General
casevac
What does casevac mean?
'Casualty Evacuation' — moving wounded personnel to medical care using any available transport (a Humvee, boat, or non-medical helicopter), without the dedicated medical crew or care of a MEDEVAC.
""No birds available — we'll CASEVAC him out in the lead truck.""
Origin
US military portmanteau of 'casualty' and 'evacuation'; contrasts with MEDEVAC.
Frequently asked questions
What does "CASEVAC" mean?
It's short for "Casualty Evacuation" — moving a wounded person to care using any available transport, without the dedicated medical crew and equipment of a MEDEVAC.
When is a CASEVAC used instead of a MEDEVAC?
When no dedicated medical transport is available or there's no time to wait — the casualty is loaded onto whatever's at hand, like a Humvee, truck, boat, or combat helicopter.
Is a CASEVAC worse than a MEDEVAC?
Not necessarily worse, but it usually means less en-route medical care. It's often faster to arrange because it doesn't depend on a specialized, staffed medical asset.
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