Without the aid of references, given a description or list, identify the factors. Aug 01, 2018 chinooks tccc reference card follows the 1 august 2018 tactical combat casualty care guidelines, and includes a 9line medevac request, a mist report, and two pages for note taking. Experience requests must be scanned together as one file and must include. Records of the office of the secretary of defense, record group 330. In 2007, a committee on tactical combat casualty care cotccc working group was convened to.
Casualty feeder card united states army this casualty feeder card united states army pdf start with intro, brief session up until the indexglossary page, look at the table of content for more. Without the aid of references, given a description or list, identify the phases of care that apply to tactical combat casualty carecombat lifesaver, per phtls manual, current edition. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, d. Tactical combat casualty care tccc card product no. Combat casualty reference card common cents ems supply. Tactical combat casualty care tccc guidelines currently form the basis for combat trauma training within the us special operations command. The tactical combat casualty care casualty card tccc guidelines proposed change 1 30 april 20 col russ s. This page contains a repository of all tccc information to train, educate, and inform combat and. So, north american rescue developed the combat casualty reference card for efficient and accurate reference. Trauma casualty assessmentmanagement skill sheet table i. The 2007 version of the tccc casualty card is shown in figure 1. Lessons learned from oef and oif, borden institute, u. Without the aid of references, given a description or list, identify the phases of care that apply to tactical combat casualty care combat lifesaver, per phtls manual, current edition.
Ideas for guideline improvements, equipment resources, first aid kits. National archives at college park, college park, md. It may prevent the treatment of casualties and may. Unclassified rel nato, gctf, isaf, aca for official use only chapter 1 tactical combat casualty care section i. Tactical combat casualty care guidelines 2 june 2014 all changes to the guidelines made since those published in the 2010 seventh edition of the phtls manual are shown in bold text. Given a combat medic vest system cmvs or allpurpose lightweight individual carrying equipment alice.
The north american rescue nar combat casualty reference cards are designed to assist the tactical healthcare professional and warfighter by providing a rugged, rapid access resource of critical casualty management information weight. Designed for both tactical healthcare professionals and warfighters, the card offers clear, concise instructions using the tccc guidelines. Since 1988 email the american war library home telephone and fax 15624224100. Medical equipment is limited to that carried by mission. Objective to evaluate battlefield survival in a novel commanddirected casualty response system that comprehensively integrates tactical combat casualty care guidelines and a prehospital trauma registry design analysis of battle injury data collected during combat deployments setting afghanistan and iraq from october 1, 2001, through march 31, 2010.
Korean conflict casualty file, 111950271957 archival database. Nar combat casualty reference cards rescue essentials. Nearly 90% of combat fatalities occur before the casualty reaches a medical treatment facility, it is clear that the prehospital phase of care is the focus of efforts to. Direct or expect casualty to remain engaged as a combatant if appropriate. The casualty battle roster number to link to the dod trauma registry. Medical evacuation precedence categories 105 appendix e. Given a combat medic vest system cmvs or allpurpose lightweight individual carrying equipment alice, standard medical packing list, iv administration equipment with fluids, immobilization equipment, splints, oxygen, suction equipment, and 91w skill sheets. Tccc was designed in the mid90s for the special operations medical community. Factors influencing combat casualty care include the following. The tccc guidelines are routinely updated and published by the committee on tactical combat casualty care cotccc, a component of the joint trauma system jts division of the defense health agency. Trauma casualty assessmentmanagement skill sheet table i for use of this form see tc 8800.
Tactical combat casualty care combat lifesaver, per phtls manual, current edition. This systematic approach utilizes the casualty s arterial pulse to get an estimated systolic blood pressure. Abbreviated tccc guidelines, tccc in algorithm format, pharmacology reference specific to tccc, planning considerations, and more. Care under fire, tactical field care and casevac protocols, 9line. Task 0818330155, perform a trauma casualty assessment, and. This page contains a repository of all tccc information to train, educate, and inform combat and tactical medics in the performance of their duties. Combat casualty evacuation care is rendered while the casualty is awaiting pickup or is being transported. Reference marks for the tube are at the proximal end of the tube and. K9 tecc guidelines depends upon enduser input from those on the frontline please share with us your. Mass casualties and triage the ied, typically occurs at close range and results in multisystem, highvelocity injuries that can inflict heavy damage to the head and neck.
Tactical combat casualty care guidelines november 2009 all changes to the guidelines made since those published in the 2006 sixth edition of the phtls manual are shown in bold text. Tactical combat casualty care guidelines for medical personnel. Direct the casualty to return fire, move to cover, and apply self aid, if possible. Prepare a casualty for the soldier to evaluate in step 2 by simulating one or. Journal of special operations medicine tactical combat. Tccc guidelines for tccc casualty card have changed. The relevance of tactical combat casualty care tccc. Combat casualty reference card zz0057 made by north. First implemented more than 10 years ago and recently updated, these guidelines were developed when it became apparent that civilian prehospital medical care models, including ad. It is printed on synthetic paper that is both waterproof and tearproof. The american war library reference desk 15624224100.
