What is the focus of the Tactical Field Care phase?

The focus of the Tactical Field Care phase is primarily on providing advanced medical support on-site. This phase occurs after care has been administered in the Tactical Combat Care phase, where immediate threats to life, such as major hemorrhage or airway issues, are addressed. During Tactical Field Care, medics and corpsmen concentrate on stabilizing casualties and ensuring they receive appropriate care until they can be evacuated.

This phase allows for more extensive medical interventions compared to the earlier phase, as the immediate danger from combat is lessened. Providers can conduct thorough assessments, provide analgesia, manage airway and breathing issues, and perform additional procedures that may not have been feasible in the explosive environment of Tactical Combat Care. The goal is to prepare the casualties for transport while ensuring their condition does not deteriorate further.

While the other options touch on important aspects of tactical care or battlefield operations, they do not encapsulate the primary focus of this specific phase. Evacuation of casualties is part of the subsequent phases and happens after the Tactical Field Care phase is completed. Assessment of the battlefield and supporting communication with command are critical components of overall tactical operations but do not specifically define the medical focus during this phase.