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9-Line MEDEVAC Request

NATO Standard Format — Transmit in order, lines 1–9

Training reference only. In a real emergency, call emergency services and follow local protocols. Not a substitute for hands-on accredited training.
1
Location of Pickup Site
Grid coordinates (8-digit MGRS preferred), GPS coords, or prominent landmark. Be as precise as possible.
"Grid: 12S XQ 12345 67890"
2
Radio Frequency, Callsign & Suffix
FM frequency for on-site comms. Your callsign. Suffix if encrypted channel needed.
"46.750, Viper 2-1"
3
Number of Patients & Precedence
A — Urgent B — Urgent Surgical C — Priority D — Routine E — Convenience
"2 Alpha, 1 Delta"
4
Special Equipment Required
N — None A — Hoist B — Extraction equipment C — Ventilator
5
Number of Patients by Type
L — Litter A — Ambulatory
"2 Litter, 1 Ambulatory"
6
Security of Pickup Site
N — No enemy P — Possible enemy E — Enemy nearby X — Enemy armed contact
In hostile territory, use code word instead of plain language.
7
Method of Marking Pickup Site
A — Panels B — Pyrotechnic signal C — Smoke signal D — None E — Other
State smoke colour AFTER aircraft confirms visual — prevents enemy deception.
8
Patient Nationality & Status
A — Military (friendly) B — Civilian C — Non-military (US) D — EPW / Detainee E — Child
9
NBC Contamination
N — None N — Nuclear B — Biological C — Chemical
In peacetime: use this line for terrain description of landing zone (slope, obstacles, surface).
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Training reference only · NATO STANAG 3204

Evacuation Precedence Reference

Use the highest applicable precedence for any patient

Code Category Timeframe Criteria
AUrgentWithin 2 hrsLife, limb, or eyesight threatened. Will die or suffer permanent disability without immediate care.
BUrgent SurgicalWithin 2 hrsSurgical intervention required to save life. Cannot be stabilised by available resources.
CPriorityWithin 4 hrsCondition will deteriorate to urgent if not evacuated promptly. Significant but not immediately life-threatening.
DRoutineWithin 24 hrsCondition will not deteriorate significantly. Can be treated and returned to duty or evacuated when resources allow.
EConvenienceNo urgencyEvacuation not medically necessary. For administrative purposes only.
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