ATP 4-02.4 — Medical Platoon
ATP 4-02.4 governs medical platoon capabilities, organization, employment, and Army Health System support to battalion-level operations.
- Publication number: ATP 4-02.4
- Title: MEDICAL PLATOON
- Date: 05/12/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It presents Role 1 care, tactical combat casualty care, casualty evacuation, medical evacuation, threats, command and control, sustainment, and support across operational environments. It requires established and rehearsed mass casualty plans, detailed medical planning, and training considerations for battalion-level Army Health System support.
Topics covered
- Role 1 Army Health System support
- Tactical combat casualty care
- Casualty evacuation
- Medical platoon task organization
- Army Health System support to operations
- Patient decontamination
- Medical supply operations
- Detainee health care
Questions and answers
How is the medical platoon organized?
The platoon is organized with a headquarters section, a treatment squad (two treatment teams), an ambulance squad, and a combat medic section. (paragraph 1-52)
What must planners do for mass casualty situations during offensive operations?
Effective management of MASCAL situations depends on established and rehearsed MASCAL plans and detailed medical planning. (paragraph 3-4)
What resupply techniques do medical platoons use?
There are five techniques medical platoons utilize to conduct resupply operations: tailgate, service station, inposition, pre-positioned, and aerial. (paragraph 4-93)
When are formal after action reviews generally conducted?
Commanders generally conduct formal AAR after completing a mission. (paragraph 2-204)
What support do forward distribution teams provide?
The forward distribution teams (FDTs) will assist customers in their area of responsibility with MEDLOG automated information system, also known as AIS, and provide in-transit visibility. (paragraph 1-197)