Figure 3-35. Bearers facing each other prior to overhead carry.
Figure 3-36. Overhead carry.
(3) The taller of the two bearers at the rear moves between the two litter
poles, faces the direction of travel, grasps both litter handles as close to the cloth bed as
possible, and supports the rear of the litter.
(4) The shorter of the two bearers at the front moves under the litter behind
the taller bearer, faces the direction of travel, and helps support the litter by grasping the
stirrups or the litter poles. The stirrups are used compensate for a difference in height.
(5) The shorter of the two bearers at the rear moves under the litter in front of
the taller bearer, faces the direction of travel, and helps support the litter by grasping the
stirrups or the litter poles, whichever provides the better handhold.
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