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(photo left) PJs (photo left) Triage through the cabin (in addition to outside for
prep to leave ejected casualties) included identification of alive or dead and
the ground. the critical (alpha) or noncritical litter-bound (bravo). Here, a PJ
(photo right) PJ ascends arrives to the co-pilot and assesses for life and triage category.
to the victim.

(photo right) Helo cabin with casualties.
For this exercise we used a mix of
mannikins and role players.

(photo right) After the
casualties are gathered in the
CCP, the lead medic delegates
PJs to care for the casualties.
The critical patients are in
(photo above) PJ managing the foreground, noncritical
the pulley system on the litter-bound patients not seen
main lowering line. to the right, and walking
wounded are in the back. The
deceased are at the edge of
the structure, out of sight of
their teammates.
(photo right) After the PJ
gets the suspended victim
in the litter, he performs a (photo right below) After
brief primary survey and treatment and packaging
packages the patient and in the CCP, the patients are
litter to lower. lined up in order of loading
for tactical evacuation. The
three casualties on the tarmac
(photo left) Lead rangers will be the first to go; the
review proper packaging casualties in the foreground
for the PJs before going are on deck for the second
off the ground. vehicle. In this exercise,
four vehicles were needed for
12 casualties. Casualties were
moved out of the shelter
based on vehicle ETA.

(photo right) Attending
the patient and litter
during the lower.

NY PJs from the 103rd Rescue Squadron performed joint training with the PJ Mass Casualty Training: Downed Helo
Mohonk Preserve climbing rangers in the Shawanagunk Mountains. The PJs Mass casualty training by the numbers. This exercise simulated a helicopter crash with 12 victims. The emphasis
practiced the basic skills needed for high-angle rescue: litter management for a of this 3-hour exercise was accountability, proper triage, patient movement, CCP organization and management,
suspended patient, pick offs, and edge management of the litter. package for exfil, and line up for exfil. The PJ Medical and Trauma Protocols (MTPs) were accomplished in the CCP.
Photos compliments of Jasmine Davids, Mohonk Preserve. Photos compliments of Daniel H. Farrell, SrA, NYANG,
Photojournalist, 106th Rescue Wing.