Give a casualty report (CASREP) - Skill - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

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FM/BS-831.V1.02 - Give a casualty report (CASREP)

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When reporting casualties, use the following format:

[number of immediate casualties] immediate
[number of immediate casualties] delayed
[number of immediate casualties] minimal
[number of immediate casualties] KIA
(request medical assistance)

Note the order and wording corresponds with FM/BS-188 - Identify the triage category of a patient

Last major change:

Initial conversion.

Published by Sgt Jochem on 20/07/2025 at 11:05

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FM/BS-831.V1.01 - Give a casualty report (CASREP)

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When reporting casualties, use the following format:

[number of immediate casualties] immediate
[number of immediate casualties] delayed
[number of immediate casualties] minimal
[number of immediate casualties] KIA
(request medical assistance)

Note the order and wording corresponds with FM/BS-188 - Identify the triage category of a patient

Published by Sgt Jochem on 20/07/2025 at 11:04

Skill

FM/BS-831.V1.00 - Give a Structured Casualty Report (CASREP)

Skill

INITIATE: Identify the requesting party and acknowledge the request.

Example:
1-0: "1-2, this is 1-0, send CASREP."
1-2: "1-0, this is 1-2, WAIT OUT."

GATHER: Take 30 to 60 seconds to collect accurate information on casualties.
REPORT: Deliver the CASREP using triage categories in the following order:
- Immediate: Life-threatening injuries requiring urgent care.
- Delayed: Serious but not life-threatening injuries.
- Minimal: Minor injuries requiring minimal care.
- KIA (Killed in Action): Number of deceased.

Triage states in accordance with FM/BS-188 - Identify the triage category of a patient

Example CASREP: 1-2: "1-0, this is 1-2. CASREP: 1 Immediate, 2 Delayed, 1 Minimal, 1 KIA"

REQUEST (if needed): Include a request for assistance if required.

Example: 1-2: “1-0, this is 1-2. CASREP: 1 Immediate, 2 Delayed, 1 Minimal, 1 KIA - request medical assistance.”

By following this structure, leaders and medical units can quickly assess and respond to casualty situations, improving the overall effectiveness and survivability of the unit.

Published by LtCol James on 11/02/2025 at 01:32