Combat Lifesaver Course Final Exam
Questions Fully Solved.
What is the purpose of the combat lifesaver? - Answer The combat lifesaver is a bridge
between the self-aid/ buddy-aid (first aid) training given all soldiers during basic training and the
medical training given to the combat medic (68W).
Is a combat lifesaver a medic? - Answer No, a combat lifesaver is a non-medical soldier who
provides lifesaving measures as a secondary mission as his primary (combat) mission allows.
Can the combat lifesaver give assistance to the combat medic (68W)? - Answer Yes, the
combat lifesaver assist the combat medic (68W) in providing care and preparing casualties for
evacuation when the combat lifesaver has no combat duties to perform.
How many soldiers in a squad should be train in combat lifesaving? - Answer One.
What is the advantage of the combat lifesaver? - Answer They will probably be nearby if a
member of his squad or crew is injured. He will not be busy with other casualties in other
squads like the combat medic could be in another location, and provide immediate care to stop
severe bleeding and perform needle chest decompression.
What does a combat lifesaver carry with them? - Answer A combat lifesaver Medical
Equipment Set or M.E.S.
What three things does a M.E.S. carry? - Answer 1. Supplies for controlling bleeding.
2. Supplies to relieve tension pneumothorax.
3. Supplies to perform other procedures.
Does supplies in the M.E.S. need to be replaced? - Answer Yes, when they have become
expired.
Where are the four places a combat lifesaver can obtain additional supplies for their M.E.S. or
obtain during a combat situation? - Answer 1. From a combat medic (68W).
2. From the Battalion Aid Stations (BAS).
, What are the three phases of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)? - Answer 1. Care Under
Fire.
2. Tactical Field Care.
3. Tactical Evacuation Care.
Under the first phase of TCCC, describe what Care Under Fire entitles? - Answer You are under
hostile fire and are very
limited as to the care you can provide.
What are the two things you are limited to, during a Care Under Fire situation? - Answer 1.
Treatment consists primarily of using a tourniquet to stop life threatening bleeding.
2. Moving the casualty to safety.
Under the second phase of TCCC, describe what Tactical Field Care entitles? - Answer In
tactical field care, you and the casualty are not under effective enemy fire and you are free to
provide casualty care to the best of your ability.
Under Tactical Field Care, can the tactical situation change and you could find yourself back in a
Care Under Fire situation? - Answer Yes.
When can Tactical Field Care begin? - Answer 1. When the combat lifesaver and casualty has
been moved to a safe location.
2. When enemy fire has been suppressed.
3. When a casualty has been discovered in a Tactical Field Care situation.
What is the disadvantage to tactical field care when it comes to medical supplies. - Answer
You're limited to the medical supplies in your MES and individual soldier's medical supplies or
their Improved First-Aid Kit (IFAK).
Under the third phase of TCCC, describe what Tactical Evacuation Care entitle? - Answer The
care is rendered while the casualty is being evacuated to a collection point or Medical
Treatment Facility (MTF).
Describe what casualty evacuation(CASEVAC) is? - Answer Refers to the movement of
casualties
Questions Fully Solved.
What is the purpose of the combat lifesaver? - Answer The combat lifesaver is a bridge
between the self-aid/ buddy-aid (first aid) training given all soldiers during basic training and the
medical training given to the combat medic (68W).
Is a combat lifesaver a medic? - Answer No, a combat lifesaver is a non-medical soldier who
provides lifesaving measures as a secondary mission as his primary (combat) mission allows.
Can the combat lifesaver give assistance to the combat medic (68W)? - Answer Yes, the
combat lifesaver assist the combat medic (68W) in providing care and preparing casualties for
evacuation when the combat lifesaver has no combat duties to perform.
How many soldiers in a squad should be train in combat lifesaving? - Answer One.
What is the advantage of the combat lifesaver? - Answer They will probably be nearby if a
member of his squad or crew is injured. He will not be busy with other casualties in other
squads like the combat medic could be in another location, and provide immediate care to stop
severe bleeding and perform needle chest decompression.
What does a combat lifesaver carry with them? - Answer A combat lifesaver Medical
Equipment Set or M.E.S.
What three things does a M.E.S. carry? - Answer 1. Supplies for controlling bleeding.
2. Supplies to relieve tension pneumothorax.
3. Supplies to perform other procedures.
Does supplies in the M.E.S. need to be replaced? - Answer Yes, when they have become
expired.
Where are the four places a combat lifesaver can obtain additional supplies for their M.E.S. or
obtain during a combat situation? - Answer 1. From a combat medic (68W).
2. From the Battalion Aid Stations (BAS).
, What are the three phases of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)? - Answer 1. Care Under
Fire.
2. Tactical Field Care.
3. Tactical Evacuation Care.
Under the first phase of TCCC, describe what Care Under Fire entitles? - Answer You are under
hostile fire and are very
limited as to the care you can provide.
What are the two things you are limited to, during a Care Under Fire situation? - Answer 1.
Treatment consists primarily of using a tourniquet to stop life threatening bleeding.
2. Moving the casualty to safety.
Under the second phase of TCCC, describe what Tactical Field Care entitles? - Answer In
tactical field care, you and the casualty are not under effective enemy fire and you are free to
provide casualty care to the best of your ability.
Under Tactical Field Care, can the tactical situation change and you could find yourself back in a
Care Under Fire situation? - Answer Yes.
When can Tactical Field Care begin? - Answer 1. When the combat lifesaver and casualty has
been moved to a safe location.
2. When enemy fire has been suppressed.
3. When a casualty has been discovered in a Tactical Field Care situation.
What is the disadvantage to tactical field care when it comes to medical supplies. - Answer
You're limited to the medical supplies in your MES and individual soldier's medical supplies or
their Improved First-Aid Kit (IFAK).
Under the third phase of TCCC, describe what Tactical Evacuation Care entitle? - Answer The
care is rendered while the casualty is being evacuated to a collection point or Medical
Treatment Facility (MTF).
Describe what casualty evacuation(CASEVAC) is? - Answer Refers to the movement of
casualties
