Which of the following lists the content of the 9-LINE MEDEVAC correctly?

• A. LINE 1: Location of pick up site; LINE 2: Radio FRQ, call sign and suffix; LINE 3: # of patients by precedence (Urgent, Priority, Routine, and Convenience); LINE 4: Special Equipment needed (hoist, stokes litter, etc); LINE 5: # of patients by type of casualty (litter or ambulatory); LINE 6 (COMBAT): Security of pick up site; LINE 6 (PEACETIME): Wounds, injuries, and illness; LINE 7: Method of marking pick up site; LINE 8: Casualty Nationality and status; LINE 9: (COMBAT): NBC contamination; LINE 9: (PEACETIME): Description of pick up site
• B. LINE 1: Location; LINE 2: Radio FRQ; LINE 3: Number of patients by precedence; LINE 4: Equipment; LINE 5: Number of patients by type; LINE 6 (COMBAT): Security; LINE 7: Marking; LINE 8: Nationality; LINE 9: NBC contamination; LINE 9: Description of pickup site
• C. LINE 1: Location; LINE 2: Radio FRQ; LINE 3: # of patients by precedence; LINE 4: Special Equipment needed; LINE 5: # of patients by type; LINE 6: Security of pickup site; LINE 7: Method of marking; LINE 8: Casualty nationality and status; LINE 9: NBC contamination
• D. LINE 1: Location; LINE 2: Radio FRQ, call sign and suffix; LINE 3: # of patients by precedence; LINE 4: Special Equipment needed; LINE 5: # of patients by type; LINE 6: Security of pickup site; LINE 7: Method of marking; LINE 8: Casualty nationality and status; LINE 9: NBC contamination; LINE 9: Description of pick up site

Answer: (A)

The question tests knowledge of how a 9-LINE MEDEVAC message should be structured so the evacuation aircraft can quickly locate, assess, and respond to the situation. The sequence starts with pinpointing the exact pickup location, then provides the radio contact information so the crew can communicate reliably. Next comes the number of patients by how urgent their needs are, which guides prioritization and flight planning, followed by any special equipment required (hoist, litters, etc.) to handle the patients.

After that, the message breaks down how many patients there are by type (litter versus ambulatory), which helps the medics know how many hands and what kind of transport are needed. The line about security of the pickup site is included to alert the aircrew to any threats or clearance issues in a combat scenario, with the corresponding peacetime context addressing relevant patient information. The marking method line tells the crew how the site is identified from the air, and then the nationality and status of the patients are provided to prevent misidentification and ensure proper handling. Finally, NBC contamination is addressed to warn about any chemical, biological, or radiological hazards, while in peacetime that line may be used to convey a description of the pickup site instead.

These elements are why this option best matches the standard order and content, including the contextual differences between combat and peacetime lines.