Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – Guidelines

Current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Guidelines as of 15 DECEMBER 2021. The TCCC Guidelines are the standard of care for the modern battlefield. 

The guidelines cover: Care Under Fire (CUF), Tactical Field Care (TFC), Tactical Evacuation Care (TACEVAC). These recommendations are intended to be guidelines only and are not a substitute for clinical judgment. 

The Joint Trauma System (JTS) is focused on the standard of care for prehospital battlefield medicine. The JTS is a Department of Defense, Center of Excellence for Trauma providing clinical practice guidelines and performance improvement for all levels of military trauma care. The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) is a committee of representatives from across the Army. Navy, Air Force and Marines positioned under the JTS that establishes clinical practice guidelines for the delivery of tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) on the battlefield.

Download the guidelines HERE

This online Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course introduces evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care in all hostile environments. Ideal for medical and non-medical personnel involved in any unit or team, whether it is military, law enforcement, anti-poaching units or civilian/private sectors. This course includes 20 practical video lessons and 28 Skill Cards to save on a mobile device, or print for a quick reference guide and TCCC certification upon completion.