For urgent MEDEVAC missions, the company commander may be delegated which level of risk approval authority?

• A. Low risk approval
• B. Moderate risk approval
• C. High risk approval
• D. Ex-High risk approval

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that risk approval authority is delegated to keep tempo and save lives in time‑critical missions. For urgent MEDEVAC, decisions must be made quickly, so the company commander is empowered to accept a level of risk that is substantial but still controllable—moderate risk. This lets evacuation proceed without the delays of going up the chain of command, while still requiring that risks be identified, mitigated, and monitored on the ground.

Low risk would typically be within the bounds of lower-level approval and might be too restrictive when a rapid MEDEVAC is needed. High risk would normally require higher echelons’ authorization, which could delay the mission to the detriment of the casualty. The “moderate” threshold strikes a balance: it acknowledges the danger and potential loss while enabling swift action and on‑scene risk management, making it the appropriate level for urgent MEDEVAC under delegated authority.