What is the aeromedical use and standard ACL of CH-47s when used for Aeromedical Evacuation?

What is the aeromedical use and standard ACL of CH-47s when used for Aeromedical Evacuation?

• A. Mass Casualty Evacuation; 16 ambulatory, 12 litter
• B. Mass Casualty Evacuation; 12 ambulatory, 8 litter
• C. Medical Evacuation; 16 ambulatory, 12 litter
• D. Mass Casualty Evacuation; 20 ambulatory, 4 litter

Answer: (A)

In aeromedical evacuation, the load configuration (ACL) on a CH-47 is defined by how many ambulatory patients and litters the aircraft can carry. For mass casualty evacuation, the standard setup prioritizes moving a large number of patients while still allowing medical care in flight. The CH-47 configured for this mission typically carries 16 ambulatory patients and 12 litters, totaling 28 patients, with space for medical crews and equipment. This reflects a high-throughput MASCAL posture rather than a routine MEDEVAC setup.

In aeromedical evacuation, the load configuration (ACL) on a CH-47 is defined by how many ambulatory patients and litters the aircraft can carry. For mass casualty evacuation, the standard setup prioritizes moving a large number of patients while still allowing medical care in flight. The CH-47 configured for this mission typically carries 16 ambulatory patients and 12 litters, totaling 28 patients, with space for medical crews and equipment. This reflects a high-throughput MASCAL posture rather than a routine MEDEVAC setup.