Casualty Evacuation Board
Definition:
An item designed for use in rescuing injured personnel trapped in small enclosed spaces where manual removal is difficult or in unusual positions where rescue is awkward. It is winch operated, mounted on two posts, and has a sling to pull the patient to safety.
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