Do 15T's attached to a medevac unit assist the flight medics rendering medical aid or are they more focused on the aircraft?

2018-04-13T16:13:15-04:00

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 4:22 PM

2018-04-13T16:22:24-04:00

It depends on the severity of the wounds, what the medics on the ground could do, and the number of patients brought on board. Most of the time if you're assisting at all it will be squeezing the bag or applying pressure. Rarely, if at all, will you find yourself elbows deep in someone on a helicopter. You're not trying to do surgery in the air. You're just trying to keep them alive long enough for a surgical team on the ground to treat them.

Response by SGT(P) Landon Mintz made Apr 13 at 2018 8:23 PM

2018-04-13T20:23:54-04:00

I’ve been a CE on medevac my whole flight career and yes you do help. I was a prior Emergency Service member before joining the army but regardless when it comes down to that patient you are going to be helping, Like SGT Barrie said wether it be bagging helping with IVs controlling some bleeding it becomes second nature to assist your Flight Paramedic. You are concentrating on the aircraft start off providing security for the MO(Flight Paramedic) when you get to the LZ but after takeoff only in the critical modes landing/maneuvering acft. It’s a very rewarding mission you will never forget your time in the MED nor the lives you directly impact because of it.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 3:27 AM

2018-04-14T03:27:21-04:00

I have had ncos tell me about their crew chief experiences how they helped out the medic, but regardless of what kind of unit youre attached to, your main concern is the aircraft

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 9:06 PM

2018-04-14T21:06:06-04:00

A good medevac Tango always ensures the ACFT and the crew are his first priority, however, if the situation and mission requirements allow he’ll pack up his medic with patient care as he can

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 15 at 2018 10:48 AM

2018-04-15T10:48:28-04:00

Your job is to maintain that aircraft regardless what it is used for- will they let you help-up to them

Response by SSG Nathan Blair made Jun 5 at 2018 10:57 AM

2018-06-05T10:57:05-04:00

In my experience both fields cross train with and assist each other. While on the aircraft and during ground maintenance procedures (10/14, basic cleaning etc) the medics assist the crew chiefs. In the field the crew chiefs need enough basic proceedures to assist the medic if something were to happen to the medic, or a multiple injury scene etc. I received an award in Korea (along with my medic) for quickly and proficiently handling a multiple car accident so we'll that those observing were unable to tell who was the crew chief and who was the medic. I owe a good bit of the credit to the unit policy of cross training and my medics for training us so we'll. Hope that helps.