Combat Medevac
/ˈkɒmbæt ˈmɛdəˌvæk/
Definitions
- (n.) The medical evacuation of wounded personnel from a combat zone, often involving secured and expedited transport under hostile conditions.
The squadron specialized in combat medevac missions to retrieve injured soldiers from the battlefield.
Forms
- combat medevac
- combat medevacs
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Commentary
In legal and military contexts, 'combat medevac' specifically denotes evacuation under combat conditions, implicating rules of engagement and protections under the law of armed conflict.
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