AMEDD BOLC Final Exam Solution Guide
What is the purpose to having the Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD/LHA)?
- To provide similar care as a role 2+ near a coastal location
- Can be used in emergency or natural disaster events
Role 1 Capabilities
- - Immediate Lifesaving Measures
- Disease Non-Battle Injury
- Patient Collection
- Medical Evacuation
Role 2 Capabilities
- - All Capabilities of Role 1
- Ancillary Support
- Patient Holding
- Preventive Medicine
- Behavioral Health
Physical Therapy
- Medical Supply Office
- Blood Storage
In which companies is a Role 2?
- - Brigade Support Medical Company (BSMC)
- Area Support Medical Company (ASMC)
How long are patients held within a Role 2?
- 72 hrs
A Role 3 is better know as what?
- Combat Support Hospital (CSH)
Role 3 Capabilities
- - All of Role 1 & 2
- Resuscitation
- Initial Wound Surgery
- Postoperative Treatment
- Blood Bank
How long are patients kept within a Role 3?
- Until the patients are stabilized and are not expected to return to duty
Where is FST attached?
Where can it be assigned?
, What would that role be referred to as?
- - Role 3
- Role 2
- Role 2 plus
What is a Role 4?
- A major hospital
Define Health Service Support (HSS)
- All support and services performed, provided, and arranged by the AMEDD to promote,
improve, conserve, or restore the mental and physical well being of personnel in the Army.
What 3 components encompass HSS?
- - Casualty Care
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Medical Logistics (MEDLOG)
Define Force Health Protection (FHP)
- The measures to promote, improve, or conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers
What 5 components encompass FHP?
- - Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Services
- Laboratory Services
- Dental Services
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
What are the roles of the Command Surgeon?
- - Supervises medical operations within the command (is not a commander)
What is the purpose of the Modular Medial System?
- - Standardizes all medical sub-units
- Designed to allow medical planners acquire, receive, and triage patients
What squads does an Area Support Section consist of?
- - Treatment Squad
- Area Support Squad
- Patient Holding Squad
What is the role of the Nurse Corps Officer within a Medical Company?
- - Authority to triage
- Responsible for patient holding
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What is the purpose to having the Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD/LHA)?
- To provide similar care as a role 2+ near a coastal location
- Can be used in emergency or natural disaster events
Role 1 Capabilities
- - Immediate Lifesaving Measures
- Disease Non-Battle Injury
- Patient Collection
- Medical Evacuation
Role 2 Capabilities
- - All Capabilities of Role 1
- Ancillary Support
- Patient Holding
- Preventive Medicine
- Behavioral Health
Physical Therapy
- Medical Supply Office
- Blood Storage
In which companies is a Role 2?
- - Brigade Support Medical Company (BSMC)
- Area Support Medical Company (ASMC)
How long are patients held within a Role 2?
- 72 hrs
A Role 3 is better know as what?
- Combat Support Hospital (CSH)
Role 3 Capabilities
- - All of Role 1 & 2
- Resuscitation
- Initial Wound Surgery
- Postoperative Treatment
- Blood Bank
How long are patients kept within a Role 3?
- Until the patients are stabilized and are not expected to return to duty
Where is FST attached?
Where can it be assigned?
, What would that role be referred to as?
- - Role 3
- Role 2
- Role 2 plus
What is a Role 4?
- A major hospital
Define Health Service Support (HSS)
- All support and services performed, provided, and arranged by the AMEDD to promote,
improve, conserve, or restore the mental and physical well being of personnel in the Army.
What 3 components encompass HSS?
- - Casualty Care
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)
- Medical Logistics (MEDLOG)
Define Force Health Protection (FHP)
- The measures to promote, improve, or conserve the mental and physical well-being of Soldiers
What 5 components encompass FHP?
- - Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Services
- Laboratory Services
- Dental Services
- Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC)
What are the roles of the Command Surgeon?
- - Supervises medical operations within the command (is not a commander)
What is the purpose of the Modular Medial System?
- - Standardizes all medical sub-units
- Designed to allow medical planners acquire, receive, and triage patients
What squads does an Area Support Section consist of?
- - Treatment Squad
- Area Support Squad
- Patient Holding Squad
What is the role of the Nurse Corps Officer within a Medical Company?
- - Authority to triage
- Responsible for patient holding
Basic Army Element Symbols
-Ø
-•
