Accession Number:

ADA278375

Title:

The History of Aeromedical Evacuation and the Emerging System of Tomorrow

Descriptive Note:

Research rept. Aug 1992-Apr 1993

Corporate Author:

INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Reiter, Brenda L.

Report Date:

1993-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

39.0

Abstract:

This paper explorers the early days of patient evacuation and the beginning of formalized military training for nurses in aeromedical evacuation during World War II. It then outlines the primary aircraft used for aeromedical evacuation and the structure of these units before and after the Air Force Reserve reorganization, June 1992. The paper examines the critical issues of recruiting and retention. It also looks at Reserve requirements, the impact of personnel time constraints, and the training time involved in accomplishing initial aeromedical evacuation qualification. The final section concludes with six recommendations for the emerging aeromedical evacuation system of tomorrow.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY TRAINING
• *PATIENTS
• *NURSES
• AIR FORCE
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION
• CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
• EMERGENCIES
• AIRCRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE