Before attempting to move an injured casualty during the CUF phase, you should consider the following to reduce the risk to rescuers.

Before attempting to move an injured casualty during the CUF phase, you should consider the following to reduce the risk to rescuers.

• A. The location of the nearest cover
• B. The best way to move the casualty to cover (drag/carry)
• C. The use of suppressive fire and smoke
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

In a casualty under fire, the aim is to minimize danger to rescuers while moving the casualty. Start by identifying the nearest cover to reduce exposure time in the open. Then pick the safest way to move the casualty to that cover, using a drag or carry method suited to the casualty’s condition and the terrain so you stay stable and protected. If the situation allows, using suppressive fire to keep the threat down and smoke to obscure the line of sight can further reduce risk and create a safer window for extraction. When these elements are considered together, you maximize safety for the rescuers and improve the chances of getting the casualty to safety quickly.

In a casualty under fire, the aim is to minimize danger to rescuers while moving the casualty. Start by identifying the nearest cover to reduce exposure time in the open. Then pick the safest way to move the casualty to that cover, using a drag or carry method suited to the casualty’s condition and the terrain so you stay stable and protected. If the situation allows, using suppressive fire to keep the threat down and smoke to obscure the line of sight can further reduce risk and create a safer window for extraction. When these elements are considered together, you maximize safety for the rescuers and improve the chances of getting the casualty to safety quickly.