HCB TCCC QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Junctional hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWERS These types of wounds are often caused by
IEDS
Tension Pneumothorax CORRECT ANSWERS •Air escapes from injured lung- pressure builds
up on chest
•Air pressure collapses lung and pushes on heart
•Heart compressed- not able to pump as well
2nd intercostal and 4th or 5th CORRECT ANSWERS Placement for decompression in tension
pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax CORRECT ANSWERS SECOND LEADING cause of preventable death
on battlefield after hemorrhage
(1) Treat the casualty
(2) Prevent additional casualties
(3) Complete mission CORRECT ANSWERS What are the 3 objectives of TCCC
CoTCCC CORRECT ANSWERS Who is in charge of TCCC
67 CORRECT ANSWERS How many successful tourniquets between 2005-2006
Ketamine CORRECT ANSWERS What is the "Triple Option" for battlefield analgesia
Beginning of 2005 CORRECT ANSWERS When did special operations and conventional units
increase the usage of TCCC
,Tactical and environmental factors CORRECT ANSWERS What two factors have a profound
impact on trauma care rendered on the battlefield
Up to 24% CORRECT ANSWERS What percentage of combat deaths today are potentially
preventable
(1) Care under fire (CUF)
(2) Tactical field care (TFC)
(3) TACEVAC care CORRECT ANSWERS What are the 3 phases of care in TCCC
•return fire
•move patient
•apply tourniquet CORRECT ANSWERS Care Under Fire
Fire Superiority CORRECT ANSWERS What is the best medicine on the battlefield?
No CORRECT ANSWERS Do penetrating head and neck injuries require C-Spine stabilization?
When not under hostile fire CORRECT ANSWERS When is the ONLY time you would apply C-
Spine in a tactical combat setting
•one person drag with/without line
•two-person drag with/without line
•SEAL team three carry (also called shoulder-belt carry)
•Hawes Carry (also called modified firearms carry or pack strap carry) CORRECT ANSWERS
Types of carries for care under fire
Control of severe hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWERS The number one medical priority in CUF
is
, Extremity hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWERS What was the most frequent cause of
preventable battlefield deaths
Over 2500 CORRECT ANSWERS How many deaths occurred in Vietnam secondary to
hemorrhage from extremity wounds
Shock and death CORRECT ANSWERS Injury to a major vessel can quickly lead to
Tactical Field Care (TFC) CORRECT ANSWERS •reduced level of hazard from hostile fire
•more time available to provide care based on the tactical situation
•medical gear is still limited
•May consist of rapid treatment of the most serious wounds with expectations of a re-
engagement with hostile forces at any moment OR there may be ample time to render
whatever care is possible
•time to evacuation may vary from minutes to hours
M: MASSIVE HEMORRHAGE
A: Airway
R: RESPIRATIONS
C: CIRCULATION
H: HYPOTHERMIA/ HEAD INJURY
P: PAIN MEDICATION CORRECT ANSWERS The sequence of care in TFC is compatible with
what algorithm
(1) establish a security perimeter
(2) maintain situational awareness
(3) triage casualties CORRECT ANSWERS Tactical field care guidelines
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
Junctional hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWERS These types of wounds are often caused by
IEDS
Tension Pneumothorax CORRECT ANSWERS •Air escapes from injured lung- pressure builds
up on chest
•Air pressure collapses lung and pushes on heart
•Heart compressed- not able to pump as well
2nd intercostal and 4th or 5th CORRECT ANSWERS Placement for decompression in tension
pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax CORRECT ANSWERS SECOND LEADING cause of preventable death
on battlefield after hemorrhage
(1) Treat the casualty
(2) Prevent additional casualties
(3) Complete mission CORRECT ANSWERS What are the 3 objectives of TCCC
CoTCCC CORRECT ANSWERS Who is in charge of TCCC
67 CORRECT ANSWERS How many successful tourniquets between 2005-2006
Ketamine CORRECT ANSWERS What is the "Triple Option" for battlefield analgesia
Beginning of 2005 CORRECT ANSWERS When did special operations and conventional units
increase the usage of TCCC
,Tactical and environmental factors CORRECT ANSWERS What two factors have a profound
impact on trauma care rendered on the battlefield
Up to 24% CORRECT ANSWERS What percentage of combat deaths today are potentially
preventable
(1) Care under fire (CUF)
(2) Tactical field care (TFC)
(3) TACEVAC care CORRECT ANSWERS What are the 3 phases of care in TCCC
•return fire
•move patient
•apply tourniquet CORRECT ANSWERS Care Under Fire
Fire Superiority CORRECT ANSWERS What is the best medicine on the battlefield?
No CORRECT ANSWERS Do penetrating head and neck injuries require C-Spine stabilization?
When not under hostile fire CORRECT ANSWERS When is the ONLY time you would apply C-
Spine in a tactical combat setting
•one person drag with/without line
•two-person drag with/without line
•SEAL team three carry (also called shoulder-belt carry)
•Hawes Carry (also called modified firearms carry or pack strap carry) CORRECT ANSWERS
Types of carries for care under fire
Control of severe hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWERS The number one medical priority in CUF
is
, Extremity hemorrhage CORRECT ANSWERS What was the most frequent cause of
preventable battlefield deaths
Over 2500 CORRECT ANSWERS How many deaths occurred in Vietnam secondary to
hemorrhage from extremity wounds
Shock and death CORRECT ANSWERS Injury to a major vessel can quickly lead to
Tactical Field Care (TFC) CORRECT ANSWERS •reduced level of hazard from hostile fire
•more time available to provide care based on the tactical situation
•medical gear is still limited
•May consist of rapid treatment of the most serious wounds with expectations of a re-
engagement with hostile forces at any moment OR there may be ample time to render
whatever care is possible
•time to evacuation may vary from minutes to hours
M: MASSIVE HEMORRHAGE
A: Airway
R: RESPIRATIONS
C: CIRCULATION
H: HYPOTHERMIA/ HEAD INJURY
P: PAIN MEDICATION CORRECT ANSWERS The sequence of care in TFC is compatible with
what algorithm
(1) establish a security perimeter
(2) maintain situational awareness
(3) triage casualties CORRECT ANSWERS Tactical field care guidelines
