Aerial MEDEVAC Operations: Decision Making Under Uncertainty to Save Lives

Authors

Phillip R. Jenkins, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow
Brian J. Lunday, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow
Matthew J. Robbins, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2020

Abstract

A recent study by Kotwal et al. (2016) reports that over 90% of battlefield casualties occurring in Afghanistan between September 11, 2001, and March 31, 2014, were evacuated via aerial MEDEVAC platforms. Unfortunately, aerial MEDEVAC platforms are more expensive to procure, maintain, and operate. During periods of higher demand, the aerial MEDEVAC platforms must also be used wisely to maximize their benefits.

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DOI

JSTOR:26902402

Source Publication

Phalanx

Recommended Citation

Jenkins, P. R., Lunday, B. J., & Robbins, M. J. (2020). Aerial MEDEVAC Operations: Decision Making Under Uncertainty to Save Lives. Phalanx, 53(1), 63–66.