Which brigade support medical company platoon handles triage and patient disposition?

• A. Evacuation Platoon
• B. Treatment Platoon
• C. Ambulance Platoon
• D. Medical Logistics Platoon

Answer: (B)

Triage and deciding what happens to a patient next are responsibilities of the Treatment Platoon. This team is tasked with the initial clinical assessment, rapid stabilization, and prioritization of injuries based on severity. They determine the disposition for each patient—whether they can be treated and returned to duty at the brigade level, require further care within the brigade’s medical system, or need evacuation to a higher echelon of care.

Understanding the roles helps fit the bigger picture of how a Brigade Support Medical Company operates: the Evacuation Platoon handles moving patients from the point of injury toward treatment; the Ambulance Platoon provides the actual transport to treatment facilities; and the Medical Logistics Platoon manages supplies, equipment, and records. The key point is that triage and disposition decisions happen at the Treatment Platoon, making it the central node for deciding a patient’s next step.