Medical treatment

Question 1

First aid

Answer 1

Decrease died of wounds rate. This task is performed by nonmedical Soldiers performing self-aid, buddy aid, and/or combat lifesaver support prior to arrival of the combat medic and/or other health care personnel

Question 2

Tactical combat casualty care

Answer 2

Provide lifesaving intervention at the point of injury or wounding. This task is performed by the combat medic who locates, acquires, stabilizes, and evacuates patients with combat trauma. At echelons above brigade, this task is referred to as emergency medical treatment in noncombat operations.

Question 3

Forward resuscitative surgery

Answer 3

Provide a damage control surgery capability close to the point of injury or wounding. This care is provided by a forward surgical team collocated with a Role 2 medical treatment facility

Question 4

Routine sick call

Answer 4

Provide primary care services as close to patient’s unit as possible

Question 5

Patient holding

Answer 5

Provide a short-term holding capability (not to exceed 72 hours) for patients requiring minimal care prior to returning to duty.

Question 6

Casualty prevention measures

Answer 6

Promote wellness and enhance Soldier medical readiness to decrease morbidity and mortality. There are no preventive medicine or combat and operational stress control assets at Role 1; however, they are available at Role 2.

Question 7

Medical evacuation

Answer 7

Provide medical evacuation by ground ambulance on an area support basis and to provide en route medical treatment during transport

Question 8

Physical therapy

Answer 8

Role 2 medical treatment facilities may be augmented with a physical therapy team to provide assistance in strengthening the Soldier’s physical resiliency, assistance in the prevention of neuromusculoskeletal injuries, and treatment of Soldiers with neuromusculoskeletal injuries allowing them to return to duty as soon as possible