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36th Medical Detachment - Helicopter Ambulance

Combat Medical Company - Helicopter Evacuation

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Air Ambulance - Vietnam War - United States Army - US Army

Measures - 3.2 x 3.2 inches (8 x 8 cms)

36^th Medical Detachment

The 36th Medical Detachment, also known as the 36th Medical Evacuation Battalion, was a unit of the United States Army that served during the Vietnam War. Its primary mission was to provide medical evacuation (medevac) support, transporting wounded and injured personnel from the battlefield to medical facilities where they could receive proper treatment. Medevac units played a crucial role in saving lives during the Vietnam War by quickly evacuating casualties to medical facilities for urgent medical care.

Aircraft and Personnel: The 36th Medical Detachment operated helicopters equipped for medical evacuation. These helicopters were specially configured to accommodate stretchers and medical personnel to care for wounded soldiers during transport. The unit consisted of pilots, medics, nurses, and other medical personnel.

Rapid Response: The primary mission of medevac units like the 36th was to respond rapidly to the battlefield, often under hazardous conditions, to pick up wounded soldiers. They provided life-saving care and transported casualties to field hospitals or more advanced medical facilities.

Critical Role: Medevac units were essential in reducing the mortality rate among wounded soldiers in Vietnam. Their ability to quickly evacuate injured personnel from the battlefield to medical facilities played a crucial role in improving the survival chances of those wounded in combat.

Helicopter Types: The 36th Medical Detachment operated various types of helicopters, including the UH-1 Huey, which was commonly used for medevac missions due to its versatility and capacity for medical equipment and personnel.