Which form is the Patient Evacuation Tag?

• A. DD Form 602
• B. AF Form 3899
• C. SF 600
• D. PMR Form

Answer: (A)

During medical evacuation, a Patient Evacuation Tag provides a portable, at-a-glance summary of who the patient is and what care they need while in transit. The form designated for this purpose is DD Form 602, known as the Patient Evacuation Tag. It is made to travel with the patient through every leg of evacuation, attached to the patient or their belongings, so receiving medical teams can immediately identify the patient and any urgent needs—such as identifying information and special care instructions—ensuring smooth handoffs and continuity of care across transport and treatment points.

The other forms listed serve different functions. A health-record form like SF 600 is used as part of the ongoing medical record rather than as a transport tag, and AF Form 3899 and PMR Form are used for other administrative or documentation purposes rather than as a dedicated evacuation tag.