MCRP 4-11.1C — Multiservice Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Treatment Of...

MCRP 4-11.1C governs multiservice tactics, techniques, and procedures for treatment of biological warfare agent casualties.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 4-11.1C
  • Title: MULTISERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR TREATMENT OF...
  • Date: 15 Dec 2015
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCRP 4-11.1C covers biological warfare agents, casualty recognition, infection control, medical reporting, specimen collection, and identification technologies. It includes treatment, prevention, surveillance, warning and detection, and management of bacterial, viral, and toxin agents.

Applies to: This publication has been prepared under our direction for use by our respective commands and other commands as appropriate.

Topics covered

  • Biological warfare agents
  • Biological agent recognition
  • Infection control
  • Medical countermeasures
  • Specimen collection
  • Medical reporting
  • Bacterial, viral, and toxin agents
  • Biological agent identification

Questions and answers

What does MCRP 4-11.1C say about creating novel biological pathogens?

The Scowcroft Memorandum authorized vulnerability studies but not the creation of novel pathogens or weaponization techniques for purposes of threat assessment. (paragraph 1-19)

Who must report occurrences of urgent or significant public health conditions?

Health officials of the U.S. Armed Forces medical departments are required to centrally report all occurrences of conditions with urgent or significant public health and/or military operational implications. (paragraph 2-23)

What is required to develop an effective defense against biological warfare?

Adequate, accurate, and timely intelligence is required in order to develop an effective defense against BW. (paragraph 2-11)

What precautions apply to handling, treating, and moving active anthrax cases?

Employ standard precautions for handling, treating, and moving all active cases. (paragraph 3-17)

How must specimens be collected during convalescence or terminal stages?

Specimens must be taken during convalescence, the terminal stages of infection or toxicosis or postmortem during autopsy. (paragraph 1-22)

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