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Operational Issues: 9 Line MEDEVAC Request
LINE ITEM EXPLANATION REASON
1 Location of Encrypt the grid coordinates of the pickup site. Required so evac vehicle knows
Pickup Site When using the DRYAD Numeral Cipher the where to pickup patient. Also, so
same “set” line will be used to encrypt the grid the unit coordinating the
zone letters and coordinates. To preclude evacuation mission can plan the
misunderstanding, a statement is made that grid route for the route for the vehicle
zone letters are included in the message unless or if vehicle must pick up from
unit SOP specifies its use at all times. more than one location.
2 Radio Encrypt the frequency of the radio at the pickup Required so evac vehicle can
frequency Call site, not a relay frequency, The call sign (and contact requesting unit en route
sign and Suffix suffix if used) of person to be contacted at the to obtain additional information
pickup site may be transmitted in the clear. or change in situation or
directions.
3 Number of Report only applicable information and encrypt Required by unit controlling the
patients by the brevity codes. A-URGENT, B-URGENT-SURG, evac vehicles to assist in
precedence C-PRIORITY, D-ROUTINE, E-CONVENIENCE prioritizing missions.
If 2 or more categories must be reported in the
same request, insert the word “BREAK” between
each category.
4 Special Encrypt the applicable brevity codes: A-None, Required so that the equipment
equipment B-Hoist, C-Extraction equipment, D-Ventilator can be placed on board the evac
required vehicle prior to the start of the
mission.
5 Number of Report only applicable information and encrypt Required so that the appropriate
patients by the brevity code. If requesting MEDEVAC for both number evac vehicles may be
type types, insert the word “BREAK” between litter dispatched to the pickup site.
entry and ambulatory entry. L+# of pts – Litter A+# They should be configured
of pts – Ambulatory (sitting) to carry the patients requiring
evac.
6 Security of N- No enemy troops in area P- Possible enemy Required to assist the evac crew
pickup site troops in area (approach with caution) E- Enemy in assessing the situation and
(Wartime) troops in the area (approach with caution) determining if assistance is
X- Enemy troops in area (armed escort required) required. More definitive
guidance can be provided to the
evac vehicle while en route
(specific location of enemy to
assist aircraft in planning
approach).