TACTiCAl MEDiCAl TriAgE SYSTEM - Harris Corporation

TACtical MEDical triage SYSTEM
For Soldier and Small Unit Operations

Photo credit: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joanna Hensley
The manual method of documenting
battlefield injuries is no longer sufficient

Packaged Systems
A simpler approach to C4ISR systems procurement
Quickly capturing and communicating medical data are
critical challenges that are not being effectively met on
today’s battlefield. There is a compelling need to send
medical information back to a triage station before an injured
patient arrives for care. The Tactical Medical Triage System
leverages Harris’ handheld computing and wideband networking
radio capabilities to record soldiers’ medical data in the field and
deliver it to doctors in real time, while automatically updating a
remote medical database.
Procuring a complex Command, Control, Communications, and
Computers (C4) system is usually no easy matter. Too often
customers spend substantial time and resources, only to find
themselves behind schedule and over budget with a system that
does not meet their requirements. Harris Corporation’s new,
simplified approach to C4ISR* systems procurement uses preengineered
system configurations that provide fast, cost-effective
solutions to today’s most critical operational needs, such as
tactical medical triage.
Instead of designing a unique system for every customer, Harris
has developed a comprehensive family of preconfigured systems.
Each system is fully integrated and includes all equipment, cables,
software, and manuals, with training and installation available.
Every system has undergone extensive testing and can be relied
upon to meet its objectives.
This executive summary describes the Tactical Medical Triage
System and outlines the advantages of our packaged C4ISR
systems:
l Low Risk – Field proven and comprehensively tested systems
provide existing, cost-effective solutions
l Fast Delivery – Complete systems can be delivered in a matter
of months to meet urgent operational needs
l Simplified Procurement – Systems can be purchased as
off-the-shelf items, eliminating long system definition and
development phases
l Phased Implementation – Packaged systems form building
blocks that enable the incremental acquisition of capability
l Flexibility – Packaged systems are readily customized and can
be integrated by in-country partners
All this from Harris, a company with over 50 years of large-scale
international communications systems experience, the most
comprehensive range of tactical communications products, and
world-class systems engineering and integration capabilities.
*C4ISR = Command, Control, Communications, Computers,
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
Contact Harris now to discuss your C4ISR systems needs:
www.harris.com/systems
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THE OPERATIONAL challenge
Seamless capture and transfer of medical data
to save lives on the battlefield
Combat medics must not only treat patients under
battlefield conditions, but also document the injuries
and their treatment. This information needs to be rapidly
dispatched to a medical center so that time-critical care can be
planned and provided. Currently there is no integrated system
that supports both the recording and transmission of this
medical data in theater. Doctors are therefore not receiving this
important—sometimes lifesaving—information quickly enough
to effectively manage treatment.
Today’s in-field data capture methods do not provide a quick and
efficient means for recording medical information. The standard
method is to simply write on a patient’s body or a paper form
with a grease pencil. More advanced methods involve using a
PDA to generate an electronic record, but these have numerous
drawbacks. The complicated user interface makes them
cumbersome and difficult to use. In fact, the process of collecting
data at the time of an injury typically requires extensive use of
both hands. This can interfere with overall patient care or require
additional assistance for transcription.
Another major drawback with current systems is that the injury
and treatment data remains with the patient or medic; this
information can be easily lost or compromised in the field.
Doctors are therefore not prepared to immediately treat the
patient, and critical care is delayed while the pertinent data is
collected again.
Many militaries have established medical data repositories
to ensure that injury data and medical treatment information
are available for follow-on treatments, rehabilitation, and
determination of wartime benefits. Since the data manually
captured at the point of injury does not automatically populate
a centralized data repository, the medic must manually enter
the information into a computer at the treatment facility. Any
information that was recorded on a PDA-based system also
requires an additional step to synchronize it with the database,
since current devices do not transmit the data over tactical radio
networks.
The main liabilities of the current systems include:
l Inability to supply triage data to doctors prior to patient arrival
l Manual data entry methods that require the use of one or
both hands
l Inability to wirelessly transmit data to or update medical
databases
l Documentation of medical status requires additional steps
l Data from the point of injury is often lost or damaged,
possibly impacting outcomes
The optimal solution would convey medical triage data from field
medics to waiting doctors—and into the healthcare system at
large—with a design that is both cost-effective and adaptable to

Every second counts when a soldier has
been injured, and the Tactical Medical
Triage System ensures that critical data
flows to the next level of care quickly
and efficiently
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army. Photo credit: Sgt. Jesse Houk
changes in technology. Additionally, it should provide enhanced
capabilities to allow medics to capture this data easily and
efficiently, in parallel with patient care.
With its Tactical Medical Triage System that features an intuitive,
voice-driven user interface, Harris provides a stand-alone
solution that also can be integrated into a larger network of our
wideband radios. In short, the system enables more responsive
and effective treatment at the time of injury and facilitates
medical record-keeping.
The Harris Tactical Medical Triage System
provides medics:
l Real-Time Data Transfer – With seamless transmission of
pictures, audio, and medical records from the point of injury
over the Harris network infrastructure and automatic update
of centralized data repositories
l E-Records from Standard Forms – Generates and updates
records based on standard forms such as the Tactical Combat
Casualty Care Card (TCCC) and Field Medical Card (DD-1380)
l “Store and Forward” Capability – Safeguards data by
automatically storing medical information locally when
communications are not available, and pushing records to the
database when the link is restored
l Extended Capabilities – Providing on-the-move access to
applications such as medical reference and medical supply
inventory programs
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solution overview
Improving continuity of care on the battlefield
The Tactical Medical Triage System uses the advanced
networking capabilities of the new Falcon III family of
tactical radio products and the Harris Ruggedized Tablet
running the specialized TacMed application. This IP-based system
can collect and distribute data from the point of injury to its final
destination.
In a typical scenario, an injury occurs in theater and a medic is
deployed to the location. He captures the details of both the
injury and treatment through the TacMed application, using the
hands-free interface while providing medical care.
Once all the necessary information is recorded, it is disseminated
to a medevac helicopter (if required), triage station, and
centralized database using a tactical communications link,
ensuring continuity of patient care.
The next-level care facilities can receive medical information from
multiple deployed Tactical Medical Triage Systems. Doctors and
other health care professionals are able to view and analyze the
medical data before incoming patients arrive for care.
Key Features:
l Easy-to-Use, Intuitive Interface – Multiple means of
collecting medical information—including voice-driven,
hands-free input—allows medics to perform critical job
functions and generate electronic medical records at the same
time.
l Open Standards, IP-Based Communications – Allows
networked distribution and access of medical information
across Harris tactical radios and other equipment, overcoming
existing architecture gaps.
l Scalability – The network can be expanded simply by
deploying multiple instances of the Tactical Medical Triage
System or by adding system components at any site.
l Flexible Connectivity – The Harris integrated radio
networking waveforms and communications products
automatically establish self-forming, self-healing, mesh
networks that enable medics to route medical information
to a forward deployed triage station.
l Customized Off-the-Shelf Availability – The Tactical
Medical Triage System is a Harris packaged system based on
ruggedized military equipment. It is available for delivery now
and can be readily customized as required.

Photo credit: U.S. Navy photo by
Special Warfare Operator 1st Class
(SEAL) Joel Beam
To facilitate continuity of care, the patient’s vitals, onsite treatment,
and other details enter the health care system at the point of injury
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low-risk solution
The Tactical Medical Triage System
is ready for delivery
A
standard Tactical Medical Triage System includes sufficient
equipment for two medics to independently collect intheater
medical data and disseminate it in real time to a
forward deployed triage station.
The standard system can typically be delivered within four
months and includes:
l Two handheld dismount kits, each with a Multiband
Networking Handheld (MBNH) and a Haris Ruggedized
Tablet with the Harris TacMed application
l A relay data kit which includes a Multiband Networking
Radio (MBNR) in a vehicular configuration for relaying and
distributing the collected medical triage data
l A triage data kit which includes an MBNR and a Windowsbased
ruggedized laptop capable of securely receiving and
storing the collected medical data
The dismount kit enables the collection of data at the point of
injury via the TacMed application running on the tablet. This kit’s
handheld MBNH radio provides a means to transmit the medical
data in the form of voice, images and text to the triage station
through an Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2)
mobile, ad hoc IP data network. The relay kit supports the data
transport, while also providing additional ANW2 range for data
distribution, and the triage kit is where all data is received.
Through the use of both an MBNR and PC with the TacMed
database application, all of the medical information collected
at the point of injury is at the disposal of the doctors who need
it most.
This configuration is very flexible, and additional functionality
and alternate equipment sets are easily incorporated, either at
initial purchase or as a subsequent upgrade. Typical add-ons
include:
l Acquiring additional dismount, relay, or triage kits for larger
scale deployments
l Third-party Android applications such as medical reference
and inventory programs
Additional connectivity options are available including:
l Extended relay range using Harris SATCOM or High Capacity
Line-of-Sight radios
l Tactical cellular integration with Harris 3G or 4G LTE kits
which leverage the onboard cellular capabilities of the tablet
l Simultaneous distribution of medical data to multiple triage
stations
l Remote access to the medical data via an existing military
network or from a tactical operations center

