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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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