CMC-TCCC Exam Questions and
Answers
Leading causes of preventable death in combat trauma - Correct Answers-Massive
Hemorrhage (Extremity, Junctional), Tension Pneumothorax, Airway
Trauma/Obstruction
TCCC phases of care - Correct Answers-Care Under Fire (CUF)
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Can the principles of TCCC be applied to non combat settings? - Correct Answers-Yes.
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Active Shooter, Workplace Accident.
Roles and Responsibilities: All Service Members (ASM) - Correct Answers-Identify and
control bleeding, Assess casualty using MARCH, Seek help as directed
Roles and Responsibilities: Combat LifeSaver (CLS) - Correct Answers-Suppress
hostile enemy fire, perform assessment and treat using MARCH PAWS, assist the
Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) as directed
Roles and Responsibilites: Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) - Correct Answers-
Suppress hostile enemy fire, assume primary role in performing casualty assessment
using MARCH PAWS, Manage emergency response using all available responders,
Reassess casualties and communicate with TACEVAC medical personnel.
Key Factors influencing TCCC - Correct Answers-Hostile fire
Tactical considerations
Wound patterns
Environmental considerations
First responder training and experience
Equipment contstraints
Evacuation delays
Importance of TCCC training - Correct Answers-Lowest rate of preventable death in
history
Three Objectives of TCCC - Correct Answers-Treat the Casualty
Prevent additional casualties
Complete the Mission
,Ways to stay up to date with TCCC - Correct Answers-Quarterly reviewed TCCC
Guidelines
Using training content from deployedmedicine.com
What is the most essential treatment task in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-
Applying a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding
What is every responder's role in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-suppress
hostile fire/establish scene safety, assist in self aid, assist in moving casualties, if
feasible.
What does MARCH PAWS stand for - Correct Answers-M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
Joint First Aid Kit (JFAK) contents should be capable of treating what parts of
MARCHPAWS - Correct Answers-M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
Combat LifeSaver (CLS) bag contents should be capable of treating what part of
MARCHPAWS - Correct Answers-M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) bag contents should be capable of treating what part
of MARCHPAWS with more advanced interventions - Correct Answers-M-Massive
Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
, H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
When should you inspect your JFAK, CLS bag or CMC bag - Correct Answers-Before,
during and after all training events and missions
What is the first step in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-Return fire and take
cover
What steps are taken in Care Under Fire (CUF) before engaging with a casualty -
Correct Answers-1. Return fire and take cover.
2. Direct the casualty to remain engaged as a combatant if appropriate.
3. Direct the casualty to move to cover and apply self-aid if able.
4. Try to keep the casualty from sustaining additional wounds.
5. Stop life-threatening extremity hemorrhage with a tourniquet if tactically feasible.
6. Move the casualty to cover, if the casualty is unable to move.
Role of fire superiority - Correct Answers-Return fire and take cover
Gain fire superiority
Four major areas for action in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-1. Scene
Safety
2. Casualty Movement
3. Stop Life Threatening External Hemorrhage
4. Proper Communication
What is the only medical intervention that may be performed in Care Under Fire (CUF) -
Correct Answers-A CoTCCC recommended limb tourniquet placed "high and tight"
What is the most frequent cause of preventable death on the battlefield - Correct
Answers-Extremity Hemorrhage
Visual signs of a life threatening bleed - Correct Answers-1. There is a traumatic
amputation of an arm or leg
2. There is pulsing or steady bleeding from the wound
3. Blood is pooling on the ground
4. Overlying clothes are soaked with blood
What is the number one medical priority in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-
Control of life-threatening external hemorrhage
How fast should a Tourniquet be applied - Correct Answers-1 mintute or less
Answers
Leading causes of preventable death in combat trauma - Correct Answers-Massive
Hemorrhage (Extremity, Junctional), Tension Pneumothorax, Airway
Trauma/Obstruction
TCCC phases of care - Correct Answers-Care Under Fire (CUF)
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Can the principles of TCCC be applied to non combat settings? - Correct Answers-Yes.
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Active Shooter, Workplace Accident.
Roles and Responsibilities: All Service Members (ASM) - Correct Answers-Identify and
control bleeding, Assess casualty using MARCH, Seek help as directed
Roles and Responsibilities: Combat LifeSaver (CLS) - Correct Answers-Suppress
hostile enemy fire, perform assessment and treat using MARCH PAWS, assist the
Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) as directed
Roles and Responsibilites: Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) - Correct Answers-
Suppress hostile enemy fire, assume primary role in performing casualty assessment
using MARCH PAWS, Manage emergency response using all available responders,
Reassess casualties and communicate with TACEVAC medical personnel.
Key Factors influencing TCCC - Correct Answers-Hostile fire
Tactical considerations
Wound patterns
Environmental considerations
First responder training and experience
Equipment contstraints
Evacuation delays
Importance of TCCC training - Correct Answers-Lowest rate of preventable death in
history
Three Objectives of TCCC - Correct Answers-Treat the Casualty
Prevent additional casualties
Complete the Mission
,Ways to stay up to date with TCCC - Correct Answers-Quarterly reviewed TCCC
Guidelines
Using training content from deployedmedicine.com
What is the most essential treatment task in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-
Applying a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding
What is every responder's role in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-suppress
hostile fire/establish scene safety, assist in self aid, assist in moving casualties, if
feasible.
What does MARCH PAWS stand for - Correct Answers-M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
Joint First Aid Kit (JFAK) contents should be capable of treating what parts of
MARCHPAWS - Correct Answers-M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
Combat LifeSaver (CLS) bag contents should be capable of treating what part of
MARCHPAWS - Correct Answers-M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) bag contents should be capable of treating what part
of MARCHPAWS with more advanced interventions - Correct Answers-M-Massive
Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
, H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
When should you inspect your JFAK, CLS bag or CMC bag - Correct Answers-Before,
during and after all training events and missions
What is the first step in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-Return fire and take
cover
What steps are taken in Care Under Fire (CUF) before engaging with a casualty -
Correct Answers-1. Return fire and take cover.
2. Direct the casualty to remain engaged as a combatant if appropriate.
3. Direct the casualty to move to cover and apply self-aid if able.
4. Try to keep the casualty from sustaining additional wounds.
5. Stop life-threatening extremity hemorrhage with a tourniquet if tactically feasible.
6. Move the casualty to cover, if the casualty is unable to move.
Role of fire superiority - Correct Answers-Return fire and take cover
Gain fire superiority
Four major areas for action in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-1. Scene
Safety
2. Casualty Movement
3. Stop Life Threatening External Hemorrhage
4. Proper Communication
What is the only medical intervention that may be performed in Care Under Fire (CUF) -
Correct Answers-A CoTCCC recommended limb tourniquet placed "high and tight"
What is the most frequent cause of preventable death on the battlefield - Correct
Answers-Extremity Hemorrhage
Visual signs of a life threatening bleed - Correct Answers-1. There is a traumatic
amputation of an arm or leg
2. There is pulsing or steady bleeding from the wound
3. Blood is pooling on the ground
4. Overlying clothes are soaked with blood
What is the number one medical priority in Care Under Fire (CUF) - Correct Answers-
Control of life-threatening external hemorrhage
How fast should a Tourniquet be applied - Correct Answers-1 mintute or less
