# Answers

### What is the difference between the TFC and CUF phases?

- TFC is distinguished from CUF by a reduced level of threat from hostile fire (the shooting has stopped – or enemy fire is ineffective), and relatively more time available to provide care, depending on the tactical situation and available medical equipment (still limited but often includes additional equipment carried in the CLS bag, medic bags, or in medical kits in tactical vehicles).

### True or False: During TFC, the tactical situation could change back to CUF, again at any time.

- True

### What is MARCH PAWS?

- The MARCH PAWS sequence is the pneumonic for TCCC assessment and treatment of casualties, which enables systematic identification and intervention of life-threatening injuries that could result in preventable combat deaths.