Which carry method is associated with poncho or blouses?

Which carry method is associated with poncho or blouses?

• A. Arms Carry
• B. Pack Strap Carry
• C. Field expedient litter
• D. Saddleback Carry

Answer: (B)

In this carrying method, a casualty is carried on the back using the rescuer’s pack straps. The poncho or blouse acts as improvised padding and a secure layer between the casualty and the straps, helping to keep the casualty from slipping and reducing pressure points. Draping the fabric and tightening the straps around it stabilizes the casualty during movement, which makes this approach well suited when a proper litter isn’t available. The poncho or blouse isn’t typically used this way with the other carry methods, which rely on different setups (arms, a litter, or a saddle type arrangement) rather than pack straps with fabric padding.

In this carrying method, a casualty is carried on the back using the rescuer’s pack straps. The poncho or blouse acts as improvised padding and a secure layer between the casualty and the straps, helping to keep the casualty from slipping and reducing pressure points. Draping the fabric and tightening the straps around it stabilizes the casualty during movement, which makes this approach well suited when a proper litter isn’t available. The poncho or blouse isn’t typically used this way with the other carry methods, which rely on different setups (arms, a litter, or a saddle type arrangement) rather than pack straps with fabric padding.