Litter Modernization

In 2016, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command identified a capability gap in field evacuation and pursued a new modernized design of the current Patient Rescue and Transport System and invested funding for a new concept “next generation” rescue litter. The new design would allow the litter to be compatible with existing medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) platforms, lighter than current system, improved patient security, improved patient access, fit the rucksack for Jungle Warfighters, hoist capable and be able to perform difficult evacuation procedures. After several years of testing and evaluation, certification,
(two years delay from Covid Skedco, in coordination with the PM, USAMMDA’s Rescue Litter Modernization initiative has finalized development of the “next generation” Sked litters. The litters are

smaller and lighter, and straps are certified at 5000 lb. break strength. A key feature is the integrated harness that secures the patient from potential injury during high angle rescue and hoisting operations. The Rapid Extraction and Rapid Extraction (Low Profile) litters are 28 and 22.5 inches wide verses the 36 inch- wide standard Sked. They are designed for all terrain operations, provide easier casualty access, and AWR 980 certified to be hoisted both horizontal and vertical positions. Skedco has provided over 500,000+ Skeds to the U.S. Military and our allies for thousands of medical evacuations since 1987. The Rapid Extraction Skeds continue in line with other Skedco products that consist of the same high-quality materials. Skedco has been a key player in the Rescue Litter Modernization program.