Evacuation Using a SKED or Improvised Litter

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Litter Evacuation

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Lesson Outline

• Battlefield evacuation

• Transportation methods

• Types of litters– Talon II litter – SKED litter– Improvised litters

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Transportation Methods• Four-man carry is the

ideal method of transporting a casualty

• Each bearer kneels at one of the sides– Kneel with the knee

closest to the litter• Bearers face the same

direction

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Transportation Methods• Litter team leader is positioned at the

casualty’s right shoulder– Allows the litter team leader to monitor

movement• Preparatory command/ command of

execution

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Battlefield Evacuation• Rapid, efficient casualty evacuation results

in saving lives

• Sometimes a standard litter is available – At other times, different means of

transportation may be required

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Types of Litters

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Talon II Litter• Can be used in land, air, and water evacuation

• Compact, light-weight transport system

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Talon II Litter• Two different sizes• Made from same

material as decontamination litter

• Warrior Aid and Litter Kit (WALK)

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Using the Talon II Litter

* Do not use your hands to open the litter

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Warrior Aid and Litter Kit• Made for combat patrols and other current missions

• Contains medical supplies

• Contains a compact litter to facilitate casualty movement

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Warrior Aid and Litter Kit

“WALK”stored on back skid of GMV using internal shoulder straps and quick release ratchet.

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SKED Litter

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Using the SKED Litter

Remove from PackRemove from Pack Unroll CompletelyUnroll Completely

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Reverse RollReverse Roll Flatten SKEDCOFlatten SKEDCO

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Log-roll or Slide CasualtyLog-roll or Slide Casualtyonto SKEDCOonto SKEDCO

Fasten StrapsFasten Straps

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Fasten the StrapsFasten the Straps Fasten the StrapsFasten the Straps

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Fasten the Foot StrapsFasten the Foot Straps Transport the CasualtyTransport the Casualty

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Roll-UpRoll-Up Place in PackPlace in Pack

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SKED Litter

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Improvised Litters Litters can be improvised

from materials at hand.

Must be well-constructed.

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Improvised Litters:Blankets and Poles

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Improvised Litters:Poncho and Poles

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Improvised Litters:Using Jackets and Poles

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Improvised Litters:Blanket

• Easiest to make• Four or more

people used to transport the casualty

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Summary• Battlefield evacuation

• Transportation methods

• Types of litters– Talon II litter – SKED litter– Improvised litters

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