Order
Received
Equipment
Procurement
60 days
Kit
Integration
15 days
Acceptance
Testing
15 days
Optional Installation
in Trailer or Vehicle
5 days
Training
5 days
Delivery
Complete
1 2 3 MONTHS
4
Shipping
10 days
Site
Acceptance
Testing
10 days
Order
Received
Equipment
Procurement
70 days Kit
Integration
15 days
Acceptance
Testing
15 days
Training
10 days
1 2 3
4
MONTHS
Typical Four-Month Delivery Schedule
Delivery
Complete
Shipping
10 days
Site
Acceptance
Testing
5 days
Low-Risk System Characteristics:
l Pre-engineered system implementation
l Integration risks are eliminated
l Standard interfaces and protocols ease incorporation of future enhancements
l Leverages the combat-proven Harris Falcon III ® radio technology
l Expandable, with ability to add features and equipment
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system description
Distributing medical triage data in a scalable
and cost-effective manner
The Tactical Medical Triage System supports dissemination
of electronic medical data in a hierarchical deployment
environment. Its primary function is to provide medical
information to doctors in theater in real time, enabling prompt
and effective treatment of battlefield injuries. In the example
deployment shown below, information collected by the medics
is transmitted to the relay and distributed to the triage center for
storage in a centralized database, for dissemination to doctors.
Medical data is collected in the field at the dismount level
using the Harris RF-3590 Ruggedized Tablet and Harris TacMed
application. Leveraging embedded voice recognition technology,
TacMed provides a voice-driven interface which allows hands-free
navigation and data entry. This provides the medic with full use
of both hands to care for patients.
Once the data is entered, the system’s built-in “store and
forward” capability safeguards the medical records locally on the
tablet when communications are not available; the information is
automatically pushed to the database when the link is restored.
The medic, relay, and triage levels are connected using the
Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) running on
the Harris radios. This mobile, ad hoc networking waveform
(MANET) enables simultaneous voice and data communications
for coordination or follow-up on any medical data transmitted.
To support rapid setup in the widest possible range of
applications, the Tactical Medical Triage System equipment
is delivered in lightweight, portable cases. Relay kits can be
installed in a variety of vehicles or deployed at fixed locations.
And the flexible design of the Harris networking radio waveforms
makes the system highly scalable; medical data distribution to
additional units is enabled by simply adding equipment at the
desired echelons.
In addition to the tactical radio products outlined above, the
dismount kits can be augmented with the Harris Tactical Cellular
System, providing 3G or 4G LTE. As shown in the diagram, triage
and relay sites can be optionally outfitted with vehicular and
portable Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) SATCOM and
High Capacity Line-of-Sight (HCLOS) kits.
An optional Tactical Operations Center (TOC) kit also can be
added to provide full integration into the tactical network.
This would provide storage to route all captured data back
to a centralized location, as well as the ability to retrieve any
previously generated information.
BGAN
Military
Network
HCLOS
ANW2
TOC
TRIAGE
ANW2
ANW2
RELAY
ANW2
DISMOUNT

