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differences in the proceedings in the tactical en- vironment depending on the lighting conditions. The theoretical and practical exams are held on the last day of the training. During the first, the- oretical exam, all questions are asked in the open form – there is no opportunity to "chose at ran- dom", as it may happen in the case of a test. The exam usually consists of eight expanded ques- tions. The practical part follows a prepared tactical scenario in which the medic must select proper equipment for his mission – upon reporting a readiness, he receives a report connected with performing a specified task. He has at his dispos- al only his "assistant" who performs only simple non-medial activities and one operator who may help in carrying the stretchers. All remaining ac- tivities, the medic provides by himself, but bodily functions are recorded and checked up by the in- structors. When you make single critical error or three minor during a practical exam, you fail. One exam retake is permitted – if a student does not pass, he receives only a certificate of participation in the course, not a certificate of its completion. To sum up – there is no space for making mis- takes because in real life, the combat medic will not be offered the second chance to save life of his team mates. Each procedure must be completed in 100%. After all, all combat medics should be guided by a leading idea of the American PJ's: "That others may live". Combat Trauma Management Course