HMC-FMF-PJ
05-28-2007, 01:06
I have a challenge for all FMF Doc's regarding the new Combat Casualty Care IFAK video...
http://www.corpsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6693
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=765
In my opinion, the new video provides some good examples and valuable information, but there were also things that made me cringe. I can see plenty of "could have been done better" or "we don't do it that way" moments in the video both medically and tactically. Rather than rattle off my critique, I am challenging you to develop your own and share it with everyone.
After you have viewed the video please take a moment to post a comment and pass on some knowledge.
What was done right? (PRO)
What could have been done better? (CON)
Do you use or recommend an alternate technique? (ALT)
(Is it a Corpman only technique or can nonmedical personnel do it too?)
Is there a suggestion, reminder, or "here's something to think about" type comment you would like to make?
For instance, scenario #1, injury #1:
*****
PRO: "Press the fight!" Fire superiority is the best preventive medicine during a firefight.
CON: Dumping your supplies on the ground is a BAD habit to develop!
ALT-MED: All Marines must carry a CAT (tourniquet) in a standard readily accessible location. During a firefight with bullets flying, a one handed tourniquet is most often the best option until the tactical situation is under control. For injury #1 (GSW R bicep) I think I would go for a CAT until there was a lull in the fight or I was confident a bad guy wasn’t going to run into the room with me.
ALT-TAC: Even when positioned within a courtyard or alcove, it is best to utilize any available cover between you and the likely danger point. Bullets and grenades fly through open doorways unrestricted and both of these Marines would be out in the open if a bad guy decided to come through the curtain to join them.
*****
Feel free to write as much as you like and be as critical as you please. You can cover the entire video or just a specific injury, but please write something. The idea is to share experience and knowledge while developing your own tool box of skills. Many of your Marines are going to view this video and you may even use it as a training aid in a class. You need to be able to answer their questions about the video intelligently and you need to be able to provide a better way of doing things that fits your particular scenario.
Do not get me wrong. This is a good video and has real value as a training tool for both Marines and Corpsmen. However, most OIF vets and FMF Doc's should readily be able to provide quite a few suggestions for improvement that others could benefit from.
REMEMBER: Train your Marines as if your life depends on it because some day it might!
("click-an-ad" as you leave... )
http://www.corpsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6693
http://www.quantico.usmc.mil/Sentry/StoryView.aspx?SID=765
In my opinion, the new video provides some good examples and valuable information, but there were also things that made me cringe. I can see plenty of "could have been done better" or "we don't do it that way" moments in the video both medically and tactically. Rather than rattle off my critique, I am challenging you to develop your own and share it with everyone.
After you have viewed the video please take a moment to post a comment and pass on some knowledge.
What was done right? (PRO)
What could have been done better? (CON)
Do you use or recommend an alternate technique? (ALT)
(Is it a Corpman only technique or can nonmedical personnel do it too?)
Is there a suggestion, reminder, or "here's something to think about" type comment you would like to make?
For instance, scenario #1, injury #1:
*****
PRO: "Press the fight!" Fire superiority is the best preventive medicine during a firefight.
CON: Dumping your supplies on the ground is a BAD habit to develop!
ALT-MED: All Marines must carry a CAT (tourniquet) in a standard readily accessible location. During a firefight with bullets flying, a one handed tourniquet is most often the best option until the tactical situation is under control. For injury #1 (GSW R bicep) I think I would go for a CAT until there was a lull in the fight or I was confident a bad guy wasn’t going to run into the room with me.
ALT-TAC: Even when positioned within a courtyard or alcove, it is best to utilize any available cover between you and the likely danger point. Bullets and grenades fly through open doorways unrestricted and both of these Marines would be out in the open if a bad guy decided to come through the curtain to join them.
*****
Feel free to write as much as you like and be as critical as you please. You can cover the entire video or just a specific injury, but please write something. The idea is to share experience and knowledge while developing your own tool box of skills. Many of your Marines are going to view this video and you may even use it as a training aid in a class. You need to be able to answer their questions about the video intelligently and you need to be able to provide a better way of doing things that fits your particular scenario.
Do not get me wrong. This is a good video and has real value as a training tool for both Marines and Corpsmen. However, most OIF vets and FMF Doc's should readily be able to provide quite a few suggestions for improvement that others could benefit from.
REMEMBER: Train your Marines as if your life depends on it because some day it might!
("click-an-ad" as you leave... )