Tactical Medical Triage System Configuration
TRIAGE KIT
TOC KIT
HCLOS KIT
RELAY KIT
VEHICULAR BGAN KIT
PORTABLE BGAN KIT
DISMOUNT KIT
TACTICAL CELLULAR KIT
MBNR DISMOUNT KIT
STANDARD CONFIGURATION
OPTIONAL CAPABILITIES
RF-7600P-SU501 Tactical Medical Triage System Equipment
Standard Configuration
Triage Kit (Qty 1)
Relay Kit (Qty 1)
Dismount Kit (Qty 2)
l RF-7800M-MP Multiband Networking Radio (MBNR) in a 50W Base Station configuration
including Vehicular amplifier adapter (VAA)
l Windows-based laptop with onboard storage and the TacMed database application for
management and distribution of collected medical data
l RF-7800M-MP MBNR in a 50W Vehicular System configuration
l VAA for vehicle power conditioning and external power output for accessories such as
loudspeakers and battery chargers
l RF-7800M-HH Multiband Networking Handheld (MBNH) including antennas, cables, carrying
case, spare battery, and charger
l RF-3590 Harris Ruggedized Tablet including charging and data cables, docking station and
connectors, spare battery, and battery charger
l TacMed Android Application
Optional Capabilities
l Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Kit
l HCLOS Kit
l Vehicular BGAN Kit
l Portable BGAN Kit
l Tactical Cellular Kit
l MBNR Dismount Kit
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ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
Harris tablets and wideband radios empower
the system’s advanced capabilities
The wideband nature of the Falcon III ® radios, along with
our advanced data processing and edge device capabilities,
enables Harris to provide an off-the-shelf Tactical Medical
Triage System.
Harris Ruggedized Tablet
Medics will rely upon the robust capabilities of the Harris
Ruggedized Tablet to seamlessly record and transmit medical
information in theater. It is an Android-based tablet with a 7˝
multi-touch, sunlight readable display, which can be tethered
to a Harris radio and also can communicate via built-in USB,
10/100 Ethernet, or Bluetooth. With a Mini PCIe Cellular Modem
slot with Dual SIM card support, the tablet can be configured to
leverage 3G or 4G LTE.
The heart of the tablet is a dual core, 1.5 GHz processor with
2 GB of LPDDR2 memory and 128 GB of internal non-volatile
memory (NVM). The device supports an SD card for removable
storage and a USB Host and OTG ports for ancillary USB
devices. An embedded sensor array includes an accelerometer,
inclinometer, digital compass, barometric pressure gauge,
thermometer, gyroscope, and proximity/ambient light sensors,
providing the medic with a flexible tool for whatever the
mission requires. Additional supported outputs include an HDMI
interface, ancillary transceiver module (ATM), and a docking
connector.
The tablet features front and rear facing cameras for capturing
visual details of the injury and treatment, while multiple
microphones support the system’s advanced noise cancelling and
voice recognition technology. This capability enables the TacMed
application to capture medical data quickly through an intuitive,
voice-driven user interface, for real-time update of a centralized
medical repository.
Multiband Networking Radios
Military units that need to view and transmit medical data and
also communicate by voice will utilize the strengths of the Harris
multiband radios. In the standard configuration, medics will use
the RF-7800M-HH Multiband Networking Handheld (MBNH),
while the relay and triage sites will each be outfitted with the RF-
7800M-MP Multiband Networking Radio (MBNR) manpack.
The RF-7800M enables the high-speed flow of combat medical
information across a secure, mobile, tactical wireless network—
enabling the critical connection between in-field forces and upechelon
command platforms and treatment facilities. The MBNR
incorporates the ANW2 waveform which can transmit data at
rates up to 5 Mbps and an advanced, mobile, ad hoc networking
(MANET) protocol.
The MANET network automatically forms between the available
nodes and self-heals as nodes go in and out of range. The result
is that data captured in the field can be immediately shared with
other units and triage specialists, even when on the move. The
increased flow and timeliness of health status information in
theater enables doctors to make faster, more informed decisions.

FEATURES
Benefits
Harris Ruggedized Tablet RF-3590
Rugged, Lightweight
Portability
Flexible User Interface
and Redundant Control
Wireless Networking
Weighing in at 2 pounds, the Harris tablet is built to MIL-STD-810G
and MIL-STD-461F specifications for exceptional performance under
battlefield conditions
The user can navigate and enter data by three different means:
l Audio commands
l Multi-touch screen that works with bare or gloved fingers
l Dual optical track pads
Enables stand-alone communications via cellular 3G/4G LTE,
Wi-Fi (802.11n), and Bluetooth 4.0 BLEANT
Multiband Networking Radios RF-7800M
High-Speed Waveform
Ad Hoc Networking
Simultaneous Voice and Data
With the manpack radio supporting data rates up to 5 Mbps, the
Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) provides
the necessary bandwidth for transmitting emergency medical data
to the next level
Keeps mobile nodes connected to the network to expand the
deployed range; eliminates the need for extensive preplanning of
networks before a mission
Allows real-time discussion and coordination of medical data
transmitted to the triage/treatment centers
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service offering
After-sales service supports
mission-critical systems worldwide
Harris has earned a worldwide reputation as the low-risk
vendor of choice for tactical radios and systems, with 99
percent of our international program customers reporting
that Harris meets or exceeds their expectations. Our responsive
program management team and customer service organization
will deliver and support a highly capable medical triage
communications system.
An agile manufacturing process enables Harris to modify
production to meet customer demands. With one of the highestvolume
defense communications manufacturing facilities in the
world, we have the commitment and capability to deliver on
our promises.
Unlike many other companies, Harris has “boots on the ground”
experience, supporting our products from initial fielding to
obsolescence. In fact, we are currently servicing systems that have
been deployed for more than 20 years, underscoring our absolute
commitment to customer satisfaction. Our customers rate Harris
an average of two times higher than our nearest competitor.
As a proven provider of advanced radio, sensor, and integrated
systems to customers in over 120 countries, Harris has extensive
experience in providing logistics and sustainment support
throughout the world. We have developed highly successful
processes for fielding, maintaining, supporting, repairing, and
upgrading our equipment, no matter where it is deployed.
Many of our product and technical service representatives have
prior military experience, and establish a close, personal bond with
our customers. Our comprehensive service offering includes classic
telephone and email support as well as web-based services. The
Harris Premier website (https://premier.harris.com/) provides
customized access to:
l Computer-based training courses and manuals
l Frequently asked questions
l Application notes
l Purchase of accessories and ancillaries
Customers also can use the website to:
l Download and track software upgrades
l Receive warranty and maintenance support, including RMA
numbers and returned goods status
System training is another important consideration. Harris trains
approximately 5,000 students per year on the installation,
operation, and maintenance of its equipment and systems. This
process occurs in our company classrooms, at customer locations,
and in the field. Our students (our customers) consistently rate the
training they receive as meeting or exceeding their expectations.

