You have applied a tourniquet to the casualty's left arm. Where should you write the time of application?

You have applied a tourniquet to the casualty's left arm. Where should you write the time of application?

• A. On the DD Form 1380.
• B. On the casualty's ID bracelet
• C. In the casualty's notebook
• D. In the unit's logbook

Answer: (A)

Recording the time of tourniquet application is essential because it creates an accurate timeline of care that guides treatment decisions during transport and subsequent events. The standard field medical record kept with the casualty is the DD Form 1380, which medics use to document treatments and their times so the entire medical team has a consistent, portable record. Placing the time there ensures seamless handover between providers and accurate history for evac and follow-up care. Other locations don’t support this continuity: an ID bracelet is only for identification, a personal notebook may not travel with the casualty, and a unit logbook tracks unit actions rather than individual medical care. So the time should be written on the DD Form 1380.

Recording the time of tourniquet application is essential because it creates an accurate timeline of care that guides treatment decisions during transport and subsequent events. The standard field medical record kept with the casualty is the DD Form 1380, which medics use to document treatments and their times so the entire medical team has a consistent, portable record. Placing the time there ensures seamless handover between providers and accurate history for evac and follow-up care. Other locations don’t support this continuity: an ID bracelet is only for identification, a personal notebook may not travel with the casualty, and a unit logbook tracks unit actions rather than individual medical care. So the time should be written on the DD Form 1380.