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. 2023 Apr 24;237(2):364–373. doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000000707

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Figure 1. — Linear effect of distance. This figure highlights the relationship of relative safety of MEDEVAC units as distance from the enemy position changes. The blue line shows the relationship in the GWOT, which highlights the rapid increase in safety with a small amount of distance from the enemy position. The red line shows the relationship in NPA conflict, which highlights that a large amount of distance from the enemy position is needed to achieve significant safety. GWOT, Global War on Terror; MEDEVAC, medical evacuation; NPA, near-peer adversary.