Detailed Answers
A) Assess situation
B) Balance Resources
C) Communicate to Others
D) Do and Debrief
*Using TCRM model trains the brain to continue thinking under duress, stress, boredom - correct
answers TCRM (Time-Critical Risk Management
Degree of accuracy by which one's perception of the current environment mirrors reality - correct
answers Situational Awareness (SA)
Green - little chance of serious error
Yellow - higher chance of serious error
Red - very high chance of serious error
Swoosh Arrow - return to good SA - correct answers SA Risk Color Guide
Making errors, poor communication, overloaded, fatigued, complacent, not following procedures -
correct answers How To Identify Shipmates in Yellow or Red
Rating insignia of Hospital Corps - correct answers Caduceus (kah-deuce)
where sick and injured men were taken for care - correct answers Sickbay/cockpit
First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification - correct answers Surgeon Steward
Highest military decoration (Armed forces) awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk
of life above and beyond the call of duty. - correct answers Medal of Honor
, Second highest military decoration (ARMY) awarded for extraordinary heroism - correct answers
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Second highest military decoration (NAVY or MARINES) awarded for extraordinary heroism - correct
answers Navy Cross
Third highest military combat decoration (Armed Forces) awarded for gallantry in action - correct
answers Silver Star
Awarded to any person serving in the military after 6DEC1941 who distinguishes themselves by heroic or
meritorious acheivement - correct answers Bronze Star
States that a convenient place shall be set apart for sick or hurt men.....and some of the crew shall be
appointed to attend to and serve them and keep the place clean. - correct answers Purpose of Article 16
Trained physician - correct answers Ship's Surgeon
Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon (held warrant officer like status). Responsibilities more
equivalent to modern senior HM - correct answers Surgeon's mate
All newly commissioned sailing warships to contain a "cockpit" for treatment of sick and injured
*unofficially re-established need for enlisted medical personnel - correct answers Congress Mandate 2
March 1799
-Served porridge (loblolly) to sick/injured
-Classified as official rate in 1814
-Maintained cleanliness
-provided water/containers to hold amputated limbs
-heated tar for hemorrhage control
-Filled buckets of sand to use for slip control with bloodstained decks - correct answers Loblolly Boys