CASREP (Casualty Report) Format

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The CASREP (Casualty Report) is a concise, structured report used in tactical medicine—especially in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), prolonged field care, and small-unit operations—to quickly share casualty status with command, medical teams, or evacuation resources. It helps prioritize care, allocate assets, and plan evacuations in high-stress, resource-limited environments. This format draws from military doctrines like TCCC guidelines, the Joint Trauma System's Prolonged Casualty Care protocols, and adaptations of the classic 9-Line MEDEVAC request (a standard for requesting medical evacuation). In the field, it's often condensed for fast radio transmission (voice or encrypted short-range comms) and updated as the situation changes. Why Use CASREP? Provides clear, actionable info for triage and resource planning. Used after initial stabilization (e.g., MARCH interventions). Essential when evacuation is delayed—bridges on-site care to higher support. Keeps communication brief, secure, and standardized (use phonetic alphabet if needed). Standard CASREP Formats 1. Full 9-Line MEDEVAC-Style CASREP (Detailed Version) This is the most complete format, often used when requesting evacuation. Transmit lines in order (some may be skipped if not applicable). Line 1: Location of pickup site (grid coordinates or landmark). Line 2: Radio frequency, call sign, and suffix. Line 3: Number of patients by precedence (A...