Triage Guiding Principles
* In combat, it is assumed that minimals will continue to stay armed/engaged if no mental status altering pharmaceuticals are given for pain.
**Expectant category is ONLY used in combat operations and/or when the requirements to adequately treat these patients exceed the available resources. In peacetime, it is generally assumed that all patients have a chance of survival. Source: Special Operations Force Medic Handbooks (PJ, Ranger)
Triage Class 1 (MASCAL)
Adequate medics to treat critical patients and handle the rest
Triage Class 2 (MASCAL)
Unable to manage the number of critical patients
Triage Class 3 (Ultra-MASCAL)
Absolutely overwhelming number of casualties
MASCAL/Austere Team Resuscitation Record
Open the attachment on the side menu or open the below link to print or fill out electronically.
https://jts.health.mil/index.cfm/documents/forms_after_action -
Instructions: https://jts.health.mil/index.cfm/documents/forms_after_action
Tactical Triage Protocol (algorithm)