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Casualty Evacuation Strap (DARC CASEVAC Drag Strap)
All content herein is the intellectual property of Direct Action Resource Center (DARC) and Richard A. Mason. No reproduction or use of this material & methodology may be reproduced or used without written permission from Richard A. Mason. All inquiries may be sent to [email protected] or call 501-307-9031.
Summary: This training document outlines the setup, stowage and use of the CASEVAC drag strap as instructed at DARC’s Advanced Urban Warfare (AUW) and Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism Courses (LECTC).
There is substantial emphasis on casualty management procedures in these courses. The use of the CASEVAC drag strap over other movement options lessens the risk of additional injury to the patient and makes movement of the casualty easier to accomplish for aid and litter personnel.
The CASEVAC drag strap is used extensively during intense practical exercises. This step-by-step guide will ensure personnel properly implement this important procedure into their training and operations.
Supplies needed – Approximately 9 feet of 1 inch tubular nylon and 1 Snap link or carabiner.
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Step 1:Fold the length of nylon in half and tie an overhand knot.
Step 2:Run the ends under the widest molle channels available on the back panel of the vest.
Casualty Evacuation Strap (DARC CASEVAC Drag Strap)
All content herein is the intellectual property of Direct Action Resource Center (DARC) and Richard A. Mason. No reproduction or use of this material & methodology may be reproduced or used without written permission from Richard A. Mason. All inquiries may be sent to [email protected] or call 501-307-9031.
DARC- Training Document
Step 3:Don the vest and helmet. Measure the appropriate length of nylon by holding the straps on top of the helmet with a fist. The top of the fist is the location of the next knot.
Step 4:Use the ends to tie a water knot at the appropriate location.
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Casualty Evacuation Strap (DARC CASEVAC Drag Strap)
All content herein is the intellectual property of Direct Action Resource Center (DARC) and Richard A. Mason. No reproduction or use of this material & methodology may be reproduced or used without written permission from Richard A. Mason. All inquiries may be sent to [email protected] or call 501-307-9031.
DARC- Training Document
Step 5:Fully attached.
Step 6:There are several methods to stow the drag strap: rubber bands, stuffing in a pouch or the rear plate pocket. If the wearer chooses to stow the strap, ensure a portion of it remains visible and accessible.
*fully stowed with rubber bands
When donning the vest, simply slide the carabiner under the belt prior to operations.
Casualty Evacuation Strap (DARC CASEVAC Drag Strap)
All content herein is the intellectual property of Direct Action Resource Center (DARC) and Richard A. Mason. No reproduction or use of this material & methodology may be reproduced or used without written permission from Richard A. Mason. All inquiries may be sent to [email protected] or call 501-307-9031.
DARC- Training Document
To deploy, simply pull the strap free. The tension will be applied to the hips. This keeps the torso off the ground to minimize drag. The straps help to cradle the helmet and prevent injury to the head/neck.
CASEVAC Drag Strap properly deployed to move the casualty.
Traditional drag straps and/or using the vest shoulder strap cause a dramatic shifting of the vest during movement. This makes movement difficult and creates more injury potential to the patient’s neck, spine and/or head.
