In modern theater, if you're getting put on a bird you're probably going home. I've seen this with a few exceptions. CorpsMen and medics can take care of a lot

In modern theater, if you're getting put on a bird you're probably going home. I've seen this with a few exceptions. CorpsMen and medics can take care of a lot of stuff in the field, and many things will just get wrapped up until you get back to base. The emphasis on modern military medical care is to return the troop to combat effectiveness, but a bird being called usually means you have exceeded what can be offered locally.