Tactical Combat Casualty Care and IED/UXO Overview

These flashcards cover important terms and concepts related to Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and the identification and response to IEDs/UXOs.

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

A medical training that includes techniques for providing care in combat situations, consisting of three phases: Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation Care.

MARCH

An acronym used in Tactical Field Care representing the order of priority for treatment: Massive Bleeding, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Head Injuries.

9-Line MEDEVAC

A standardized format used to communicate crucial information for medical evacuation in combat situations, including details like location, number of patients, and security.

IED (Improvised Explosive Device)

A homemade bomb constructed using unconventional materials and triggered by a variety of methods, designed to cause harm to personnel or equipment.

C.A.G.E. Method

A technique for identifying potential IEDs, which stands for Channelization, Aiming Markers, Ground Signs, and Environment.

5 C's when encountering IED/UXO

A set of steps consisting of Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Check, and Control for safely managing a situation involving a possible IED.

Phonetic Alphabet

A communication system where each letter is represented by a word to prevent confusion over radio transmissions.

Phonetic Numbers

A system used to clarify the pronunciation of numbers in radio communications to avoid misinterpretation.

Massive Bleeding (M in MARCH)

Life-threatening blood loss requiring immediate action such as applying direct pressure or a tourniquet.

Airway (A in MARCH)

The maintenance of an open airway to ensure adequate breathing in a patient.

Respiration (R in MARCH)

Assessment and management of a patient's ability to breathe, including checking for and addressing chest injuries.

Tactical Field Care

The phase of TCCC where care is administered in a safer environment after the initial active threat has been mitigated.

Tactical Evacuation Care

The final phase of TCCC focused on preparing patients for evacuation and ensuring their safety during transport.

EOD 9-Line

A specific format for reporting information about an IED/UXO to an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team for safe handling.

Cordon

Setting up a perimeter around a potential IED site to protect personnel from further threats.

Tourniquet

A medical device used to apply pressure to a limb to stop severe bleeding.

Hypothermia (H in MARCH)

A medical condition where body heat is lost, necessitating measures to keep a patient warm.

Ground Signs (G in C.A.G.E.)

Physical indicators on the ground that may suggest the presence of an IED, such as disturbed soil or unusual objects.

Environment (E in C.A.G.E.)

External factors that may indicate IED threats, including suspicious local behavior or signs left indicating danger.

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is a medical training that includes techniques for providing care in __ situations.

combat

The acronym MARCH stands for Massive __, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Head Injuries.

Bleeding

The __ phase of TCCC is when care is administered in a safer environment after the initial active threat has been mitigated.

Tactical Field Care

A __ is a medical device used to apply pressure to a limb to stop severe bleeding.

Tourniquet

C.A.G.E. stands for Channelization, Aiming Markers, Ground Signs, and __.

Environment