What best describes a "Hasty" tourniquet in Care under Fire?

A "hasty" tourniquet refers to a quick and efficient method of controlling severe bleeding from a limb in situations where conventional methods may be too time-consuming or impractical, especially during the Care under Fire phase of TCCC. The correct understanding of a "hasty" tourniquet is that it is applied over the clothing, positioned high on the limb (proximal to the bleeding site), and tightened securely to stop arterial and venous blood flow effectively.

In the context of Care under Fire, applying the tourniquet high on the limb ensures that it targets the major arteries and veins, reducing blood loss quickly. The term "high and tight" emphasizes placement above the wound and the need for sufficient pressure to occlude blood vessels while still allowing for potential evacuation of the casualty to a safer environment for further care. This is crucial in combat scenarios where time is critical, and the victim may be exposed to ongoing threats.

This understanding highlights the importance of rapid response and effective techniques in the chaotic environment of combat medicine. Other options do not capture the critical aspects of tourniquet application during urgent bleeding control in tactical environments.