081-831-1055 (SL4) - Ensure Unit Combat Lifesaver Requirements Are Met
Standards: Conducted the combat lifesaver program in accordance with AR 350-1, paragraph 4-12 and subcourse IS0826.

1.   Research information on the combat lifesaver program.

a. Read AR 350-1, paragraph 4-12.  The address to access the AR is—

http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r350_1.pdf

b.         Read AMEDDC&S information about the combat lifesaver program and course options.  The program is downloadable from the following address—http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/clsp

c. Read DA Pam 350-59, Combat Lifesaver Section, section VIII. The address to access the Pam is—

http://www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/p350-59.pdf

2.   Determine the number of personnel who need to be trained.  Check local unit personnel training records to determine the number of qualified combat lifesavers and distribution of the CLs by squad.  (See step 9, Ensure combat lifesavers maintain proficiency.)

Note.  There should be at least one combat lifesaver per squad, crew, or equivalent-size unit.

Note.  If there are too few soldiers to be trained, check other units in the area about combining students for the course.  There is the possibility you may have too many students requiring more frequent classes until the required number are trained.

Note.  Recommend that all qualified combat lifesavers notify the combat lifesaver coordinator as soon as a new assignment notification is received.  This will allow the coordinator to schedule training of replacement combat lifesavers.  A list could be generated by S-1 PAC that shows personnel PCS/ETS and CL status.

3.   Contact the appropriate staff surgeon combat lifesaver program supervisor at corps/division/brigades and separate brigade-size units.  The coordination should be accomplished prior to the start of training.

Note.  A phone call, e-mail, or memorandum giving notification of intent to conduct a course is normally sufficient.  In real life the PAs at the Bn level are aware of the training for local units and the Bn senior medical NCO will probably run the course.

4.   Identify and appoint a qualified Instructor and assistants as applicable.

a. Estimate the number of instructors/assistants required.

Note.  The surgeon combat lifesaver supervisor or an experienced CL instructor should be able to give you an idea of the student to teacher ratio.  Also, if you can obtain a copy of the lesson plans in IS0826, you can determine the number of instructors and assistants required for each lesson.

b. If a qualified instructor is not available from the unit being trained, request training instructor support from the next higher command surgeon or local medical treatment facility.

Note.  The primary instructor will be at least a senior medical NCO and either hold primary 91W, 18D or be a licensed paramedic (state or national), registered nurse, physician assistant, or physician.  The instructor for the intravenous infusion lesson must be an expert in administering IVs and qualified to handle emergencies that could arise when students practice initiating IVs.  (This can be a senior 91W, 18D, LPN, EMT-1 or P, RN, PA or MD.)  For the IV portion, the student/instructor ratio needs to be two students per instructor.

5.   Enroll selected unit personnel in the combat lifesaver training course at least eight weeks before group instruction begins.

Note.  Tell the soldiers they can receive eight promotion points for successful completion of the combat lifesaver course.

a. Cover letter signed by battalion commander or a lieutenant colonel or higher (see example).

EXAMPLE OF A COVER LETTER

(LETTERHEAD)

ABCD-EFG-H (XXX)

Date

MEMORANDUM FOR Commander, U.S. Army Training Support Center, ATTN: ATIC-DLS, Fort Eustis, Virginia 23628-001.

SUBJECT: Enrollment of Students and Instructor in Combat Lifesaver Course

1. Request enrollment of the instructor and students as indicated in the Combat Lifesaver Course.

2. Please code student enrollment applications as indicated on the student roster.

3. Send all printed materials in care of Group Leader SFC Robert B. James, 1^st Battalion, 509^th Infantry, APO NY 09168.

 For the commander

JOHN J. JONES

Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry

Commanding

2 Encl

1. DA Form 145

2. Student roster

b.         Complete one DA Form 145 enrolling the primary instructor in IS0826 (http://www.usapa.army.mil/forms/).

(1)  Include a list of assistant instructors, if any.

(2)  Provide the instructor and assistant instructors retirement year ending date (RYE) if applicable Army National Guard (ARNG) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR).

(3)  The "student" address on DA Form 145 is the primary instructor's address.  All subcourse materials will be sent to the primary instructor.

(4)  Attach a student roster (see table 081-831-1055-1) with the DA Form 145.  List the name, rank, social security number, and unit of each student.  For ARNG or USAR, include the retirement year ending (RYE) date.

Table 081-831-1055-1.  Example of a Student Roster

The following students are to be enrolled in the Combat Lifesaver Course

SSN

Name

Component Code

Branch

Rank

111-11-1111

Ames, Adam A

10

SGT

222-22-2222

Baker, Bruce B

9

CPL

333-33-3333

Clay, Charles C

3

CPL

444-44-4444

Dough, David D

3

SGT

555-55-5555

Edwards, Earnest E

3

CPL

666-66-6666

Frost, Frank F

3

PFC

777-77-7777

Gains, Gary G

3

CPL

888-88-8888

Haines, Harold H

3

CPL

999-99-9999

Kelly, Keith K

3

CPL

111-22-3333

Locke, Larry L

3

CPL

444-55-6666

Manne, Morris M

3

SGT

777-88-9999

Nay, Ned N

3

SGT

111-00-1111

Peach, Paul P

3

CPL

222-23-4444

Ray, Ralph R

3

SSG

999-88-7777

Smith, Stanley S

2

QM

1LT

(5)  Have the DA Form 145 signed by a responsible official who has the authority to requisition or acquire the necessary medical equipment and supplies in support of the training.

6.   Obtain equipment and supplies.

a. Course equipment and supplies (see table 081-831-1055-2).  Items such as intravenous infusion (IV) trainers may need to be purchased.  (Check with local medical treatment facilities first.)  You can also check with your local Training/Visual Information Support Center (T/VISC) concerning these items.

Table 081-831-1055-2. Combat Lifesaver Program
Proposed List of Course Supplies for Six Students

The following items and quantities are required to train six combat lifesaver students

#2 Lead pencils

1 box for written test and notes

Dressing, field

12

Cravat

12