# Answers

### Which factors influence TCCC?

- Hostile fire, tactical considerations, wounding patterns, environmental considerations, level of first-responder training and experience, equipment constraints, and the potential for significant delays in evacuation.

### What are the phases of care in TCCC?

- Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation Care.

### What is the most essential treatment task in CUF/Threat?

- Application of a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding.

### What is every first responder’s role in CUF/Threat?

- Suppress hostile fire and/or establish scene safety, assist in self-aid, and assist in moving casualties, if feasible.

### What does MARCH PAWS stand for?

- Massive bleeding
- Airway
- Respirations (breathing)
- Circulation
- Hypothermia AND head injury
- Pain
- Antibiotics
- Wounds
- Splints