In the evacuation mnemonic DKPLAD, what does the letter A stand for?

In the evacuation mnemonic DKPLAD, what does the letter A stand for?

• A. Listen to CA's instructions
• B. Detach mooring line from life raft
• C. Account for all souls onboard and administer first-aid if necessary
• D. Keep passengers and crew together in a huddle

Answer: (C)

The A in the evacuation sequence stands for accounting for all people on board and providing first aid as needed. In the chaos of an evacuation, the crew prioritizes a quick headcount to confirm everyone has exited or reached a safe location and to identify anyone who is missing or injured. This ensures no one is left behind and allows immediate medical attention to those who need it, or to summon additional help if someone isn’t accounted for. The other actions described—listening to the captain’s instructions, detaching a mooring line from a life raft, or keeping everyone in a single huddle—are not the specific duty captured by this step. The essential point here is the rapid accountability of all aboard and the readiness to provide first aid as necessary.

The A in the evacuation sequence stands for accounting for all people on board and providing first aid as needed. In the chaos of an evacuation, the crew prioritizes a quick headcount to confirm everyone has exited or reached a safe location and to identify anyone who is missing or injured. This ensures no one is left behind and allows immediate medical attention to those who need it, or to summon additional help if someone isn’t accounted for. The other actions described—listening to the captain’s instructions, detaching a mooring line from a life raft, or keeping everyone in a single huddle—are not the specific duty captured by this step. The essential point here is the rapid accountability of all aboard and the readiness to provide first aid as necessary.