During Tactical Field Care (Phase 2), which action is performed?

• A. Assess and treat injuries
• B. Return fire and take cover
• C. Staging/loading casualties
• D. Establishing evacuation point security

Answer: (A)

In Tactical Field Care, the focus is on providing medical care after moving to a safer location. The main activity is a thorough casualty assessment followed by treatment to stabilize the patient and address life-threatening issues. This includes evaluating injuries, controlling bleeding, managing airway and breathing, supporting circulation, starting IV/IO access if needed, and continuing monitoring while preparing the casualty for evacuation.

The other actions fall to different phases or roles: returning fire and taking cover is the kind of decision-making and action you handle while under direct threat (Care Under Fire). Staging or loading casualties and establishing evacuation point security relate more to movement logistics and security around evacuation routes, not the direct medical care you provide in this phase.