HCB TCCC EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Junctional hemorrhage - ANS These types of wounds are often caused by IEDS
Tension Pneumothorax - ANS •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 - ANS Placement for decompression in tension pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax - ANS SECOND LEADING cause of preventable death on battlefield
after hemorrhage
(1) Treat the casualty
(2) Prevent additional casualties
(3) Complete mission - ANS What are the 3 objectives of TCCC
CoTCCC - ANS Who is in charge of TCCC
67 - ANS How many successful tourniquets between 2005-2006
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,Ketamine - ANS What is the "Triple Option" for battlefield analgesia
Beginning of 2005 - ANS When did special operations and conventional units increase the
usage of TCCC
Tactical and environmental factors - ANS What two factors have a profound impact on
trauma care rendered on the battlefield
Up to 24% - ANS What percentage of combat deaths today are potentially preventable
(1) Care under fire (CUF)
(2) Tactical field care (TFC)
(3) TACEVAC care - ANS What are the 3 phases of care in TCCC
•return fire
•move patient
•apply tourniquet - ANS Care Under Fire
Fire Superiority - ANS What is the best medicine on the battlefield?
No - ANS Do penetrating head and neck injuries require C-Spine stabilization?
When not under hostile fire - ANS When is the ONLY time you would apply C-Spine in a
tactical combat setting
•one person drag with/without line
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, •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) - ANS Types of carries
for care under fire
Control of severe hemorrhage - ANS The number one medical priority in CUF is
Extremity hemorrhage - ANS What was the most frequent cause of preventable battlefield
deaths
Over 2500 - ANS How many deaths occurred in Vietnam secondary to hemorrhage from
extremity wounds
Shock and death - ANS Injury to a major vessel can quickly lead to
Tactical Field Care (TFC) - ANS •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
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
Junctional hemorrhage - ANS These types of wounds are often caused by IEDS
Tension Pneumothorax - ANS •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 - ANS Placement for decompression in tension pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax - ANS SECOND LEADING cause of preventable death on battlefield
after hemorrhage
(1) Treat the casualty
(2) Prevent additional casualties
(3) Complete mission - ANS What are the 3 objectives of TCCC
CoTCCC - ANS Who is in charge of TCCC
67 - ANS How many successful tourniquets between 2005-2006
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,Ketamine - ANS What is the "Triple Option" for battlefield analgesia
Beginning of 2005 - ANS When did special operations and conventional units increase the
usage of TCCC
Tactical and environmental factors - ANS What two factors have a profound impact on
trauma care rendered on the battlefield
Up to 24% - ANS What percentage of combat deaths today are potentially preventable
(1) Care under fire (CUF)
(2) Tactical field care (TFC)
(3) TACEVAC care - ANS What are the 3 phases of care in TCCC
•return fire
•move patient
•apply tourniquet - ANS Care Under Fire
Fire Superiority - ANS What is the best medicine on the battlefield?
No - ANS Do penetrating head and neck injuries require C-Spine stabilization?
When not under hostile fire - ANS When is the ONLY time you would apply C-Spine in a
tactical combat setting
•one person drag with/without line
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, •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) - ANS Types of carries
for care under fire
Control of severe hemorrhage - ANS The number one medical priority in CUF is
Extremity hemorrhage - ANS What was the most frequent cause of preventable battlefield
deaths
Over 2500 - ANS How many deaths occurred in Vietnam secondary to hemorrhage from
extremity wounds
Shock and death - ANS Injury to a major vessel can quickly lead to
Tactical Field Care (TFC) - ANS •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
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