Which statement accurately distinguishes MEDEVAC and CASEVAC and when each is used in AMEDD operations?

• A. MEDEVAC uses non-medical vehicles; CASEVAC uses medical vehicles
• B. MEDEVAC is mission-ordered medical evacuation with trained medical personnel and equipment; CASEVAC uses non-medical vehicles
• C. MEDEVAC is used only for ground transport; CASEVAC is any air transport
• D. MEDEVAC never includes medical personnel; CASEVAC includes med staff

Answer: (B)

In AMEDD operations, the key difference is whether the evacuation asset is equipped and staffed to provide medical care en route. MEDEVAC is a mission-ordered medical evacuation that carries trained medical personnel and the necessary equipment to deliver care during transport, from pickup through arrival at a medical facility. CASEVAC, on the other hand, uses non-medical vehicles to move casualties, so there isn’t a guaranteed onboard medical crew or medical equipment provided by the evacuation asset itself.

That makes the statement correct: MEDEVAC involves mission-ordered medical evacuation with trained medical personnel and equipment, while CASEVAC uses non-medical vehicles. The other descriptions misrepresent who provides medical care or the types of transport involved, such as assigning medical roles to non-medical assets or restricting MEDEVAC to ground transport.