Why Is Medevac Called Dustoff?

This article is dedicated to the “Dustoff” men–the medics and pilots who rushed into “hot” zones and willingly risked their lives to rescue as many soldiers they could. The name comes from the call sign of the 57th Medical Detachment which began operating in Vietnam in 1962.

What does Dustoff stand for?

Commonly referred to as Dustoff, which means-“Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces” men and women risk their lives every time they jump in the aircraft to go and save some wounded troops who have been blown up or shot.

What does Dustoff mean military?

Casualty evacuation, also known as CASEVAC or by the callsign Dustoff or colloquially Dust Off, is a military term for the emergency patient evacuation of casualties from a combat zone. Casevac can be done by both ground and air. "DUSTOFF" is the callsign specific to U.S. Army Air Ambulance units.