Platoon Medic

The Platoon Medics Role
The Platoon Medic provides emergency medical treatment, primary care, responds to mass casualty events, and aids in medical evacuation procedures. The platoon medical administers emergency and routine medical treatment to battle and non-battle casualties; assists with treatment and supervises the Casualty Collection Points (CCP) and assists in training Combat Life Savers (CLS). Additionally, the platoon medic must ---
 * Administer emergency medical treatment for battlefield casualties, along with non-battle related injuries.
 * Train soldiers on what a CLS is, how they perform and what their duties are.
 * Manage a CLS's medical readiness; medical supplies as well as equipment.
 * Have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently while they are working under stressful working conditions.
 * Be efficient and knowledgeable in ACE Advanced Medical Treatment and triaging.
 * Plan and conduct in cooperation with the Platoon Sergeant or Platoon Leader a medical evacuation plan from the field of battle to a nearby Casualty Collection Point or to a pre-determined location.
 * Dressing and sterilizing wounds
 * Administering IV's and taking vitals (Pulse and Blood Pressure).
 * Know when you are overwhelmed and need assistance from a Combat Life Saver.
 * Ability to take control of an emergency situation.
 * Maintains, or supervises medical equipment.
 * Sutures simple wounds.
 * Assists in setting up Casualty Collection Points (CCP).
 * Knowledgeable in how to use their Radio, Weapons System, navigation systems.

The Platoon Medics Loadout
Basics:

Combat Uniform (SPAGPAT)

Ballistic Vest (SPAGPAT)

Combat Helmet (SPAGPAT)

Kitbag (SPAGPAT)

Watch

Compass

AN/PRC-148 JEM personal radio (5km radius)

Map

PDU-4 rangefinder

Weapons:

1X AK-74M SELECT FIRE

SIDEARM NOT ADVISED BUT IS OPTIONAL

In the Uniform:

1X Personal Aid Kit

1X Surgical Kit

15X Packing bandages

4X Morphine

2X Epinephrine

4X Tourniquet (CAT

10X Basic Field Dressing (QuickClot)

In the Vest:

5X 30RND AK-74 7N22

2X RDG-2 (White)

1X RGD-5

1X Map Tools

2X Cable Tie

1X Earplugs

1X MicroDAGR GPS

20X Bandage (Elastic)

In the Backpack:

20X BANDAGE (Elastic)

20X Basic Field Dressing (QuickClot)

20X Packing Bandage

8X Tourniquet (CAT)

1X Entrenching Tool

4X Saline (500ml)

3X 30RND AK-74 7N22