Description: The main objective of the module is to examine pre-mission considerations in terms of better planning/executing MedOps.

Additional areas covered:

1. Identify the importance of pre-mission evacuation equipment preparation and rehearsals.
2. Describe the ongoing threat from hostile intent.

Objectives: Upon completion students will be able to:

1. Address the basic principles and guidelines for medical planning.
2. Identify considerations and fundamental procedures for staging casualties for evacuation at any location or platform.

The duration of the module is 1 training hour.