During Tactical Field Care, the TCCC Guideline basic management plan includes the following steps:6

- Establish a security perimeter in accordance with unit tactical standard operating procedures and/or battle drills and maintain tactical situational awareness.
- Triage casualties as required. Casualties with an altered mental status should have weapons and communications equipment taken away immediately.
- Assessment and treat following the MARCH PAWS sequence.
- Communicate.
- Document.
- Prepare for evacuation.