(4)
Civilian other than US civilian.
(5)
Enemy prisoner of war (EPW).
i. Chemical, Biological, Radiological Contamination/Terrain Description
(Line 9).
(1) Wartime operation. In wartime operations, determine if chemical
based upon the military situation. This information will assist the unit controlling
(2) Peacetime operation. In peacetime, determine the general terrain (flat,
hilly, wooded, open, sloping, and so forth). If possible, identify the relationship of the
landing area to prominent terrain features (mountain, lake, tower, and so forth) around
the pickup site. This information can help helicopter personnel assess the avenue of
approach. This information can be obtained from personnel at the site or by an area
survey.
5-21. MAKING AN EVACUATION REQUEST
Ensure that the radio transmission is sent by secure means on the AN/PRC-119.
A special format (Table 5-4) has been developed to assist in requesting aeromedical
evacuation. Rather than stating what type of information is being transmitted, a line
number is given. Brevity codes are used to identify specific information being
transmitted. The information is transmitted in sequence (line 1, then line 2, and so
forth). Lines 1 through 5 must be transmitted before the evacuation mission begins.
The remainder should be transmitted at the same time if possible, but can be
transmitted to the helicopter en route. The request should be transmitted within 25
seconds. Procedures for making a MEDEVAC request are given in the following
paragraphs.
a. Gather the needed information (paragraph 5-20).
b. Plan your message using the MEDEVAC format, including the proper
c. Enter the radio net and make proper contact with the station controlling
aeromedical evacuation.
d. State, "I have a MEDEVAC request."
e. Break for acknowledgment by the receiving station.
f. Transmit the MEDEVAC request using proper procedures and proper letter
and numeral pronunciation (paragraphs 5-18 and 5-19).
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