INCAPACITATING ILLNESS OR INJURY


Meaning of INCAPACITATING ILLNESS OR INJURY in English

The casualty status of a person (a) whose illness or injury requires hospitalization but medical authority does not classify as very seriously ill or injured; or (b) seriously ill or injured and the illness or injury makes the person physically or mentally unable to communicate with the next of kin. Also called III. See also casualty status.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.