Tactical combat casualty carecombat lifesaver, per phtls manual, current edition. Combat casualty care tccc and proposed a set of prehospital trauma. These techniques are called tactical combat casualty care tc3. C lear, concise instructions follow the tccc guidelines and give quick access to care information under four headings. Tactical combat casualty care chapter 37 tactical combat casualty care introduction for us military men and women wounded on the battlefield, the most critical phase of care is the period from the time of injury until the time that they arrive at a medical treatment facility mtf capable of providing surgical care. Resident c4 is a continuing medical education program designed to enhance the operational medical readiness and predeployment trauma training skills of triservice, medical officers. Tactical combat casualty care tccc card chinook medical gear. A soldier accompanying an unconscious casualty should monitor the casualtys airway, breathing, and bleeding. Implementation guidance for the utilization of dd form. Common access card cac or army knowledge online ako login is required to access. Department of defense committee on tccc cotccc to teach evidencebased, lifesaving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield. Introduction tactical combat casualty care tccc is the prehospital care rendered to a casualty in a tactical, combat environment. Download your copy of the tactical combat casualty care tccc quick reference guide.
Fundamentals of combat casualty care 91 directly proximal to the wound over bare skin. Combat casualty reference card north american rescue. Hostile fire may be present, preventing the treatment of the casualty. Tactical combat casualty care tccc has saved hundreds of lives during our nations. Nov 07, 20 it should not be viewed as asubstitute for the professional training and judgment of special operations medics. The tactical combat casualty care casualty card tccc. Tactical combat casualty care guidelines for medical personnel 03 june 2016 all changes to the guidelines made since the 150603 annual curriculum update are shown in bold text. Based on recommendations from the department of defense joint trauma system committee on tactical combat casualty care, we have updated our tccc card. The committee on tactical combat casualty care cotccc has updated.
Records of military personnel who died as a result of hostilities during the korean war, ca. These recommendations are intended to be guidelines only and are not a substitute for clinical judgment. When you are rushing to save lives, knowing at a glance a patients injuries and treatments can save time and lives. Requirement for training in firstaid, emergency care in combat situations and basic hygiene for all military personnel 2122. Combat medical personnel and nonmedical combatants in u.
Tactical combat casualty care tccc or tc3 is the standard of care in prehospital battlefield medicine. Tactical combat casualty care combined arms center army. Naemt conducts tccc courses as specified by the cotcccs guidelines and curriculum. Tactical combat casualty care tccc has saved hundreds of lives during our nations conflicts in iraq and afghanistan. Tactical combat casualty care, per phtls manual, current edition. Advanced trauma life support manual, ninth edition, american. Tactical combat casualty care guidelines reference card these recommendations are intended to be guidelines only and are not a substitute for clinical judgment. File this transmittal sheet in front of the publication. Tactical combat casualty care tccc has saved hundreds of lives during our nations conflicts in iraq and. You encounter a casualty with suspected trauma injuries. For subspecialty experience requests, the duties of the billet must align with the core skill requirements csrs for the requested. Tactical combat casualty care reference card chinook. If, upon further examination of the casualty, a tourniquet is believed unnecessary, extremity wounds can be treated with standard or hemostatic wound dressings.
Without the aid of reference, given a description or list, define the first phase of tccc. This is followed by administration of prophylactic antibiotics and analgesics. Tactical combat casualty caremedical provider 79 appendix a. Tactical combat casualty care after action report 97 appendix c. Tactical combat casualty care guidelines 9 february 2015 all changes to the guidelines made since those published in the 2014 eighth edition of the phtls manual are shown in bold text. Tccc guidelines reference card tactical combat casualty. Tactical combat casualty care handbook 0000the medical company brigade support battalion is assigned to modular brigade combat teams, which include the airborne brigade combat team abct, infantry brigade combat team ibct, stryker brigade combat team sbct, and the medical troop in the armored cavalry regiment. For us military men and women wounded on the battlefield, the. Tactical combat casualty care tccc card, june 2014. Unclassified iii rel nato, gctf, isaf, abca for official use only foreword a decade of intense combat in two theaters has taught us many lessons. Hhtc3v1 combat casualty care documentation card when you are rushing to save lives, knowing at a glance a patients injuries and treatments can save time and lives.
Reproduction of this publication is welcomed and highly encouraged. The following changes and modifications allow for better documentation during prehospital care. This is especially true when all members of combat units not just medics are trained in tactical combat casualty care tccc. Direct security team to provide security for casualty, moves to casualty once security team is in place and signaled for medic to move forward. Nearly 90% of combat fatalities occur before the casualty reaches a medical treatment facility, it is clear that the prehospital phase of care is the focus of efforts to reduce deaths in combat. Tactical combat casualty care tccc based casualty cards, tccc after action reports, and unitbased prehospital trauma registries need to be implemented globally and linked to the dod trauma registry in a seamless manner that will optimize prehospital trauma care delivery. These techniques and factors will be discussed in the following paragraphs. Tactical combat casualty care tccc is created by the u. It should not be viewed as asubstitute for the professional training and judgment of special operations medics. The tccc reference card is a booklet style for ease of use. The north american rescue nar combat casualty reference cards are designed to assist the tactical healthcare professional and warfighter by providing a rugged, rapid access resource of critical casualty management information. This handbook is a onestop, hippocket reference for all medical personnel, from the combat medic to the provider, on the. Once medically trained personnel combat medic, paramedic, or other health care.