What factors influence the decision to request a MEDEVAC and assign precedence?

The decision to request a MEDEVAC (Medical Evacuation) and assign precedence is heavily influenced by the advice of the senior medical person, the casualty's condition, and the tactical situation. The senior medical person's expertise is critical in assessing the severity of injuries and determining the urgency of evacuation. They can evaluate the medical needs of the casualty and recommend whether immediate evacuation is necessary based on their condition.

Additionally, the tactical situation plays a significant role. It encompasses the current operational environment, potential threats to safety, and the resources available for extraction. In high-risk scenarios, casualties with life-threatening conditions require rapid evacuation regardless of other factors, highlighting the importance of situational awareness in prioritizing medical evacuations.

Weather conditions and terrain, while relevant, are typically considered secondary to the immediate medical assessment and the advice given by medical personnel. The number of casualties and available resources does impact the overall capacity to conduct MEDEVACs, but these factors do not override the medical needs of individual casualties and the tactical context guiding the decision. Finally, while the tactical command's opinion may have some influence, it is fundamentally the medical assessment that drives the MEDEVAC requests and their precedence.