ATP 4-02.11 — Army Techniques Publication For Casualty Response, Tactical Combat Casualty Care, And First Aid
ATP 4-02.11 governs casualty response and first aid procedures for nonmedical personnel from home station to combat situations.
- Publication number: ATP 4-02.11
- Title: ARMY TECHNIQUES PUBLICATION FOR CASUALTY RESPONSE, TACTICAL COMBAT CASUALTY CARE, AND FIRST AID
- Date: 03/23/2026
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-02.11 covers casualty response, tactical combat casualty care, injury treatment, evacuation preparation, environmental injuries, and combat and operational stress control. It requires all Service members to be trained and proficient in basic lifesaving TCCC skills.
Applies to: ATP 4-02.11 provides discussion on casualty response and first aid procedures for nonmedical personnel in environments from home station to combat situations.
Topics covered
- Casualty collection point operations
- Tactical combat casualty care
- Massive bleeding control
- Airway control
- Hypothermia control
- Fractures and splinting
- Environmental injuries
- Combat and operational stress control
Questions and answers
What are the three primary goals of TCCC?
The three primary goals of TCCC are to treat casualties, prevent additional casualties, and complete the mission. (paragraph 3-64)
What must Service members do when they encounter an unconscious or injured casualty?
When a nonmedical Service member encounters an unconscious or injured casualty, they must quickly assess the situation and casualty's condition to determine if it's safe and if immediate first aid measures are necessary to prevent further injury or death. (paragraph 3-65)
How long should first aid continue after it is initiated?
Once first aid is initiated, efforts should continue without interruption until medical personnel take over. (paragraph 3-65)
What must a casualty collection point have?
The CCP should be established with: A day and night marking system. A triage point for entry into and exit from the CCP to track casualties and control access. Properly marked evacuation categories for day and night (non-tactical or tactical) operations. A killed in action (KIA) area away from the other casualties. A medical resupply area. A helicopter landing zone (commonly known as HLZ). (paragraph 1-28)
What is required after a needle decompression of the chest?
As with all other treatment given, it is critical to document all interventions on DD Form 1380. (paragraph 6-37)