MEDEVAC Request Report

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Getting the Right Help to the Right Place—Fast Good outcomes in emergencies rarely start at the moment of crisis.They start before anyone moves. In wilderness travel, preparedness operations, disaster response, or remote trips, most serious incidents share a common failure: no shared plan existed before separation or movement. That’s why preparedness works best when tools are paired—not isolated. GOTWA is the “before.”MEDEVAC is the “when it goes wrong.” Together, they form a simple, powerful framework for accountability, response, and recovery. GOTWA: The Plan You Leave Behind A GOTWA report is a short coordination brief used before movement. It answers five essential questions: Going: Where are you going? Others: Who is going with you? Time: When will you leave and return? What: What are you doing? Actions: What should happen if you don’t return? GOTWA creates shared expectations.It establishes decision points instead of assumptions.It prevents confusion when plans change or timelines slip. Most importantly, GOTWA ensures that someone already knows where to start if something goes wrong. Without a GOTWA, emergencies begin with uncertainty.With one, they begin with context. When the Plan Fails: Enter MEDEVAC Even with good planning, injuries and medical emergencies still happen. That’s where the MEDEVAC report...