Which definition describes MEDEVAC?

Which definition describes MEDEVAC?

• A. Movement of casualties on non-medical vehicles with no dedicated medical personnel on board
• B. Movement of casualties on non-medical vehicles without en-route care
• C. Movement of casualties on medical ground/air vehicles with medical personnel on board and standardized dedicated vehicles providing en-route care
• D. Evacuation of civilians by air

Answer: (C)

MEDEVAC means moving casualties using medical-equipped vehicles with trained medical personnel on board, providing ongoing care during transport on standardized, dedicated systems. The emphasis is on en-route medical care and the use of dedicated medical evacuation platforms, whether ground or air. This differentiates from moving casualties in non-medical vehicles (no onboard medical care) and from civilian or non-medical evacuations. If the aircraft or vehicle, along with the crew, is set up for medical transport and care en route, that is MEDEVAC.

MEDEVAC means moving casualties using medical-equipped vehicles with trained medical personnel on board, providing ongoing care during transport on standardized, dedicated systems. The emphasis is on en-route medical care and the use of dedicated medical evacuation platforms, whether ground or air. This differentiates from moving casualties in non-medical vehicles (no onboard medical care) and from civilian or non-medical evacuations. If the aircraft or vehicle, along with the crew, is set up for medical transport and care en route, that is MEDEVAC.