No matter what formation you are from, the most desired assets and forces you would like to see in a shity situation are the angels with red cross on helos – MEDEVAC crews. They are nicknamed DUSTOFF in Afghanistan and they go where the humans and sophisticated equipment failed, leading to some casualties. Before they come to rescue you they must be called in. And then this post comes in handy. Undoubtedly it is a part of every army training. Every soldier should know it by heart – just in case. This is the most important request you may be required to place while in the field. Because of 9 lines it consists of, sometimes it is called " a 9-liner. " Before we call a MEDEVAC over the radio it is good to gather some necessary details – the data you will be requested to give the rescuers to make their mission feasible. MEDEVAC – necessary information Write down your frequency, callsign, co-ordinates of the pick-up site. Make the initial assessment of your wounded fellows, specifying any additional equipment they might need.
" At this point, the MEDEVAC line will repeat all given and initiate movement for MEDEVAC. Once in the air, the operator will relay final four lines in the same manner provided. Remember, training to send in a 9Line is necessary for all personnel on the ground. You never know when YOU may be calling in a MEDEVAC and you never want to wait until the situation to take place to figure out that you are unable to call it incorrectly. A simple way to keep a 9Line on you at all times to carry the RE Factor Tactical 9 Line MEDEVAC format which is available on our website. Made in the USA of tough marine grade vinyl, they are precisely cut to fit on the back of a PRC-148 radio or the buttstock of a rifle. M. I. T. Report The M. Report has recently been incorporated into the 9Line MEDEVAC format and traditionally comes after the 9Line Format. The M. Report stands for: M – Mechanism of injury (mine, GSW, RPG, RTA, ) I – Type of Injury (found and or suspected) S – Signs (pulse rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate) T – Treatment is given (morphine, tourniquet, etc.