FM 3-08 — Casualty Evacuation Support To Operations
FM 3-08 governs the planning and execution of casualty evacuation operations across all Army echelons and operational environments.
- Publication number: FM 3-08
- Title: CASUALTY EVACUATION SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS
- Date: 05/30/2026
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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FM 3-08 covers CASEVAC foundations, planning, command coordination, execution, mass casualty events, specialized environments, and multinational operations. It describes requirements for casualty collection points, evacuation platforms, equipment, training, reporting, rehearsals, and coordination.
Topics covered
- Casualty evacuation planning
- Casualty collection points
- Evacuation platforms
- Mass casualty events
- Casualty reporting
- CASEVAC training
- Multinational evacuation formats
- Contested environments
Questions and answers
When is CASEVAC effective?
CASEVAC is only effective when forces are trained, rehearsed, and properly supported. (paragraph 1-29)
What must CASEVAC planning include at echelon?
Planning includes selecting and securing CCPs, identifying available evacuation platforms, determining equipment requirements such as litters and casualty handling gear, and establishing triage, communication, and casualty reporting procedures. (paragraph 3-29)
Who is responsible for casualty accountability?
Casualty accountability is a command responsibility. (paragraph 4-62)
What must Soldiers know about CASEVAC platforms?
All Soldiers know how to load, secure, and unload casualties from their units CASEVAC platforms. (paragraph 4-159)
What happens after a mass casualty event?
Following all MASCAL events, units conduct a structured AAR to evaluate the effectiveness of response efforts, coordination between medical and operational elements, and adherence to triage, treatment, and evacuation protocols. (paragraph 1-2)