What does CASEVAC stand for?

• A. Casualty evacuation.
• B. Casualty evacuation.
• C. Casualty care.
• D. Casualty transportation.

Answer: (A)

CASEVAC stands for casualty evacuation—the act of moving a wounded or ill soldier from the point of injury to a medical facility using available transport. The emphasis is on getting the casualty out of the area and into care. If medical personnel and equipment are on board and providing care during the move, the term becomes MEDEVAC. So the best fit is casualty evacuation, since it specifically names the movement of casualties, not the care they receive or a general notion of transportation.