Gents-
I came across this chat while at the SOMA meeting 2004. I represent the USMC on the Committee for TCCC. I noticed a lot of valid questions about the program and some issues on what is taught. If I could provide a brief outline, you can fire any questions, concerns, requests my way in the future.
1. TCCC was born out of the SOF experience in Mogadishu
2. SOCOM currently endorses TCCC and trains all departing SOF units in TCCC principles. SOCOM also provides essential supplies.
3. TCCC is spreading to the USMC and beyond. TCCC is a mindset, not a rigid set of rules. It attempts to train medics, corpsmen, and warfighters on how to save lives during the battle. Obviously, there is more to it.
4. The Committee on TCCC is composed of trauma surgeons, ER physicians, Delta medics, SOF medics, PJs, and a few good ole Navy docs. Almost all have seen combat. All have seen death. They know their stuff.
5. TCCC guidelines and ppt presentations can be found on the NOMI (Naval Opeational Medical Institute) website- just google search.
6. TCCC is being used in Afghanistan and Iraq and is saving lives.
Feel free to contact me for more specifics. Thanks for the service and thanks for pressing the important issues.
LT David Callaway
Third Radio Battalion
US Marine Forces Pacific