AMEDD BOLC Midterm 2
What four elements make up the Medical Platoon organization? - Answer-The Platoon Headquarters,
the Medical Treatment Squad, the Ambulance/Evacuation Squad and the Combat Medic Section.
Who is responsible for all medical treatment provided by the
platoon? - Answer-The Battalion Surgeon.
Who leads the platoon in the platoon leader's absence, and
supervises the platoon's administration, logistics, and maintenance
functions? - Answer-The Medical Platoon Sergeant.
The treatment squad can split into how many treatment teams? - Answer-Two teams: Treatment Team
"A" and Treatment Team "B".
Which Battalion Aid Station (BAS) configuration has an extremely
rapid set up and tear down time, but is restrictive in complicated
injury treatment and easily susceptible to MASCALs? - Answer-Tailgate medical support.
Which two medical functions are NOT part of the capabilities of the
Brigade Support Medical Company (BSMC)? - Answer-Hospitalization and Veterinary Services.
As part of the BSMC task organization, the Medical Treatment
Platoon has four squads. What are they? - Answer-Medical Treatment Squad, Medical Treatment Squad
(Area), Area Support Squad and Patient Holding Squad.
, What are the functions of the BSMC Evacuation Platoon? - Answer-Performs ground evacuation from
lower roles to higher roles of care; Pre-positions ambulances at lower roles; Reconstitutes / reinforces
ambulances from supported units; May be required to establish Ambulance Exchange Points (AXPs) or a
shuttle system.
What teams can be found in the Area Support Squad of a Medical
Company, Area Support (MCAS)? What element is not found here
that can be found in the BSMC? - Answer-Dental, Laboratory, and Radiology. There is no Physical
Therapy section organic to the MCAS.
The Patient Holding Squad of the MCAS can provide care for how
many patients, and for up to how long? - Answer-40 patients for up to 72 hours.
What is the definition of medical evacuation? - Answer-Medical evacuation is the timely and effective
movement of the wounded, injured, or ill to and between medical treatment facilities on dedicated and
properly marked medical platforms with en route care provided by medical personnel.
Medical Evacuation support is provided on a _____ support and
_____ support basis. - Answer-Direct and Area.
What is a location where a patient is transferred from one
ambulance to another en route to a medical treatment facility? - Answer-Ambulance Exchange Point
(AXP).
What is the mission of the maneuver battalion ambulance squad? - Answer-Provide ground ambulance,
evacuation support from supported infantry/armored companies or from POI back to a CCP or to the
Role 1.
What four elements make up the Medical Platoon organization? - Answer-The Platoon Headquarters,
the Medical Treatment Squad, the Ambulance/Evacuation Squad and the Combat Medic Section.
Who is responsible for all medical treatment provided by the
platoon? - Answer-The Battalion Surgeon.
Who leads the platoon in the platoon leader's absence, and
supervises the platoon's administration, logistics, and maintenance
functions? - Answer-The Medical Platoon Sergeant.
The treatment squad can split into how many treatment teams? - Answer-Two teams: Treatment Team
"A" and Treatment Team "B".
Which Battalion Aid Station (BAS) configuration has an extremely
rapid set up and tear down time, but is restrictive in complicated
injury treatment and easily susceptible to MASCALs? - Answer-Tailgate medical support.
Which two medical functions are NOT part of the capabilities of the
Brigade Support Medical Company (BSMC)? - Answer-Hospitalization and Veterinary Services.
As part of the BSMC task organization, the Medical Treatment
Platoon has four squads. What are they? - Answer-Medical Treatment Squad, Medical Treatment Squad
(Area), Area Support Squad and Patient Holding Squad.
, What are the functions of the BSMC Evacuation Platoon? - Answer-Performs ground evacuation from
lower roles to higher roles of care; Pre-positions ambulances at lower roles; Reconstitutes / reinforces
ambulances from supported units; May be required to establish Ambulance Exchange Points (AXPs) or a
shuttle system.
What teams can be found in the Area Support Squad of a Medical
Company, Area Support (MCAS)? What element is not found here
that can be found in the BSMC? - Answer-Dental, Laboratory, and Radiology. There is no Physical
Therapy section organic to the MCAS.
The Patient Holding Squad of the MCAS can provide care for how
many patients, and for up to how long? - Answer-40 patients for up to 72 hours.
What is the definition of medical evacuation? - Answer-Medical evacuation is the timely and effective
movement of the wounded, injured, or ill to and between medical treatment facilities on dedicated and
properly marked medical platforms with en route care provided by medical personnel.
Medical Evacuation support is provided on a _____ support and
_____ support basis. - Answer-Direct and Area.
What is a location where a patient is transferred from one
ambulance to another en route to a medical treatment facility? - Answer-Ambulance Exchange Point
(AXP).
What is the mission of the maneuver battalion ambulance squad? - Answer-Provide ground ambulance,
evacuation support from supported infantry/armored companies or from POI back to a CCP or to the
Role 1.
