Page 243 - 2022 Ranger Medic Handbook

CCP OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
■ 1SG/PSG is responsible for casualty movement and everything outside the CCP
➢ Provides for CCP structure and organization (may be color coded with Chemlights)
➢ Maintains C2 and battlefield situational awareness
➢ Controls aid & litter teams, and establishes security
➢ Strips, bags, tags, organizes, and maintains casualty equipment outside of treatment area as possible
➢ Ensures reallocation of equipment as required (weapons systems, etc.)
➢ Accountable for tracking casualties and equipment into and out of CCP and provides reports to higher
➢ Casualties move through CCP entrance/exit choke point which should be marked with an IR Chemlight
■ Medical personnel are responsible for everything inside the CCP
➢ Triage officer sorts and organizes casualties at choke point into appropriate treatment categories
➢ Medical officers and/or Medics organize medical equipment/supplies and render treatment to casualties
➢ Directs ARFRs, RFRs, A&L Teams assist with treatment and packaging of casualties
■ Minimal casualties should remain with original element or assist with CCP security if possible
■ KIAs should remain with original element or be transported to the BLOC
■ All CCP personnel:
• Maintain security
• Maintain adequate treatment
• Maintain situational awareness
• Maintain organization
• Maintain control of equipment & supplies

CCP WITHIN A BUILDING GUIDELINES
■ Ensure building is cleared and secured
■ Enter and assess the building prior to receiving casualties
➢ Use largest rooms
➢ Consider litter/Skedco movement (can you do it in the area?)
➢ Separate rooms for treatment categories?
➢ Determine location of choke point/triage
➢ Minimize congestion
■ Remove/re-locate furniture or obstructions
■ Color-code rooms to treatment categories (mark doors, etc.) SECTION 7

2022 RANGER MEDIC HANDBOOK 229