Hello to all,
a short question about the Maxi-ambulances used now in Iraq. Do they havent the chance to transport ambulatory patients, or is this generally not the possibility on a M997 ambulance ?


greetz Thomas

Yes, they can. There are bench-seat like wells over the rear wheels where either a strecher can go, or a couple seated patients.

Just to complete Gino's post (from TM 9-2320-280-10, found on tpub.com) :

accompanying text :
" Opening Patient Seat to Accommodate Ambulatory Patients. 1) Ensure litters (1) are in stowed position. 2) Pull out and up on seat latch handle (5) and remove latch (7) from catch (6). 3) Lift seatback (4) to open position and fold seatback support (2) into recesses between seat cushions (9). 4) Ensure that seat braces (8) are fully extended and locked in position"

HTH
Frenchy

Thank you all for your kind help

greetz Thomas

The FLA (Four Litter Ambulance) can carry 6 to 8 ambulatory patients IIRC.

My platoon used one on an OPFOR mission attacking our Regimental Support Squadron during some exercise they had back in late 99 or early 2000.

We were tasked by the Regimental Commander to provide an authentic OPFOR for the exercise.......After the first 3 hours we were given "revised" orders to "play nice" so we don't hurt someone's "feelings"

Funny you should mention OPFOR, begore switching to Infantry, I was a medic. I found out from some OPFOR tankers that the FLA was a sought after prize....Reward was a three day pass!!!

Only a three day pass? Dang they're getting stingy.