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The  Medical Company Detachment(Air Ambulance) supports Division or equivalent size forces. Using UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, medevac pilots, crewchiefs,
and flight medics perform rescue and medical evacuation missions. When deployed the Medical Company Detachment(Air Ambulance) supports the Division's area support and forward support medical companies.


Advanced avionics and extended range fuel tanks enable Blackhawk Air Ambulance helicopters to operate over longer distances and in day, night, and instrument conditions.
The crewchief and flight medic operates the cabin mounted, high performance rescue hoist performing rescue operations over land and water. The flight medic is qualified and equipped to provide advanced trauma life support. Up to four trauma patients can be transported in side the helicopter.