TRANSPORT A CASUALTY OVER ROUGH TERRAIN
CONDITIONS: Given a casualty on a standard Army litter and a rough terrain obstacle.
STANDARDS: Evacuate the casualty over the obstacle without causing further injury.
PERFORMANCE STEPS:
1. From the 4-person carry position, bearer number 1 gives the command, "Litter Post Carry, MOVE."
2. Bearer numbers 2 and 3 change their holds on the litter handles to the other hand.
3. Bearer numbers 2 and 3 step between the handles and take the full support of the litter.
4. Bearer numbers 1 and 4 release their holds.
5. Bearer numbers 1 and 4 move to the sides of the litter and grasp the litter poles (Figure 3-46a).

6. The four bearers proceed carefully over the obstacle.
7. After passing through the obstacle, the litter squad resumes the 4-person carry position.
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