b. Load Litters. Load litter casualties in the following manner. Secure each
litter to the vehicle as it is loaded into place.
(1) First litter. Load the first litter crosswise across the sideboards close to
the truck cab with the casualty's head behind the driver's seat.
(2) Second litter. Load the second litter crosswise across the sideboards
close to the first litter with the casualty's head behind the passenger's seat (head next to
the first casualty's feet).
(3) Third litter. Load the third litter crosswise across the sideboards close to
the second litter with the casualty's head behind the driver's seat (head next to the
second casualty's feet). [Loading casualties alternately head to foot is a commonly
used method when casualties are loaded crosswise.]
(4) Fourth litter. Load the fourth litter head first (toward the cab) on the right
side of the bed of the truck. The stirrups keep the litter off the floor.
(5)
Fifth litter. Load the fifth litter head first on the left side of the bed of the
truck.
c. Secure Tailgate. Raise and fasten the tailgate.
4-10. M998 CARGO TRUCK (FOUR-MAN CONFIGURATION)
The M998 cargo truck (figure 4-8), four-man configuration, can be used to
transport three litter casualties.
Figure 4-8. Truck, cargo/troop carrier, 1 1/4-ton, 4x4, M998, with three litters.
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