How frequently is the TCCC published?

The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines are published every four years to ensure that the training and procedures remain current with the latest medical research and battlefield practices. This four-year cycle allows for comprehensive review and incorporation of advancements in trauma care, ensuring that all personnel are adequately trained according to the most effective, evidence-based protocols available.

Establishing a longer interval helps maintain consistency in training while also allowing enough time for the medical community to evaluate and incorporate new techniques and data. Changes in protocols, best practices, and the evolving nature of combat medicine can thus be systematically addressed at each publication cycle, ensuring that medical personnel are always equipped with the most relevant and effective skills for providing care in combat situations.