a. Initiate a U.S. Field Medical Card (FMC), DD Form 1380.

If a tourniquet was applied, enter “Yes” in Block 21. Include the time and date of application. Record any other procedures (field and pressure dressings applied, for example) in Block 20. Instructions for initiating the FMC are given in Subcourse MD0920, Medical Records and Sick Call Procedures.

b. Evacuate the casualty to a medical treatment facility. Use the wire on the FMC to attach the original card to the casualty’s clothing before evacuating the casualty. Keep the duplicate (white sheet) in the FMC pad.