(6) Raise the top litter pan and secure the pan in position. (This action is
normally performed by the helicopter flight crew.)
(7) Secure the litter to the litter support assembly with the litter straps
attached to the assembly. (This action is normally performed by the helicopter flight
crew.)
(8)
Leave the helicopter as a team and obtain the next litter.
(9) Continue to load and secure the casualties using the same general
procedures. When a casualty is loaded into a lower position, the litter pan does not tilt.
(10) After all four litters have been loaded, rotate the litter support unit 90o
counterclockwise, lock the unit into the in-flight position, and close the cargo doors.
(These actions are normally performed by the helicopter flight crew.)
b. Six-Litter Configuration. Use a four-man litter squad to carry the litter
casualties. If one squad is used, load the upper right pan first, then the upper left pan,
then the middle right pan, then the middle left pan. Rotate the pedestal back to the
locked position. The lower right pan and finally the lower left pan (most seriously injured
casualty) are then loaded. If two litter squads are available, litter casualties can be
loaded on both sides simultaneously, beginning with the upper pan. Some general
instructions for loading casualties are given below.
(1) Rotate the litter support unit 90o clockwise. (This action is normally
performed by the helicopter flight crew.)
(2)
Carry the litter casualty to the helicopter using a four-man carry.
(3) Raise the litter to the level of the upper litter pan and place the stirrups at
the end of the litter on the litter pan. (The litter pan does not tilt in the six-litter
configuration, so the overhead carry may be needed to load the upper pans.) Make
sure the casualty's head will be in the direction of travel when the litter support
assembly is returned to its normal position.
(4) Slide the litter forward until the litter stirrups of both ends are secured on
the litter pan. (The flight crew can help guide and secure the litter.)
(5) Secure the litter to the litter support assembly with the litter straps
attached to the assembly. (This action is normally performed by the helicopter flight
crew.)
(6)
Leave the helicopter as a team and obtain the next litter.
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