provides enhanced first aid or combat medic provides emergency medical treatment if necessary.
c. The unit leader, combat medic, or any Soldier request MEDEVAC using the 9-Line MEDEVAC Request if necessary.
d. Unit aid and litter team or designated members evacuate casualties to the casualty collection point (CCP) or patient collecting point (PCP) and request MEDEVAC.
(1) Removes all key operational items and equipment (maps, simple key loader (SKL)/automated network control devices (ANCD), position-locating devices, laser pointers and all other sensitive items).
(2) Accounts for the weapons and ammunition of casualties in accordance with (IAW) the unit SOP.
(3) Combat medic completes DD Form 1380, US Field Medical Card and unit leader or any member completes Department of the Army (DA) Form 1156, Casualty Feeder Card.
(4) Evacuates casualty to the CCP, PCP or aid station using litters, one or two man carry or by having casualties with minor wounds walk.
- Mounted:
a. Crew/occupants provide initial first aid (self-aid/buddy aid).
b. Any unit combat lifesaver, combat medic or designated Soldier move to the vehicle to provide first aid or enhanced first aid (self-aid, buddy aid, and combat lifesaver) and emergency medical treatment (EMT) (combat medic) and then evacuate the casualty.
c. Designated Soldiers remove the casualty from the vehicle so as not to cause further injury.
(1) Removes all key operational items and equipment (maps, simple key loader (SKL)/automated network control devices (ANCD), position-locating devices, and all other sensitive items).
(2) Accounts for the weapons and ammunition of casualties IAW unit SOP.
(3) Combat medic completes DD Form 1380, US Field Medical Card and unit leader, or any member, completes Department of the Army (DA) Form 1156, Casualty Feeder Card.
(4) Unit evacuates casualty to the CCP or PCP and requests MEDEVAC (9-line MEDEVAC Request) or evacuates directly to the aid station using available vehicle assets.
- The unit leader reports the contact and casualty(s) in accordance with unit SOP to higher headquarters.
Individual Tasks
| Task Id | Task Title |
|---|---|
| 081-831-0101 | Request Medical Evacuation |
| 081-831-1003 | Perform First Aid to Clear an Object Stuck in the Throat of a Conscious Casualty |
| 081-831-1005 | Perform First Aid to Prevent or Control Shock |
| 081-831-1007 | Perform First Aid for Burns |
| 081-831-1025 | Perform First Aid for an Open Abdominal Wound |
| 081-831-1026 | Perform First Aid for an Open Chest Wound |
| 081-831-1032 | Perform First Aid for Bleeding of an Extremity |
| 081-831-1033 | Perform First Aid for an Open Head Wound |
| 081-831-1034 | Perform First Aid for a Suspected Fracture |
| 081-831-1046 | Transport a Casualty |
| 113-571-1022 | Perform Voice Communications |
| 805C-PAD-2060 | Report Casualties |
Supporting Products
- The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad (FM 3-21.8)
- Warrior Ethos and Soldier Combat Skills (FM 3-21.75)