MCWP 4-11.1 Health Services Support Operations Chpt. 3- Operations Flashcards
What is an integral part of all MAGTF operations?
Definitive operational planning
What determines the size, type and configuration of HSS capabilities?
Mission Enemy Terrain Weather Troops
Who is responsible for coordinating and integrating HSS within their area of operations?
MARFOR Commanders
MARFOR deals with matters more on what level?
Operational leve lof war
MEF deals with matters on what level?
Tactical level of war
Health service support beyond organic capabilities of GCE and ACE are provided by whom?
MLG
How many surgical companies are within MLG?
3
What class equipment does the medical logistics company manage?
Class VIII
If a medical logistics company does not deploy with the LCE, who provides resupply support?
LCE supply detachment or
inter-service support agreement
How many surgical platoons are embedded within medical battalion’s H&S company?
2 platoons that offer Role II care
Who has an additional surgical company?
1st Medical Battallion
What consists of a surgical platoon?
1 FRSS 1 STP 1 x-ray 1 lab 1 ward 1 ERCS 1 ambulance section
How many teams are within the combat stress platoon?
3 teams
How many ambulances are in an ambulance section?
2
What does a surgical company consist of?
headquarters
4 surgical platoons
Who does a dental platoon attach to?
Surgical company
What is one of the smallest possible units for provision of surgical care to combat casualties?
FRSS
What is the FRSS the primary unit for?
Resuscitative treatment
Who is an FRSS augmented to?
STP or BAS
What is the patient holding capability of a FRSS?
4 hours
How many surgical procedures/ trauma resuscitation can be conducted by a FRSS?
18 salvage surgical procedures
20 trauma resuscitations
All of these can be conducted over a period of 48hrs before resupply is needed
FRSS equipment weighs approximately how much?
6,300lbs
What is the total volume of the FRSS equipment package?
640 cubic feet
What personnel comprise a FRSS?
2 surgeons 1 anesthesiologist 1 critical care nurse 1 IDC 1 field med tech 1 OR tech
What kind of mission profile is the FRSS structure support?
Capability based
The FRSS is easily established in which phases of combat casualty care?
Triage
Immediate therapy/resuscitation
Salvage surgery
Post-op care
What dictates if patients receive salvage surgery?
Resources
Tactical/clinical situations
What aircrafts can transport all FRSS personnel and most equipment?
MV-22
CH-46
CH-53
Who comprises a en route care platoon?
1 critical care nurse
1 corpsman 8404
How many en route care teams are assigned per surgical company?
3 teams per SC
What are en route care platoons capable of handling?
2 critical but stable PTs for 2 hours during flight
En route care platoons are capable of caring for patients during evacs covering how many miles?
240 nautical miles
Who has to authorize using the use of landing force Class VIII equipment and supplies while aboard ships?
MAGTF commander
How many sections are BAS’ divided into? Who do they land with?
2
1 w/ battalion combat train
2 w/ field train
What is the primary role of a BAS?
To evacuate assault force casualties to designated CRTSs
Who has the largest medical capabilities of any amphibious ship?
CRTS
How many ORs onboard a CRTS?
4-6 ORs
How many beds in a CRTS ICU?
15 beds
How many beds are in a ward aboard a CRTS?
45 beds
How many isolation and overflow beds are aboard a CRTS?
6 beds
What unique room is found aboard CRTS?
Quiet room
How many personnel are in a CRTS medical department?
84
Which amphibious ship is multipurpose/general purpose?
multi- LHD
general- LHA
Who manages HSAP program during peace time?
BUMED
