Line 1: Location of pickup site
this is given in an MGRS 6-8 digit grid.
Line 2: Frequency and call-sign at pickup site
this is the frequency and call-sign that you will be talking to the incoming MEDEVAC aircraft on. In most cases this is a predetermined, non-encrypted channel that is set-aside for MEDEVAC. If possible write this on all 9Line cards prior to mission.
Line 3: Number of patients by precedence
A- Urgent (surgical)- i.e. requires in-flight surgeon to perform surgery while en route to hospital.
B- Urgent (non-surgical)- i.e. patient has arterial bleed that can be stabilized until arrive to hospital
C- Priority- i.e. injuries that are not immediat
Line 4: Special Equipment required
A- None
B- Hoist
C- Extraction Equipment- i.e. jungle penetrator
D- Ventilation
Line 5: Number of Patients by type:
A- Litter- cannot walk on their own
B- Ambulatory- able to self move to MEDEVAC platform
Line 6: Security of Pickup area
N- No enemy troops in area
P- Possible enemy troops in area (approach with caution)
E- Enemy troops in area (approach with caution)
X-Enemy troops in area (armed escort required)
Line 7: Method of Marking at pickup site
A- Panels- i.e. VF-17 panel
B- Pyrotechnical equipment- i.e. pen flare, red star cluster
C- Smoke signal- (provide smoke color)
D- None
E- Other- i.e. IR flash or beacon
Line 8: Patient Nationality and Status
A- US Military
B- US Civilian
C- Non-US Military
D- Non-US Citizen
E- EPW
Line 9: NBC Contamination
A- Nuclear
B- Biological
C- Chemical
*During peacetime provide terrain of pickup site
M.I.S.T. Report
M - Mechanism of injury (mine, GSW, RPG, RTA etc)
I - Type of Injury (found and or suspected)
S - Signs (pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate)
T - Treatment given (morphine, tourniquet etc)