HM1 Austin Peevey Reflects on His Use of TCCC During Operation Enduring Freedom

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Austin Peevey, a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) instructor assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Pensacola, reflects on his experience providing care during a mass-casualty incident in Afghanistan in 2011. Peevey credits the repetitive, high-stress training he received before deployment with preparing him to treat multiple casualties under chaotic conditions. His combat experience strengthened his clinical skills and ultimately shaped his approach as a TCCC instructor, where he now uses lessons learned in the field to prepare the next generation of