CMC-TCCC QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 100 %
PASS
Leading causes of preventable death in combat trauma CORRECT ANSWER Massive
Hemorrhage (Extremity, Junctional), Tension Pneumothorax, Airway Trauma/Obstruction
TCCC phases of care CORRECT ANSWER Care Under Fire (CUF)
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Can the principles of TCCC be applied to non combat settings? CORRECT ANSWER Yes.
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Active Shooter, Workplace Accident.
Roles and Responsibilities: All Service Members (ASM) CORRECT ANSWER Identify and
control bleeding, Assess casualty using MARCH, Seek help as directed
Roles and Responsibilities: Combat LifeSaver (CLS) CORRECT 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) CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER Hostile fire
Tactical considerations
Wound patterns
Environmental considerations
First responder training and experience
,Equipment contstraints
Evacuation delays
Importance of TCCC training CORRECT ANSWER Lowest rate of preventable death in history
Three Objectives of TCCC CORRECT ANSWER Treat the Casualty
Prevent additional casualties
Complete the Mission
Ways to stay up to date with TCCC CORRECT ANSWER Quarterly reviewed TCCC Guidelines
Using training content from deployedmedicine.com
What is the most essential treatment task in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER
Applying a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding
What is every responder's role in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER suppress hostile
fire/establish scene safety, assist in self aid, assist in moving casualties, if feasible.
What does MARCH PAWS stand for CORRECT 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
CORRECT 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 CORRECT 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 CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER Before, during
and after all training events and missions
What is the first step in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER Return fire and take cover
What steps are taken in Care Under Fire (CUF) before engaging with a casualty CORRECT
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.
Role of fire superiority CORRECT ANSWER Return fire and take cover
Gain fire superiority
Four major areas for action in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER 1. Scene Safety
2. Casualty Movement
3. Stop Life Threatening External Hemorrhage
4. Proper Communication
What is the only medical intervention that may be performed in Care Under Fire (CUF)
CORRECT ANSWER A CoTCCC recommended limb tourniquet placed "high and tight"
What is the most frequent cause of preventable death on the battlefield CORRECT ANSWER
Extremity Hemorrhage
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026 100 %
PASS
Leading causes of preventable death in combat trauma CORRECT ANSWER Massive
Hemorrhage (Extremity, Junctional), Tension Pneumothorax, Airway Trauma/Obstruction
TCCC phases of care CORRECT ANSWER Care Under Fire (CUF)
Tactical Field Care (TFC)
Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)
Can the principles of TCCC be applied to non combat settings? CORRECT ANSWER Yes.
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Active Shooter, Workplace Accident.
Roles and Responsibilities: All Service Members (ASM) CORRECT ANSWER Identify and
control bleeding, Assess casualty using MARCH, Seek help as directed
Roles and Responsibilities: Combat LifeSaver (CLS) CORRECT 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) CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER Hostile fire
Tactical considerations
Wound patterns
Environmental considerations
First responder training and experience
,Equipment contstraints
Evacuation delays
Importance of TCCC training CORRECT ANSWER Lowest rate of preventable death in history
Three Objectives of TCCC CORRECT ANSWER Treat the Casualty
Prevent additional casualties
Complete the Mission
Ways to stay up to date with TCCC CORRECT ANSWER Quarterly reviewed TCCC Guidelines
Using training content from deployedmedicine.com
What is the most essential treatment task in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER
Applying a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding
What is every responder's role in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER suppress hostile
fire/establish scene safety, assist in self aid, assist in moving casualties, if feasible.
What does MARCH PAWS stand for CORRECT 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
CORRECT 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 CORRECT 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 CORRECT 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 CORRECT ANSWER Before, during
and after all training events and missions
What is the first step in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER Return fire and take cover
What steps are taken in Care Under Fire (CUF) before engaging with a casualty CORRECT
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.
Role of fire superiority CORRECT ANSWER Return fire and take cover
Gain fire superiority
Four major areas for action in Care Under Fire (CUF) CORRECT ANSWER 1. Scene Safety
2. Casualty Movement
3. Stop Life Threatening External Hemorrhage
4. Proper Communication
What is the only medical intervention that may be performed in Care Under Fire (CUF)
CORRECT ANSWER A CoTCCC recommended limb tourniquet placed "high and tight"
What is the most frequent cause of preventable death on the battlefield CORRECT ANSWER
Extremity Hemorrhage
