What does TCCC stand for?

• A. Tactical Combat Casualty Class
• B. Tactical Combat Casualty Counseling
• C. Tactical Combat Casualty Care
• D. Tactical Combat Crew Care

Answer: (C)

Tactical Combat Casualty Care is the standard military medical doctrine for battlefield, prehospital care. This expansion emphasizes providing life-saving care to casualties in a combat environment, where medics must manage injuries quickly under threat. The term reflects the focus on care rather than training, counseling, or other activities, which is why it’s the established title used in DoD and Army medical training. Other phrasings diverge from the recognized terminology, so they don’t fit the official name of the program.