Define the Medical Platoon Flashcards
What is the role of the battalion surgeon?
The battalion surgeon serves as the medical advisor to the battalion commander, responsible for the health of the battalion and all medical treatment provided by the platoon
The battalion surgeon is a member of the battalion commander’s personal and special staff.
Who supervises the medical platoon’s treatment squad?
The battalion surgeon is the supervising physician of the medical platoon’s treatment squad.
What is the primary duty of the medical operations officer (MEDO)?
The MEDO is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the AHS support for the battalion.
What are the responsibilities of the medical platoon sergeant (PSG)?
The PSG leads the platoon in the platoon leader’s absence, supervises administration, logistics, maintenance, and training of the Soldiers
The PSG is the most experienced medic in the battalion.
What is the function of the physician assistant (PA) in the medical platoon?
The PA performs general technical health care duties, assists in supervising medical treatment, and plans medical training for battalion personnel.
What is the medical platoon also referred to as?
The medical platoon is also referred to as the battalion aid station (BAS).
What are the sections of the medical platoon?
- HQ
- Treatment squad
- Ambulance squad
- Combat medic section
What type of MEDEVAC vehicle does the CAB (Infantry) utilize?
The CAB (Infantry) utilizes a tracked vehicle variant of the armored multi-purpose vehicle-medical evacuation (AMPV-ME) or M113.
How many personnel are typically assigned to the CAB (Armored) combat medic section?
The CAB (Armored) combat medic section has a total of seven personnel assigned.
What is the Stryker battalion’s MEDEVAC vehicle?
The Stryker battalion utilizes the M1254A1 MEDEVAC vehicle.
What is the role of the medical platoon headquarters (HQ)?
The HQ provides command and control (C2) and resupply of the platoon.
What does the medical treatment squad provide?
The medical treatment squad provides routine sick call services, triage, emergency medical care, and advanced medical treatment.
What is the configuration key for a Role 1 BAS?
Configuration is key to maximizing patient flow, providing medical command, and ensuring survivability.
Define Tailgate Medical Support.
Tailgate medical support is an economy of force device used for treatment on the move or during short halts.
What does the ambulance squad provide?
The ambulance squad provides evacuation within the battalion area and enroute care from the point of injury to the BAS.
What is the main function of an ambulance team?
The ambulance team’s principal function is to collect and treat the sick and wounded on the battlefield and safely evacuate them.
What is the role of combat medics in relation to maneuver companies?
Combat medics are attached to maneuver companies to foster good relations and morale and provide ongoing medical support.
What is the purpose of the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS)?
The DMLSS is used for directing resupply and maintenance activities within the medical platoon.
Fill in the blank: The medical platoon conducts _______ with the battalion staff.
MDMP
True or False: The medical platoon leader is responsible for the training of Soldiers in the medical platoon.
True
