What are the three objectives of TCCC?

• A. Treat the casualty; Prevent additional casualties; Complete the mission
• B. Treat the casualty; Evacuate quickly; Stop the bleed
• C. Stop bleeding; Move to cover; Call for support
• D. Provide analgesia; Wound care; Debrief

Answer: (A)

TCCC is guided by three overarching goals that shape every casualty care decision on the battlefield: care for the injured, prevent further harm to others, and maintain the unit’s ability to complete the mission. The best answer captures all three together. Treating the casualty means delivering immediate, life-sustaining care for injuries, focusing on things like bleeding control and airway management. Preventing additional casualties addresses safety and protection of the remaining team, aiming to reduce risk and exposure so more people aren’t injured. Completing the mission emphasizes keeping the unit operational, ensuring care does not come at the expense of battlefield effectiveness.

Other choices describe important actions or priorities in combat care, but they don’t reflect the full threefold aim. They might emphasize rapid evacuation, analgesia, or wound care in isolation, or focus on movement and support actions that aren’t framed as the triad guiding TCCC.