In the MEDEVAC data block, which line represents Security of pickup site?

• A. Line 8
• B. Line 7
• C. Line 6
• D. Line 1

Answer: (C)

In a MEDEVAC data block, each line is a specific data field that conveys essential mission and safety information. The line designated for Security of pickup site is the sixth line. This placement keeps critical risk details separate from location and patient information, allowing the medical evacuation crew and pilots to quickly assess whether the landing area is secured, under threat, or otherwise unsafe. Knowing the security status directly on that line helps determine if and how the pickup should be conducted, what precautions to take, and whether to adjust timing or approach. Other lines provide details like where the pickup is, how many patients there are, and their status, but the security status is called out on this sixth line to emphasize its impact on safety during the actual landing and transfer.