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

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

All of these will be covered in more detail in the modules that follow.