Roles of Medical Care

Question 1

Who provides care at:

Point of injury

Answer 1

• Nonmedical personnel
• Self-aid, buddy-aid
• CLS

Focus is immediate lifesaving measures

Question 2

Role 1

FM 4-02, 1-39

Answer 2

BN aid station and below - Camp Shorab

• Immediate lifesaving measures
• EMT/ATM
• Medic, PA, Physician
• MEDEVAC

Question 3

Role 2

FM 4-02, 1-41

Answer 3

Medical Company; BSMC or MCAS

• X-ray/lab/dental
• Preventative Medicine
• Patient hold
• Advanced Trauma Mgmt.
• MEDLOG
• MEDEVAC

Question 4

Role 3

FM 4-02, 1-45

Answer 4

Hospital Center/ Field Hospital - KAF/BAF

• Resuscitation
• initial wound Sx
• PostOp Tx
• Hospitalization
• Medical Regulating
• Clinical services
• Pharmacy

Question 5

Role 4

FM 4-02, 1-47

Answer 5

Army Health Clinic/ Community Hospital/Medical Center

Found in CONUS-based hospitals or other safe havens.

• Full spectrum of definitive medical care
• CONUS or OCONUS safe havens