21 January 2016 with Change 2 dated Dec 2018

(* As a bonus, this book also includes the older 2002 version of "First Aid".  Some people consider this older version better).

Training Circular (TC) 4-02.1 provides first aid techniques and guidance for Soldiers. Implementation of the techniques presented in this publication enable Soldiers to render first aid and prevent greater harm to injured Soldiers.

The principal audience for TC 4-02.1 is commanders, subordinate leaders, individual Soldiers, Department of Defense (DOD) civilians and contractors.

Training Circular 4-02.1 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.

Because medical personnel will not always be readily available, nonmedical Soldiers must rely on themselves and other Soldiers’ skills and knowledge of first aid methods to render aid until medical assistance arrives. First aid is given until medical care provided by medically trained personnel such as a combat medic or other health care provider arrives.

Training Circular 4-02.1 provides first aid procedures for nonmedical personnel in environments from home station to combat situations. This publication is meant to be used by trainers and individuals being trained based on common first aid tasks.

Training Circular 4-02.1 is designed to facilitate training and first aid competencies by bridging first aid training across the spectrum of assignments from training to permanent duty station and deployment.

This is a complete revision of FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I) that transforms the publication to an Army training circular.

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.