In Tactical Combat Casualty Care, which phase is described as 'Tactical Evacuation care' — care given en route?

• A. Care under fire - under effective hostile fire
• B. Tactical Field Care - no longer under effective fire
• C. Post-mission care
• D. Tactical Evacuation care - care given en route

Answer: (D)

In Tactical Combat Casualty Care, the phases of care describe where and under what conditions treatment is given as a casualty moves toward definitive care. The phase described as “Tactical Evacuation care” is exactly the care provided during transport to a higher level of care.

During this phase, treatment continues while the casualty is en route by vehicle or aircraft to a medical facility. It differs from care under fire, which happens while still in contact with the enemy, and from tactical field care, which is performed after you’ve reached cover and aren’t under effective fire. Post-mission care refers to care after the evacuation or after the mission summary, not the in-transit care.

So, care given en route fits the description of Tactical Evacuation care, making it the correct choice.