Amazingly the cable cut won't work on any aircraft unless you hit the correct switch......never mind, at least they would have known what heading they were on in the dark...........ooooops!
Tecpilot - for the sort of lift you describe, a Nato strop is still OK but you should use a second one under the knees so the casualty comes up horizontal. How much time would it take to get every casualty into a 3 point harness (especially if they are unconcious) when a double strop lift can be done in 20 seconds?