CASEVAC

Question 1

Regimental Aid Post (RAP)

Answer 1

• This is the 1st medical centre in the chain of evac where 1st aid and emergency treatment are given to cas.
• It is established at a Bn level and manned by RMO and his team of assistants.

Question 2

Car Post

Answer 2

• A place, as near as possible, to the RAP/ADS, from where casualties are evacuated by ambulances.
• This point is established when the Tpt cannot reach the RAP.

Question 3

Casualty Collecting Post (CCP)

Answer 3

• CCP is established betn the RAP and ADS, when motor ambulance cannot reach the RAP.
• Casualties are evacuated up to this post and subsequently carried back in ambulance.
• It is established by Medical Bn.

Question 4

Advanced Dressing Station (ADS)

Answer 4

• A fwd medical det established by a medical Bn/Coy, which is capable of providing essential treatment & CASEVAC.
• From RAPs it can establish advance surgical center.

Question 5

BRP

Answer 5

• This point is established when the mech tpt cannot be used.
• Fresh stretcher bearers take over the casualty in this point.

Question 6

Walking Wounded Collecting Post (WWCP).

Answer 6

• A medical post established by Fd Ambulance where walking wounded are directed from RAPs and from where they may get a lift in returning tpt or can walk to the ADS.
• This point is established to save tpt and guide.

Question 7

Chain of Casualty Evac

Answer 7

(a) FDL
(b) CAP
(c) RAP
(d) Bearer Relay Post (BRP)/Car Post (CP)/ Walking Wounded Collecting Post (WWCP)
(e) Advance dressing Station (ADS)
(f) Mid relief center (MRC)
(g) Fd Hospital

Question 8

Priorities/Classification of Casualties

Answer 8

Priority I Casualty requiring urgent surgery or resuscitation or both
Priority II ” ” early surgery and possible resuscitation
(Priority I and II are 25 to 30% of the total casualty in ops.) Priority III All other wounded and sick. These will gen be sitting cases. Priority IV Dead

Question 9

Principles of Evac [Max Pri – FFC] 5

Answer 9

1. Evac with max comfort.
2. Evac according to priority.
3. Evac only if fit to withstand journey.
4. 4 hourly medical aid preferable.
5. Correct documentation at each stage.

Question 10

Basic Considerations for Casevac [No – FACE] 5

Answer 10

1. No casualty w/o expert med aid for more than 4h.
2. Flexibility by various links in chain of evac and loc of med units.
3. All cas must be documented.
4. Casevac by most suitable and comfortable means to the nearest med unit where expert med aid is available.
5. Evac of casualty rearward is the resp of rear ech.

Question 11

Siting Consideration of ADS [Near2 VCOS] 6

Answer 11

1. Near to Bde HQ
2. Near to water point
3. Vehicle appch
4. Concealment
5. Out of en SA range.
6. Secure/good defensibility