a. Complete and secure the canine TCCC Card to the MWD. If available, use Canine Deployment Medical Card for missing information.

b. Secure Canine Deployment Medical Card to canine.

c. Verify placement and efficacy of all interventions.

d. Secure all loose ends of bandages and wraps.

e. Secure litter straps based on configuration requirements if applicable. Consider padding for extended evacuations.

f. Stage casualty for evacuation based on unit standard operating procedures.

g. Position canine handler or assigned escort at the head of the MWD.

h. Protect artificial airway, if present, from excessive wind, dirt, foreign objects.

i. Maintain security at the evacuation point in accordance with unit standard operating procedures.

j. Transport injured MWD requiring emergent surgery to the closest surgical team regardless if there is a veterinary team at that location