CASF stands for Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility. A CASF Nurse works at a facility, usually on the flightline, that preps and stages patients for transport. But, the real action begins when they receive a report about a critical care patient in need of transport. This means they are going to transport a patient from a Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility (CASF) to a higher level of care. The CASF Nurse coordinates the plan of care with the Critical Care Physician and the Cardiopulmonary Technician on the transport team. They evaluate the patient’s medical records, the reasons why he or she needs critical care air transport, and then coordinate the transfer accordingly.

Participation Requirements Reserve medical units normally meet one weekend each month. Additionally, each unit performs a 15-day period of active duty (also called an annual tour).

• Must be a graduate with an associate or baccalaureate degree, or certification from a nationally recognized nursing accreditation agency. Nurse applicants must also have a baccalaureate degree in nursing (nationally accredited BSN program).
• Possess a valid U.S. or U.S. territory Registered Nurse license.
• Successfully complete a routine medical examination.
• Be accepted by the medical unit commander and Air Force Reserve Surgeon General.
• Pass a security investigation.