181 st inf bde combat lifesaver plus 181 st inf bde combat lifesaver plus medevac lz selection
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181st INF BDECombat Lifesaver
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181st INF BDECombat Lifesaver
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MEDEVAC LZ Selection
MEDEVAC LZ Selection
Selection Criteria
Level as possible• Clear of debris (commo wire, engineer tape, lose
equipment) for a 50 meter radius• Secure/check for IEDs• Point out obstacles over 30’ high• CAUTION! Aircraft produces winds that can throw
rocks and debris. Protect both your eyes and the patient's eyes
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Landing Procedures
Determine marking of LZ• Day – smoke (pop just prior to arrival)• Night – IR or normal strobe (blue/green are not
visible under NODs), IR Buzz Saw
Keep vehicles and personnel 100 meters clear of area (except signal person)
Keep light sources away from the LZ
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Landing ProceduresOnce aircraft is inbound• Expect an estimated time of arrival• Be prepared to give an update on casualties and
site security• Ensure the radio is being continuously
monitored
Once aircraft has landed• Keep away from aircraft, flight medic will come
to the patient• Four litter bearers per patient
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Properly Marked LZ
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7 Paces
14 Paces14 Paces
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DIRECTION OF WIND
DIRECTION OF VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS, IF USED
DIRECTION OF LANDING
DIRECTION OF VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS, IF USED
Note: Area should be clear of obstructions, in an area not likely for an ambush, and positioned on top of hard packed dirt, gravel, or pavement. Keep vehicles and personnel 100m away from landing area if possible.
= LIGHTING DEVICE
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Highway Overpass
A large open area away from the overpass and light poles with a hard crust or gravel (versus loose dirt) would be the best choice for an LZ in this situation
An LZ surrounded by light poles and next to an overpass is not a good LZ, select an open area that is clear of obstacles for a MEDEVAC LZ
Light poles
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The PREFERRED LZ location in this scenario would be a hard packed area with earthen crust intact and perhaps some small vegetation. This would mitigate the risk from brownout conditions when landing
A vehicle turn around is a likely IED target for insurgents on top of being filled with lots of loose dirt that will create brownout conditions. This is an area to AVOID when setting up a MEDEVAC LZ. Dirt Roads are also a poor choice