Calling in a 9-Line

9. (a) NBC Contamination (Wartime)

Include this line only when applicable. Encrypt the applicable brevity codes: N= Nuclear B= Biological C= Chemical

4. Special Equipment

Encrypt applicable brevity codes. A= None B= Hoist C= Extraction Equipment D= Ventilator

1. Location of the Pickup Site

Encrypt grid coordinates. When using DRYAD Numeral Cipher, the same SET line will be used to encrypt grid zone letters and coordinates. To preclude misunderstanding, a statement is made that grid zone letters are included in the message (unless unit SOP specifies its use at all times).

7. Method of Marking Pickup Site

Encrypt the brevity codes: A= Panels B= Pyrotechnic signal C= Smoke Signal D= None E= Other

2. Radio Frequency, Call Sign, Suffix

Encrypt the frequency of the radio at the pickup site, not a relay frequency. The call sign (and suffix if used) of person to be contacted at the pickup site may be transmitted in the clear.

9. (b) Terrain Description (Peacetime)

Include details of terrain features in and around proposed landing site. If possible, describe the relationship of site to a prominent terrain future (lake, mountain, tower).

6. (a) Security Pickup Site (Wartime)

N= No Enemy Troops in Area P= Possible Enemy Troops in Area (approach w/ caution) E= Enemy Troops in Area (approach w/ caution) X= Enemy Troops in Area (armed escort required)

8. Patient Nationality and Status

Number of patients in each category need not be transmitted. Encrypt only applicable brevity codes: A= US Military B= US Civilian C= Non-US Military D= Non-US Civilian E= EPW

3. No. of Patients by Precedence

Report only applicable info & encrypt brevity codes. A= Urgent B= Urgent-Surgical C= Priority D= Routine E= Convenience (If 2 or more categories reported in same request, insert word "break" between each category.

5. Number of Patients by Type

Report only applicable info & encrypt brevity codes. If requesting MEDEVAC for both types, insert the word "break" between the litter entry and ambulatory entry: L + # of Patient(s) [Litter]; A + # of Patient(s) [Ambulatory].

6. (b) Number and Type of Wound, Injury, or Illness

Specific information regarding patient wounds by type (gunshot or shrapnel). Report serious bleeding, along with patient blood type, if known.