CONDITIONS: Given a casualty on a standard Army litter and a high wall obstacle. Figure 3-43a is a suggested layout for the high wall obstacle.

STANDARDS: Evacuate the casualty over the obstacle without causing further injury.

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

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

3. The bearers turn and face each other.

4. The bearers raise the litter approximately chest high and step close to the litter, letting their bent elbows touch their chests (Figure 3-43b).

5. Bearer numbers 2 and 4 place the front stirrups beyond the wall.

6. Bearer numbers 2 and 4 scale the wall and drop to the other side, maintaining a low silhouette.

7. All four bearers move the litter forward until the rear stirrups are against the wall, taking care to avoid scraping the patient's back, by not dragging the litter across.

8. Bearer numbers 1 and 3 scale the wall and drop to the other side, maintaining a low silhouette.

9. Bearer numbers 1 and 3 lift their end of the litter off the wall.

10. All four bearers resume the 4-person carry.

11. Did not cause further injury to the casualty.

 FM 8-10-6

Figure 3-43. Surmount a High Wall Obstacle.