CLS/TCCC (Tactical Combat Casualty Care
Course) Modules 1-5 Study Guide And
Actual Answers.
How many casualties die before reaching a medical treament facility? - Answer 90%
TC3 Three Goals - Answer (1) Treat the casualty
(2) Prevent additional casualties
(3) Complete the mission
Three Levels of Care - Answer Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, Tactical Evacuation Care
Care Under Fire (CUF) Definition - Answer Care rendered by the first responder at the scene of
injury while under hostile fire
Tactical Field Care (TFC) Definition - Answer Care rendered by the first responder when no
longer under fire.
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC) Definition - Answer Care rendered once the casualty has
been picked up by an aircraft
First Responder Care (Role 1) - Answer The first medical care that military personnel receive is
provided at Role 1 (also referred to as unit level medical care or self-aid, buddy aid, combat
lifesaver, and/or medic care).
Role of care includes: immediate lifesaving measures and treatment for disease and non-battle
injury (DNBI)
Insert Name of Role 2 Here (Role 2) - Answer Field Hospital Level
Insert Name of Role 3 Here (Role 3) - Answer Infirmary Level. Second highest level of care.
, Care Under Fire (CUF) Overview - Answer (1) Return fire and take cover - Never attempt to
rescue a casualty until hostile fire is suppressed
(2) Direct casualty to remain engaged, ask them to apply self-aid and move to cover if able
(3) Gain fire superiority - move to casualty
Phase 1 Overview (Care Under Fire) - Answer (1) Apply a Hasty Tourniquet (Official standard is
1 minute; ideal is within 30 seconds)
(2) Continue to maintain fire superiority - move the casualty
MARCH (Used during life-threatening situation) ** - Answer AKA Primary Assessment
M - Massive Bleeding
A - Airway
R - Respiration
C - Circulation
H - Hypothermia / Head Injuries
PAWS (Used after life-threatening situation) ** - Answer AKA Secondary Assessment
P - Pain
A - Antibiotics
W - Wounds
S - Splinting
Phase 2 Overview (Tactical Field Care) 'Cover and Concealment' - Answer Be aware of threats,
manage resources (Use the casualty's first aid kit or IFAK)
Phase 3 Overview (Tactical Evacuation Care) - Answer Monitor the casualty
Course) Modules 1-5 Study Guide And
Actual Answers.
How many casualties die before reaching a medical treament facility? - Answer 90%
TC3 Three Goals - Answer (1) Treat the casualty
(2) Prevent additional casualties
(3) Complete the mission
Three Levels of Care - Answer Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, Tactical Evacuation Care
Care Under Fire (CUF) Definition - Answer Care rendered by the first responder at the scene of
injury while under hostile fire
Tactical Field Care (TFC) Definition - Answer Care rendered by the first responder when no
longer under fire.
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC) Definition - Answer Care rendered once the casualty has
been picked up by an aircraft
First Responder Care (Role 1) - Answer The first medical care that military personnel receive is
provided at Role 1 (also referred to as unit level medical care or self-aid, buddy aid, combat
lifesaver, and/or medic care).
Role of care includes: immediate lifesaving measures and treatment for disease and non-battle
injury (DNBI)
Insert Name of Role 2 Here (Role 2) - Answer Field Hospital Level
Insert Name of Role 3 Here (Role 3) - Answer Infirmary Level. Second highest level of care.
, Care Under Fire (CUF) Overview - Answer (1) Return fire and take cover - Never attempt to
rescue a casualty until hostile fire is suppressed
(2) Direct casualty to remain engaged, ask them to apply self-aid and move to cover if able
(3) Gain fire superiority - move to casualty
Phase 1 Overview (Care Under Fire) - Answer (1) Apply a Hasty Tourniquet (Official standard is
1 minute; ideal is within 30 seconds)
(2) Continue to maintain fire superiority - move the casualty
MARCH (Used during life-threatening situation) ** - Answer AKA Primary Assessment
M - Massive Bleeding
A - Airway
R - Respiration
C - Circulation
H - Hypothermia / Head Injuries
PAWS (Used after life-threatening situation) ** - Answer AKA Secondary Assessment
P - Pain
A - Antibiotics
W - Wounds
S - Splinting
Phase 2 Overview (Tactical Field Care) 'Cover and Concealment' - Answer Be aware of threats,
manage resources (Use the casualty's first aid kit or IFAK)
Phase 3 Overview (Tactical Evacuation Care) - Answer Monitor the casualty
