on the battlefield through structured, evidence-based trauma care principles. Instruction aligns with current TCCC guidelines as established by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense.
TCCC focuses on the three leading preventable causes of combat death:
• Massive hemorrhage
• Airway obstruction
• Tension pneumothorax
Training integrates medical priorities with tactical realities, emphasizing disciplined execution under hostile conditions.
Course Focus Areas
Instruction may include:
• Care Under Fire principles
• Tactical Field Care priorities
• Massive hemorrhage control
• Airway management in combat conditions
• Needle decompression principles
• Hypothermia prevention
• Casualty movement and extraction considerations
• Prolonged casualty management in delayed evacuation scenarios
• Structured communication and documentation
Scenario-based application reinforces operational realism and disciplined execution.
Who These Programs Are For
• Active duty military personnel
• Reserve and National Guard units
• Combat arms personnel
• Military medical providers
• Tactical units operating in high-threat environments
Participants should meet eligibility requirements appropriate to the TCCC tier being delivered.
TCCC-CMC (TCCC Combat Medic/Corpsman – Tier 3
Advanced TCCC training for combat medics and corpsmen focused on comprehensive battlefield trauma management and prolonged field care.
Audience:
Combat Medics, Navy Corpsmen, Special Operations Medical Personnel, National Guard medical units, authorized military medical providers
Duration:
63 Hours
Tactical Combat Casualty Care – All Service Members (TCCC-ASM Tier 1)
CoTCCC-endorsed battlefield trauma training for non-medical service members focused on lifesaving interventions under fire. Meets Tier 1 requirements.
Audience:
All service members, National Guard personnel, reserve components, operational support units, authorized government agencies
Duration:
7 Hours
Tactical Combat Casualty Care – Combat Lifesaver (TCCC-CLS Tier 2)
Advanced TCCC training for designated Combat Lifesavers focused on extended battlefield trauma management and lifesaving interventions.
Audience:
Designated Combat Lifesavers, National Guard personnel, reserve components, operational support units, authorized government agencies
Duration:
40 Hours
Regulatory and Doctrinal Alignment
TCCC guidelines are endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense and are incorporated into military medical doctrine. Current recommendations are maintained by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care and reflected in Joint Trauma System guidance.
Programs delivered through recognized curriculum partners such as National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians follow standardized content and performance objectives consistent with current TCCC updates.
Training is aligned with:
• Current CoTCCC clinical practice guidelines
• Joint Trauma System recommendations
• Department of Defense casualty care doctrine
• Tier-specific performance standards
Instruction reflects the most current evidence-based revisions available at the time of delivery.