Med Evac Line 3

• A. Line 3. Number of patients by precedence: A - Urgent; B - Urgent Surgical; C - Priority; D - Routine; E - Convenience
• B. Line 3. Number of patients: A - Litter; B - Ambulatory
• C. Line 1. Location of the pick-up site.
• D. Line 2. Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix

Answer: (A)

Line 3 communicates the number of patients by precedence, which shows how urgent each patient is for evacuation. The five precedence levels—Urgent, Urgent Surgical, Priority, Routine, and Convenience—tell the aircrew how quickly to move each patient and what level of care to provide en route. This prioritization is essential when resources and aircraft are limited, ensuring the most critical cases get expedited attention. The other lines address the pickup location, radio frequency and call sign, any special equipment required, and the breakdown of patients by type (litter vs ambulatory).