(f) The fifth litter is loaded in the same manner as the fourth except the
litter bearers position themselves at the center of the truck bed and place the litter in the
center of the truck bed beneath the first three litters.
(g) The sixth litter is loaded in the same manner as the fourth except
the litter bearers position themselves at the left side of the truck bed and place the litter
in the left side of the truck bed beneath the first three litters.
(3) Third group of three litters. Load the third group of three litters
crosswise across the seats in the rear half of the truck with the litter handles resting on
the seats. Continue to alternate casualties.
(a) Load the seventh casualty in the same manner as the second
casualty (casualty's head next to the third casualty's feet).
(b) Load the eighth casualty in the same manner as the first casualty
(head behind driver and next to the seventh casualty's feet).
(c) Load the ninth casualty in the same manner as the second casualty
(casualty's head next to the eighth casualty's feet).
(4) Fourth group of three litters. Load the fourth group of three litters
lengthwise (head first) on the floor in the rear half of the truck behind the second group
of litters and beneath the third group of litters.
(a) Load the tenth casualty on the right in the same manner as the
fourth casualty, except the bearers do not climb in the truck bed.
(b) Load the eleventh casualty in the center in the same manner as the
fifth casualty, except the bearers do not climb in the truck bed.
(c) Load the twelfth casualty on the left in the same manner as the
sixth casualty, except the bearers do not climb in the truck bed.
c. Secure Tailgate. Raise and fasten the tailgate as high as possible (about a
o
45 angle) to help secure the litters in place and prevent them from sliding out of the
truck when it is in motion.
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