It is important to communicate at all levels, including with the casualty, with your leadership, and with on-scene medical personnel once they arrive.

Document as much of the following information as possible:

1. Name, sex
2. Time
3. How the injury occurred (e.g., explosion, vehicle accident, burn, fall, gunshot wound, etc.)
4. Findings from the rapid casualty assessment, including all identified injuries
5. Medical aid provided (e.g., tourniquets, hemostatic dressing, pressure bandage, burn dressing, hypothermia prevention, eye-shield, splints/slings, etc.) changes in the casualty’s status or any other information deemed important

Make sure to secure this information on the casualty by attaching it to the casualty’s belt loop or placing it in their upper left sleeve or the trouser cargo pocket. Forward the card with the casualty to the next level of care. This information is critical to the continuing care of the casualty. If a DD Form 1380 or a TCCC Casualty Card is not available, you can also write directly on the casualty, such as on their forehead or body (T for tourniquet).