A variety of effective carries can be used depending on the casualty’s level of consciousness, the enemy threat level, terrain issues, or other considerations. Each of them has some advantages, as well as some potential disadvantages.

Examples of one-person drag/carries include:

- Support Carry: can only be used with a conscious casualty
- Kit or Arm Drag: effective when moving down stairs but is not efficient for longer distances
- Pack-Strap Carry: best option when traveling with unconscious casualty over moderate distances
- Neck Drag: helps limit exposure from enemy fire based on the low profile of the rescuer.

In general, an advantage of one-person drags/carries is that only one rescuer is exposed to enemy fire, but they have the disadvantage of being difficult to perform, taking longer than two-person options, not allowing the rescuer to immediately engage with the enemy, and causing the rescuer to tire quickly.