CASEVAC

Etymology

 * compare.

Noun

 * 1)  The emergency patient evacuation of injured people (civilians or soldiers) from a combat zone.
 * 2) * 2001, Kent B. Pandolf, R. E. Burr, Medical Aspects of Harsh Environments, Volume 2, Office of the Surgeon General (US), page 1156,
 * Rehearsal of representative CASEVACs is invaluable in refining both operating techniques with the CASEVAC assets and coordination with the receiving MTF.[Medical Treatment Facility]
 * 1) * 2011, Robby Carpenter, Shawn Carpenter, Ramiro Bujeiro, Force on Force: Modern Wargaming Rules, Ambush Alley Games, Osprey Publishing, page 53,
 * If a force has CASEVAC assets available (medevac choppers, ambulances, an on-table aid station, etc.), then a unit may hand off its Casualties (and the associated penalties) by moving into contact with the CASEVAC asset.

Verb

 * 1)  To perform the emergency evacuation of (an injured person) from a combat zone.