First Responder Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org
first responder
Term Source:
JP 4-02
(Health Service Support)
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1.) A primary health care provider who provides immediate clinical care and stabilization in preparation for evacuation to the next health service support capability in the roles of care, and treats Service members for common acute minor illnesses.
See Also:
- related first responder care
- see also evacuation
- see also essential care
In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Term Classification: logistics
Source:
Department of Defence, Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Term sourced from JP 4-02: Health Service Support, updated July 2012 View source document
This term is marked as active and was last updated in 2015
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