CMC-TCCC (STUDY SET FROM DHA
CURRICULUM ELO'S) EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH SCORED A+ ANSWERS!!
Leading causes of preventable death in combat trauma Answer - Massive
Hemorrhage (Extremity, Junctional), Tension Pneumothorax, Airway
Trauma/Obstruction
TCCC phases of care Answer - Care Under Fire (CUF)
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Can the principles of TCCC be applied to non combat settings? Answer - Yes.
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Active Shooter, Workplace Accident.
Roles and Responsibilities: All Service Members (ASM) Answer - Identify and
control bleeding, Assess casualty using MARCH, Seek help as directed
Roles and Responsibilities: Combat LifeSaver (CLS) Answer - Suppress hostile
enemy fire, perform assessment and treat using MARCH PAWS, assist the
Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) as directed
Roles and Responsibilites: Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) Answer - Suppress
hostile enemy fire, assume primary role in performing casualty assessment
using MARCH PAWS, Manage emergency response using all available
responders, Reassess casualties and communicate with TACEVAC medical
personnel.
,Key Factors influencing TCCC Answer - Hostile fire
Tactical considerations
Wound patterns
Environmental considerations
First responder training and experience
Equipment contstraints
Evacuation delays
Importance of TCCC training Answer - Lowest rate of preventable death in
history
Three Objectives of TCCC Answer - Treat the Casualty
Prevent additional casualties
Complete the Mission
Ways to stay up to date with TCCC Answer - Quarterly reviewed TCCC
Guidelines
Using training content from deployedmedicine.com
What is the most essential treatment task in Care Under Fire (CUF) Answer -
Applying a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding
What is every responder's role in Care Under Fire (CUF) Answer - suppress
hostile fire/establish scene safety, assist in self aid, assist in moving casualties,
if feasible.
What does MARCH PAWS stand for Answer - M-Massive Bleeding
,A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
Joint First Aid Kit (JFAK) contents should be capable of treating what parts of
MARCHPAWS Answer - M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
Combat LifeSaver (CLS) bag contents should be capable of treating what part of
MARCHPAWS Answer - M-Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
, Combat Medic Corpsman (CMC) bag contents should be capable of treating
what part of MARCHPAWS with more advanced interventions Answer - M-
Massive Bleeding
A-Airway
R-Respirations
C-Circulation
H-Hypothermia and Head Injury
P-Pain
A-Antibiotics
W-Wounds
S-Splints
When should you inspect your JFAK, CLS bag or CMC bag Answer - Before,
during and after all training events and missions
What is the first step in Care Under Fire (CUF) Answer - Return fire and take
cover
What steps are taken in Care Under Fire (CUF) before engaging with a casualty
Answer - 1. Return fire and take cover.
2. Direct the casualty to remain engaged as a combatant if appropriate.
3. Direct the casualty to move to cover and apply self-aid if able.
4. Try to keep the casualty from sustaining additional wounds.
5. Stop life-threatening extremity hemorrhage with a tourniquet if tactically
feasible.
6. Move the casualty to cover, if the casualty is unable to move.
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