1 Carries and Drags Pakistan ICITAP

2 Learning Objectives Be familiar with a variety of carries and drags Be familiar with cover and concealment Be familiar with different ways to safely move patients from point to point

3 Introduction As Police Officers, you will be exposed to victims in need of being carried and dragged from accidents, combat and blast injuries These victims must be treated at a medical facility as soon as possible A knowledge of first aid can often mean the difference between life and death

4 How to Get to the victim The three methods that we will be sharing with you are: High crawl Low Crawl 3 – 5 second rush

5 High Crawl Used when speed is a factor under fire Use when cover is approximately waist high Remember your equipment is higher than your back, it will expose you

6 Low Crawl Use under heavy fire or when cover and concealment is poor Pre-plan your route from behind cover Heels down Drag equipment behind you or push it in front Know when to get up and run

7 3 – 5 Second Rush Use when speed is primary factor Plan your route Alternate sides Watch friendly lines of fire I’m up, He sees me, I’m down

8 Obstacles Never go over an obstacle Go under, around, or through If you MUST go over an obstacle, stay low and move fast!

9 Webbing Drag Short distances Quick removal from direct fire Uncomfortable for patient

10 Fireman’s Carry Fastest one man technique Short to moderate distances Able to provide self-defensive fire

11 Fireman’s Carry

12 Fireman’s Carry

13 Cover and Concealment  Cover is anything that prevents you from being hit  Concealment is anything that prevents you from being seen  Cover IS Concealment  Concealment is NOT Cover!

14 Responsibility Always seek cover in an engagement You have a responsibility to provide cover for your victims

15 Basic Individual Movement Techniques Designed to make you less visible under present or imminent hostile fire Adapt to the terrain available Remember: Cover will conceal you, Concealment will NOT Cover you

16 Care Under Fire Remove the patient and yourself from danger Techniques must be adapted based on the principles of cover and concealment, speed, and patient safety Always remember – if you become a victim, who will take care of you?

17 The Rules to Follow Protect yourself Utilize cover Plan your route Prep necessary equipment before exposing yourself Suppressive fires and smoke

18 Questions?

19 Class Practical Exercise Practice some of the skills shared in this presentation