Questions and Answers
What is Line 1 of the 9-Line MEDEVAC request?
What does Line 2 indicate in a MEDEVAC request?
Frequency and call-sign at pickup site
What precedences are indicated by Line 3 for patients?
Which special equipment may be indicated in Line 4?
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What types of patients are described in Line 5?
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What does Line 6 communicate about the security of the pickup area?
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Which marking method is NOT listed in Line 7?
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What does Line 8 classify?
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What types of contamination are indicated in Line 9?
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What does M stand for in the M.I.S.T. report?
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What does the 'I' in M.I.S.T. represent?
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What are the signs referred to in M.I.S.T.?
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What does 'T' denote in the M.I.S.T. report?
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Study Notes
USMC 9-Line and ZMIST Overview
- 9-Line MEDEVAC Request is a standardized format for requesting medical evacuation.
Line 1: Location of Pickup Site
- Designated using an MGRS 6-8 digit grid coordinate to pinpoint the exact location.
Line 2: Frequency and Call-sign
- Specify the communication frequency and call-sign for coordination with the MEDEVAC aircraft, typically a predetermined, non-encrypted channel.
Line 3: Number of Patients by Precedence
- Categorized as follows:
- A - Urgent (surgical): Requires an in-flight surgeon.
- B - Urgent (non-surgical): Stabilizable arterial bleed.
- C - Priority: Serious injuries that may become life-threatening.
- D - Routine: Requires regular medical care, unit cannot transport.
- E - Convenience: Non-life-threatening cases in a combat zone.
Line 4: Special Equipment Required
- Equipment may include:
- None
- Hoist
- Extraction Equipment: e.g., jungle penetrator.
- Ventilation Assist.
Line 5: Number of Patients by Type
- Types include:
- Litter: Patients who cannot walk.
- Ambulatory: Patients capable of moving independently.
Line 6: Security of Pickup Area
- Security status is classified as:
- N: No enemy troops present.
- P: Possible enemy troops; caution advised.
- E: Enemy troops present; caution advised.
- X: Enemy troops present; armed escort required.
Line 7: Method of Marking Pickup Site
- Methods include:
- Panels: e.g., VF-17 panel.
- Pyrotechnics: e.g., pen flare, red star cluster.
- Smoke Signal: Specify smoke color.
- None.
- Other: e.g., IR flash or beacon.
Line 8: Patient Nationality and Status
- Patient types are categorized as:
- US Military
- US Civilian
- Non-US Military
- Non-US Citizen
- EPW (Enemy Prisoner of War).
Line 9: NBC Contamination
- Types of contamination:
- A: Nuclear
- B: Biological
- C: Chemical
- During peacetime, include terrain details of the pickup site.
M.I.S.T. Report
- Components of the report:
- M: Mechanism of injury (e.g., mine, gunshot wound).
- I: Type of injury (found or suspected).
- S: Signs (vital stats like pulse, blood pressure).
- T: Treatment given (e.g., morphine, tourniquet).
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Test your knowledge of the USMC 9-Line and ZMIST procedures with this quiz. Each line covers essential information required for MEDEVAC operations, including pickup site location and communication protocols. Perfect for Marines looking to enhance their readiness and understanding.
