TASK: EVACUATE CASUALTIES (08-2-R316) (FM 8-10-6)

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 M (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: Enemy contact has been broken. Soldiers have been wounded in the battle. Self/buddy aid is being administered. Casualties are being evacuated from fighting positions to designated medical collection points. All methods of evacuation will be employed. This task will be performed simultaneously with other organization tasks. Some iterations of this task may be performed in MOPP4.

TASK STANDARD: The SFODB evacuates all wounded as soon as the tactical situation permits without causing additional injury.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO NO-GO

1. The SFODB prepares casualties for evacuation (081-831-1040, 08-831-1041). a. Separates the wounded from the KIAs.

b. Identifies evacuation requirements.

c. Coordinates additional support requirements with higher HQ. d. Requests evacuation of casualties from the area IAW the OPORD.

e. Administers lifesaving first aid to injured personnel before movement if the situation permits.

f. Evacuates casualties by one- and two-man manual carries or standardized and field-expedient litters, using care not to injure casualties further (081-831-1040 and 081-831-1041).

g. Loads, unloads, and positions casualties correctly on platoon vehicles used for evacuation.

h. Requests and coordinates ground and air evacuation correctly. i. Loads ground and air ambulances correctly.

j. Provides appropriate security.

k. Forwards spot casualty report to higher HQ. 2. SFODB personnel remove casualties from vehicles.

a. Remove casualties from vehicles, using care not to injure casualties further. b. Administer lifesaving first aid to the injured before removal if the situation

permits.

3. SFODB personnel evacuate casualties by manual carry techniques.

a. Evacuate casualties using the one- and two-man manual carry techniques. b. Use the carry appropriate to the situation and injury.

c. Use care not to injure casualties further.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO NO-GO

a. Construct litters for the evacuation of casualties without the litter falling apart during movement.

b. Construct the type of litter appropriate for the condition of the casualty. 5. SFODB personnel evacuate casualties by litter.

a. Secure the casualty properly on the litter.

b. Evacuate the casualty to prevent further injury or complication to the casualty’s condition.

6. SFODB personnel evacuate contaminated casualties. a. Attempt decontamination before loading.

b. Cover the casualties to minimize the hazards of contamination. c. Unload casualties at designated decontamination station.

d. Do not take contaminated casualties and vehicles directly to entrance of a “clean” medical treatment facility.

e. Decontaminate vehicles, equipment, and crew.

7. SFODB personnel evacuate enemy prisoner of war (EPW) casualties.

a. Evacuate EPW casualties by the same standards as used for friendly casualties. b. Maintain security of EPW casualties.

c. Search EPW casualties for weapons and ordnance before evacuation.

d. Do not make weapons or ordnance accessible to the EPWs during evacuation. 8. The SFODB commander requests MEDEVAC (O1-8310.00-1016).

a. Evaluates the situation.

b. Gathers required information for submission of a MEDEVAC request. c. Submits MEDEVAC request.

d. Uses correct brevity code items.

e. Does not include extraneous information.

f. Transmits information accurately and in proper sequence. g. Transmits request by secure means or encrypts it.

h. Does not submit evacuation requests for personnel who do not require evacuation or who are KIA.

i. Evacuates casualties as soon as they are ready for movement and evacuation means are available.

j. Does not evacuate casualties capable of returning to duty following minor treatment.

k. Uses categories of precedence.

l. Makes sure the pickup site provides sufficient space for hovering, landing, and takeoff of helicopter. (NOTE: If air MEDEVAC is anticipated, remove all dangerous objects likely to be blown about before arrival of the helicopter.) 9. SFODB personnel assist in loading MEDEVAC vehicles.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO NO-GO

a. Employ proper loading techniques.

b. Load patients in the sequence directed by the crew without unnecessary discom- fort to patients.

c. Follow proper safety procedures for both patients and personnel while around aircraft.

d. Maintain security of the landing site.

TASK PERFORMANCE/EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION 1 2 3 4 5 M TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS GO

TRAINING STATUS GO/NO-GO

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS

Reference Task Number Task Title

STP 21-1-SMCT 081-831-1040 Transport a Casualty Using a One-Man Carry 081-831-1041 Transport a Casualty Using a Two-Man Carry or an

Improvised Litter

STP 21-24-SMCT 081-831-0101 Request Medical Evacuation

OPFOR TASKS None

ELEMENT: SFODB

TASK: USE PASSIVE AIR DEFENSE MEASURES (44-2-R307) (FM 44-8, FM 20-3, FM 44-80, FM 55-30, AND FM 101-5-1)

ITERATION: 1 2 3 4 5 M (Circle)

COMMANDER/LEADER ASSESSMENT: T P U (Circle)

CONDITIONS: The SFODB is operating in an AOB, GPF location, or tactical HN base as outlined in the OPORD. The political or tactical scenario has brought hostile aircraft within range of the detachment’s location. Some iterations should be performed in MOPP4.

TASK STANDARDS: The SFODB limits the ability of the hostile aircraft to strike its facilities and equipment effectively.

TASK STEPS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES GO NO-GO

1. The SFODB uses passive air defense measures.

a. Uses all available resources (camouflage, cover, concealment, and dispersion) to hide the SFODB and limit its vulnerability.

b. Covers or shades shiny items, particularly windshields and optics. c. Establishes air attack alarms.

d. Disperses vehicles, tents, and supplies to reduce vulnerability to air attack. e. Constructs field fortifications with organic equipment to protect personnel

and vulnerable MEE.

f. Mans OPs to provide warning of approaching aircraft. g. Depicts enemy air status on the OPCEN SITMAP.

2. The SFODB uses passive air defense measures in a convoy when applicable. a. Makes sure the convoy commander briefs all personnel.

b. Camouflages vehicles and equipment before moving out.

c. Selects column interval based on instructions, mission, and terrain.

d. Alternates individuals and crew-served weapons throughout the convoy to cover front, rear, and flanks.

e. Assigns air guards.

f. Identifies threat aircraft visually. g. Establishes air attack alarms.

TASK PERFORMANCE/EVALUATION SUMMARY BLOCK

ITERATION 1 2 3 4 5 M TOTAL

TOTAL TASK STEPS EVALUATED

TOTAL TASK STEPS GO

TRAINING STATUS GO/NO-GO

SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL TASKS AND OPFOR TASKS None

ELEMENT: SFODB

TASK: TAKE SMALL ARMS AIR DEFENSE MEASURES AGAINST HOSTILE AIRCRAFT (44-2-R308)