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Relief-in-Place Operations
Staging Base Relief-in-Place
Ranger units have been continuously deployed to combat since October of 2001. Units conduct relief-in-place operations
as Ranger units deploy to and re-deploy from the area of operations. It is critical that the unit pass on everything possible
that it has learned, experienced and coordinated with the incoming unit. By no means does this relinquish responsibility of
the incoming unit to confirm and conduct further coordination. Ensure you provide a good turnover to the incoming team.
Keep in mind, you will be the incoming Medic on your next rotation and would expect the same.
Tactical Relief-in-Place
Ranger units may turn over a target or seized terrain to a follow-on unit. Until the incoming unit makes adjustments to its
tactical plan, it is best for them to assume the positions and procedures previously conducted. The senior Ranger tacti-
cal medical provider will link up with their counterpart of the incoming unit and provide as much information as possible
TACTICAL RELIEF-IN-PLACE
■ Current primary and alternate CCPs and HLZs
■ Current external evacuation assets and receiving medical facilities supporting the area and any problems encoun-
tered.
■ Ensure the incoming unit understands the capabilities and limitations of supporting evacuation and medical
treatment facilities.
■ Where, how many, and what types of casualties sustained during the previous operation.
■ Any health trends that the relieving unit should be aware of.
■ Potential hazards to unit personnel such as contaminated water or HAZMAT.
■ Turnover of detainees or EPWs should include any medical conditions noted.

SECTION 7

234 SECTION 7 MEDICAL PLANNING & CASUALTY COLLECTION OPERATIONS