There are four levels of treatment that have a direct impact on patients as they are treated and evacuated from the FLOT to higher level care facilities. Levels III and IV transport will most likely be accomplished by the corps air ambulance company. Level I . Care is provided by designated individuals or elements organic to combat and CS units. Emphasis is placed on those measures necessary to stabilize the patient and evacuate to the next level of care.
Care is rendered at a medical clearing station.
Here the casualty is examined and wounds and status are evaluated to determine the treatment and evacuation precedence. Level II care includes the brigade medical clearing company, the division medical company, and corps medical assets. Care is rendered at a medical treatment facility staffed and equipped to provide resuscitation, initial wound surgery, and post operative treatment. Level III care includes corps CSH, contingency hospitals, fleet hospitals, and hospital ships. Level IV .