The GOALS of TCCC are to:

  1. Treat the casualty (provide lifesaving care to the injured combatant)
  2. Prevent additional casualties
  3. Complete the mission

The three phases of TCCC are:

  1. Care Under Fire
  2. Tactical Field Care
  3. Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC)

Remember that bleeding is the number one cause of preventable prehospital combat death: