2-2 The Operational Spectrum

Question 1

Define operations during peacetime (ODP)

Answer 1

A period without war, a time of peace.

Question 2

Define operations other than war (OOTW)

Answer 2

Focus on bettering war, resolving conflict, promoting peace and supporting civil authorities in response to domestic crises.

Question 3

Define war-fighting (WAR)

Answer 3

A state of armed conflicts between different countries or different groups within a country.

Question 4

State the elements of the hazard spectrum

Answer 4

• Deployment dependant
• Risks increase/decrease depending on operational theatre/role
• Pre deployment training designed to prepare troops

Question 5

Outline the constraints to proving care in the hazard spectrum

Answer 5

• Hostile environments
• Delayed or difficult evacuations
• Lack of equipment
• Lack of medical support

Question 6

What are the classifications of acute medical emergencies?

Answer 6

Minor - A small number of casualties
Major - In heath service terms a major incident can be defined as any incident where the location, number, severity, or type of live casualties requires extraordinary resources.
Diffuse incidents - A large number of casualties spread over a wide area