The Combat Medic/Corpsman should consider these priorities (which follow the MARCH sequence) in deciding how to prioritize treatment/evacuation of multiple casualties in the TFC phase of care. This can be challenging, especially when casualties are known to the medic (in the same unit, for example).

It is particularly important not to expend limited resources (time, medical equipment and supplies, etc.) on a casualty who is not expected to reach a higher level of medical care alive, as this could compromise the treatment of higher-priority patients. Expectant casualties should not be abandoned but should be treated with remaining time and resources after immediate and delayed patients have been treated.