What is the sequence you should follow in Care Under Fire when threats are present and injuries exist?

What is the sequence you should follow in Care Under Fire when threats are present and injuries exist?

• A. Move to a vantage point and wait for orders.
• B. Call for reinforcement and hold position.
• C. Return fire or move to cover first, then control life-threatening bleeding if tactically feasible.
• D. Apply battlefield triage to all casualties before addressing threats.

Answer: (C)

In Care Under Fire, safety comes first. The discipline is to quickly reduce exposure to the threat by either returning fire or maneuvering to cover. Once you’re in a position of safety, you address life‑threatening issues on the casualty if you can do so without leaving that safe position or compromising the mission. Controlling severe bleeding is essential, but it must be done only if it’s feasible while staying protected. If addressing bleeding would expose you to danger or break cover, you hold fire and maintain safety, then continue care as soon as you can do it safely.

In Care Under Fire, safety comes first. The discipline is to quickly reduce exposure to the threat by either returning fire or maneuvering to cover. Once you’re in a position of safety, you address life‑threatening issues on the casualty if you can do so without leaving that safe position or compromising the mission. Controlling severe bleeding is essential, but it must be done only if it’s feasible while staying protected. If addressing bleeding would expose you to danger or break cover, you hold fire and maintain safety, then continue care as soon as you can do it safely.