AFTTP3-42.5 — Aeromedical Evacuation (ae)

AFTTP3-42.5 governs aeromedical evacuation tactics, techniques, and procedures across military operations and civil authority support responses.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-42.5
  • Title: AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION (AE)
  • Date: 2019-07-23

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It covers aeromedical evacuation missions, command and control, operations, planning, casualty movement, evacuation precedence, and operational support. The doctrine is authoritative but not directive, and records created through prescribed processes must be maintained and disposed of under applicable Air Force requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Air Force military personnel in the Regular Air Force, Air Reserve Component (ARC), and Air Force civilian personnel (Air National Guard [ANG] is considered to be a Major Command [MAJCOM] in this publication).

Topics covered

  • Aeromedical evacuation missions
  • Theater aeromedical evacuation systems
  • Patient movement management
  • Clinical oversight
  • Casualty movement
  • Evacuation precedence categories
  • Airframe considerations
  • Ground transportation

Questions and answers

Is the doctrine in AFTTP3-42.5 directive?

The doctrine in this document is authoritative but not directive.

How must records created under AFTTP3-42.5 be maintained?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are changes to AFTTP3-42.5 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.

Where should AF Form 847 changes be routed?

Route AF Form 847 through the appropriate chain of command and parent MAJCOM.

Does a manufacturer or commercial product name in AFTTP3-42.5 imply Air Force endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

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