Basic Medic - BCT

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Summary for Soldiers

  • Step 1: Secure the area, win the fight, and triage casualties.
  • Step 2: Stop all bleeding using tourniquets and bandages.
  • CPR: Learn and use CPR if a teammate has no pulse.
  • Communication: Always notify your team and TL of your actions.

Key Rules for Non-Medics


1- No Drugs (Except Morphine for Self-Use):
  • Only use Morphine if you are conscious and experiencing flashing vision.
  • Notify the TL immediately after use.
2- Communication Is Critical:
  • Inform your team when performing first aid.
  • Report all actions to the TL or Squad Medic, including Morphine use.
3- Learn CPR:
  • CPR is essential if a teammate has no pulse. Continue compressions until a medic arrives.



1- CPR: For Patients with No Pulse

  1. Check for a Pulse:
    • After bandaging all wounds and stopping bleeding, check the patient’s pulse.
  2. If No Pulse, Begin CPR:
    • Perform 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute.
    • Recheck the pulse after each CPR cycle (every 30 seconds).
  3. Continue CPR Until a Medic Arrives:
    • Maintain compressions to keep blood circulating until professional care can take over.

2- Self-Aid: For Soldiers Who Are Hit but Conscious

  1. Secure the Area:
    • Win your fight first—do not begin treatment while under fire.
  2. Communicate:
    • Inform your team:
      • “I’m hit, performing first aid on myself.”
  3. Perform First Aid:
    • Bandage all bleeding wounds.
    • If you experience flashing vision, use Morphine from your kit to stabilize yourself.
  4. Notify the Team Leader (TL):
    • Immediately report Morphine use:
      • “Used Morphine at [time].”
    • This ensures the medic knows Morphine has been administered, preventing overdose risks or complications.

3- Caring for an Unconscious Teammate

  1. Win the Fight First:
    • Ensure the area is secure before approaching the casualty.
  2. Stabilize the Patient:
    • Stop all bleeding by following Step 2: Hemorrhage Control.
    • Apply tourniquets and bandage all wounds as needed.
  3. Call for Help:
    • Notify the TL or Squad Lead:
      • “Soldier down, stabilized, requesting medic at [location].”
  4. Move the Patient (if Safe):
    • Carry the unconscious soldier to the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) or a safe area.
    • If moving is unsafe, provide security until the medic arrives.
  5. Do Not Use Morphine on Unconscious Soldiers:
    • Leave drug administration to medics.