CONDITIONS: Given a casualty on a standard Army litter and a barbed wire obstacle.  Figure 3-47a is a suggested layout for the barbed wire obstacle.

STANDARDS: Evacuate the casualty through a barbed wire obstacle using the low crawl carry without causing further injury.

1. Upon reaching the barbed wire obstacle, bearer number 1 instructs another bearer to clear any debris or obstacles immediately before the wire, at the wire, and beyond the wire, and to check for booby traps.

NOTE: Prior to proceeding through the obstacle, the litter must be turned. The litter squad assumes the litter post carry position and then rotates the litter.

2. From the 4-person carry position, bearer number 1 gives the command, "Litter Post Carry, MOVE."

3. Bearer numbers 2 and 3 step between the handles of the litter and take hold of the handles.

4. Bearer numbers 1 and 4 release their holds on the litter.

5. Bearer numbers 1 and 4 move to the sides of the litter and grasp the litter poles.

6. Bearer number 1 gives the preparatory command, "Prepare To Rotate."

7. Bearer numbers 2 and 3 release the litter handles a nd step one pace away, allowing bearer numbers 1 and 4 to support the litter at its sides.

8. Bearer number 1 gives the command of execution, "ROTATE."

9. Bearer numbers 1 and 4 rotate the litter 180 degrees counterclockwise, placing the casualty’s head in the direction of travel.

10. When the rotation is completed, bearer numbers 2 and 3 resume their positions at the litter handles. Bearer number 2 should now be at the casualty’s head.

11. Bearer number 1 gives the preparatory command, "Low Crawl Carry."

12. The bearers, keeping the litter level, assume the low crawl carry position.

NOTE: The weapon must be carried and not slung on the back.

13. Bearer number 1 gives the command of execution, "MOVE."

14. The bearers extend their arms forward, grasp the litter handles, and move the litter forward.

15. Bearer number 1 gives the command, "LIFT."

16. The bearers lift the litter and move it forward; they do not drag it.

17. The bearers move forward using the low crawl.

18. No part of the casualty, the bearers, or their equipment should come into contact with the barbed wire. If something should become entangled, the bearers must free it before continuing.

19. The bearers repeat steps 15, 16, 17, and 18 until they clear the obstacle.

20. After clearing the obstacle, the bearers resume the 4-person carry.

21. Did not cause further injury to the casualty.

 FM 8-10-6

Figure 3-47. Transport a Casualty Through a Barbed Wire Obstacle.