This document discusses evacuation methods for casualties in combat situations. It describes transportation methods like the four-man carry and the role of the litter team leader. Different types of litters are also outlined, including the Talon II litter, SKED litter, and how to make improvised litters from materials available. The SKED and Talon II litters can be used for land, air, and water evacuations, while improvised litters provide alternatives when standard litters are unavailable. Rapid evacuation is critical for saving lives on the battlefield.

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Litter Evacuation

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Lesson Outline
• Battlefield evacuation
• Transportation
methods
• Types of litters
– Talon II litter
– SKED litter
– Improvised litters

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Transportation Methods
• Four-man carry is the
ideal method of
transporting a casualty
• Each bearer kneels at
one of the sides
– Kneel with the knee
closest to the litter
• Bearers face the same
direction

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Transportation Methods
• Litter team leader is positioned at the
casualty’s right shoulder
– Allows the litter team leader to monitor
movement
• Preparatory command/ command of
execution

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Battlefield Evacuation
• Rapid, efficient casualty evacuation results
in saving lives
• Sometimes a standard litter is available
– At other times, different means of
transportation may be required

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Types of Litters

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Talon II Litter
• Can be used in land,
air, and water
evacuation
• Compact, light-weight
transport system

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Talon II Litter
• Two different sizes
• Made from same
material as
decontamination litter
• Warrior Aid and Litter
Kit (WALK)

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Using the Talon II Litter
* Do
not use
your
hands
to open
the litter

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Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
• Made for
combat patrols
and other
current
missions
• Contains
medical
supplies
• Contains a
compact litter to
facilitate
casualty
movement

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Warrior Aid and Litter Kit
“WALK”
stored on back
skid of GMV
using internal
shoulder straps
and quick
release ratchet.

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SKED Litter

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Using the SKED Litter
Remove from PackRemove from Pack Unroll CompletelyUnroll Completely

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Using the SKED Litter
Reverse RollReverse Roll Flatten SKEDCOFlatten SKEDCO

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Using the SKED Litter
Log-roll or Slide CasualtyLog-roll or Slide Casualty
onto SKEDCOonto SKEDCO
Fasten StrapsFasten Straps

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Using the SKED Litter
Fasten the StrapsFasten the Straps Fasten the StrapsFasten the Straps

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Using the SKED Litter
Fasten the Foot StrapsFasten the Foot Straps Transport the CasualtyTransport the Casualty

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Using the SKED Litter
Roll-UpRoll-Up Place in PackPlace in Pack

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SKED Litter

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Improvised Litters
 Litters can be improvised
from materials at hand.
 Must be well-constructed.

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Improvised Litters:
Blankets and Poles

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Improvised Litters:
Poncho and Poles

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Improvised Litters:
Using Jackets and Poles

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Improvised Litters:
Blanket
• Easiest to make
• Four or more
people used to
transport the
casualty

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Summary
• Battlefield evacuation
• Transportation
methods
• Types of litters
– Talon II litter
– SKED litter
– Improvised litters

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