CASEVAC Operations

Question 1

CASEVAC Operations Defined:

Answer 1

The difference between a CASEVAC and a MEDEVAC is that a MEDEVAC uses a dedicated air ambulance aircraft with medical personnel and equipment to provide en route care. When casualty transport requirements exceed the capability of available MEDEVAC assets, or other situational requirements dictate, a CASEVAC mission may be flown to transport
at risk casualties using non-medical utility and cargo aircraft without en route care.

Question 2

Classifications of CASEVAC assets:

Answer 2

● Dedicated: Aircrews and equipment reserved exclusively for the CASEVAC mission
● Designated: aircrews and equipment tasked to perform the CASEVAC mission on request
● Lift of opportunity: no specific prior designation as a CASEVAC platform

Question 3

CH-47F CASEVAC Specific Details:

Answer 3

● Max capacity 31 ambulatory patients or 24 litter patients
● Litter support kit consists of poles and supports only (litters/tie-down straps must be
provided)
● 24 litters: 6 tiers of 4-high litters (litter configuration not crash-worthy)

Question 4

Reference:

Answer 4

Reference: ATP 3-04.1 Ch. 7