# 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/Threat, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation Care.

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

Application of a limb tourniquet to control massive bleeding.

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

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, and hypothermia AND head injury, pain, antibiotics, wounds, and splints.