What classification is given to non-medical attendants flying in the aeromedical evacuation (AE) System?

• A. 5A
• B. 6B
• C. 6A
• D. 5B

Answer: (B)

On aeromedical evacuation missions, personnel accompanying a patient are given a code that reflects their role and what they are allowed to do. Non-medical attendants are designated with the 6B label, signaling that they accompany the patient but do not provide medical care. This helps the flight crew and medical team know who can assist with patient comfort and basic needs without performing clinical tasks. Other codes correspond to different categories, such as medical staff or other accompanying personnel, and carry different scopes of responsibility, so they don’t apply to non-medical attendants. Hence, the 6B designation is the correct label for non-medical attendants.