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One person assist weapon out - The responding officer will place the arm of the casualty around the back of his neck. The officer supporting the casualty will hold the casualties arm with one hand and then have his firearm out with the other. This carry will only work if the casualty is alert and still able to walk on one or both of their legs. Both weapons out assist - The responding officer will place the arm of the casualty around the back of his neck. The officer supporting the casualty will hold the casualties arm with one hand and then both can have their firearms out. If there has been major blood loss from the casualty it may be best to hold their firearm and get them to a better location of cover. Extremity drag (arm) - The responding…show more content…
If the casualty is able to use their fire arm they will place their fire arm in one hand. The responding officer will cross the ankles of the casualty. They will grab both ankles from the underneath position and will start to drag the casualty forward. The casualty can provide cover fire if needed from this position. Body drag via duty belt - The responding officer will arrive to the casualty and make sure they are still alert and oriented. Have the casualty secure their fire arm and lay on their side. Grab the casualties’ belt line and start to drag them back to cover. This is good if you need to move someone quickly back to cover. Two person assisted carry (seat carry) - This carry will require two officers to complete. Both Officers will arrive to the casualty and get them on their back. They will then place the casualty into a sitting position and help them up to a standing position. Officers will station themselves on both sides of the casualty. They will place the casualties’ arms around their shoulders and start to walk with the casualty. If the casualty is unable to stand both officers can grab the casualties’ legs. This will allow the casualty to sit and allow for faster movement by the responding
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