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Care Under Fire









          •  Initial	phase	of	care	at	the	point	of	injury





          •  Team	is	still	receiving	enemy	fire





          •  Typically	continue	to	fight	rather	than	stop



               returning	fire	to	care	for	wounded





          •  Self-aid	or	buddy-aid	for	wounded;	limited	to



               application	of	tourniquet





          •  Very	limited	or	no	medical	equipment	available
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