What should you do if a fellow cadet is injured but conscious?

• A. Continue the drill and report later.
• B. Take photos for later.
• C. Stop, assess the injury, provide basic first aid within your training, and seek adult supervision.
• D. Ignore it and keep moving.

Answer: (C)

When someone is injured but conscious, the priority is safety and immediate care within what you’re trained to do. Stop the drill, assess the injury, provide basic first aid you’ve learned, and summon an adult supervisor. This approach helps prevent further harm, ensures you don’t overlook serious issues, and gets proper help as soon as possible.

In practice, that means check the scene for safety, approach the person, get their consent if possible, and look for life-threatening problems first. If there’s bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean material. If a limb might be injured, immobilize it within your training and avoid moving them unless there’s danger. Keep them warm and comfortable while you monitor their condition and wait for a supervisor. The goal is to stabilize and get professional help promptly.

Options that would continue the drill, take photos, or ignore the incident lack the essential focus on the cadet’s safety and proper care, which is why they aren’t appropriate.