2/300 FA
Battalion Aid Station
MASS-CASUALTY SOP
INTRODUCTION
This incident plan for 2/300 FA Battalion Aid Station (BAS), has been developed in
order to respond to massive incidents involving multiple casualties. Mass casualties
occur when the numbers of patients overwhelm the local medical resources in place.
Examples of these incidents may result from vehicular accidents, fire related hazards,
hazardous resources, and is deemed necessary by the 2/300 FA Physician Assistant (PA).
This plan assigns responsibilities and makes the best use of available medical resources at
the BAS. It is the purpose of this SOP to familiarize personnel with this plan and enable
them to follow the proper procedures to provide effective response and Level I and II
medical care.
PURPOSE: To ensure proper triage, medical treatment, and necessary evacuation of
casualties.
1. INTRODUCTION: This plan shall be placed into action in the event of any
incident that results in mass casualties or deemed necessary by the 2/300 FA PA
or his representative.
a. MANPOWER/EQUIPMENT: BAS personnel shall supply all
medical resources for any incident which involves casualties that occur
within our AO. In the event that an incident arises and exceeds the
ability to provide adequate medical care, the PA shall coordinate with
all assets within close proximity to receive additional resources.
b. COMMAND and CONTROL: 2/300 FA BAS shall provide Level II
medical care to any and all casualties during any incident and shall
coordinate any additional medical/non-medical resources needed
directly with higher levels of care.
2. NOTIFICATION;
a. Once an incident is identified, the Commander or his representative
will notify the BAS with the type of incident, location, approximately
number of casualties, types of injuries, and scene security level.
b. Upon notification of an incident, all BAS personnel will muster on
station and begin preparation for the receiving of patients.
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