The Harris Tactical Medical Triage System
provides economic benefits throughout its
entire life cycle:
Low Risk – Our customer knowledge, program management,
technical expertise, and world-class customer support serve to
reduce fielding risk.
High Performance – The open architecture design capitalizes
on technology refresh of components, maximizing the value of
customers’ investments over an extended time period.
System Sustainment and Supportability – Sustainment issues
are reduced by the use of rugged military equipment (with existing
training and ILS packages) and the availability of Harris field
service representatives.
Life-cycle costs are reduced by:
l Use of common equipment and software applications
l 24/7 support capabilities
l Available in-country training and training material
l Common equipment interfaces and programming
l Availability of installation and maintenance by in-country
partners
l Availability of extended warranties beyond the standard
12 months
l Low-cost upgrade paths
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proven performance
Harris RFCD supplies tactical and public safety radio
products in over 120 countries worldwide
Millions of people and hundreds of government agencies
throughout the world rely on assured communications ®
solutions from Harris to deliver critical information to the
right place at the right time. They know there is too much riding
on the outcome to risk anything less. What sets Harris apart is our
depth of expertise, breadth of experience, and focus on providing
the most advanced products, systems, and services that meet or
exceed the requirements of our customers.
Harris is one of the only companies in the world specializing in
advanced technology for capturing, aggregating, distributing,
and analyzing the full range of wireless communications including
voice, data, video, and imaging. We use this unique capability
to provide systems and networks for customers in defense,
intelligence, government, public safety, healthcare, broadcast,
and energy markets.
Harris RF Communications Division (RFCD) is the leading supplier
of tactical, secure voice and data communications products,
systems, and networks to military, government, and commercial
organizations worldwide. More than 50 years of international
experience is leveraged into the design and deployment of
Harris RFCD’s packaged C4ISR system solutions.
The Tactical Medical Triage System is one more example of Harris
responding to the needs of its customers.
Harris has internationally
acclaimed products which
have left everyone else in
the dust. l International Customer
I firmly believe that Harris RF
Communications really listens
to their customer base and lives
by the creed: the customer is
king. I truly feel that sense of
partnership with Harris, and
I’ve been dealing with Harris
for years now. l NATO Staff Member

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Our proven solutions provide:
l Voice, data, and video where it’s needed, when it’s needed
l Cost effectiveness throughout the life cycle of the system
• No long, costly development cycle
• Unsurpassed in-country support during and after delivery
l Scalability and growth options
l Configurable solution sets
l On-time delivery of quality systems
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the harris difference
As your partner, Harris is committed to your success
Harris Corporation welcomes the opportunity to discuss the
Tactical Medical Triage System in more detail, and how it
can be applied to your missions and applications.
We believe that our packaged systems provide a significant value
to you, our customer, in the following ways:
l The systems are available now, eliminating long and expensive
development and procurement cycles
l The use of the latest wideband Falcon III ® tactical radios
supports new operational capabilities that have not been
previously possible
l Falcon III software-defined radio technology uses open
architectures and standard interfaces, allowing the system to
incorporate new capabilities and stave off obsolescence
l Pre-engineered system designs emphasize commonality of
equipment and resources to reduce life-cycle sustainment costs
such as training, sparing, and maintenance
l Our systems engineers and in-country partners can readily
customize the solution, as required
l The systems are supported by our world-class customer service
organization that operates in every part of the world and is
second to none
With approximately $6 billion (USD) in annual revenue, Harris
is an international communications and information technology
company serving government and commercial markets worldwide.
We are confident that our packaged C4ISR system solutions
represent the best value with the lowest schedule, cost, and
technical risks for meeting your complex operational challenges.
Our solutions leverage:
l Falcon III wideband radio technology
l Harris‘ advanced edge device technology
l Open standards and interfaces
l Focused program teams
l Over 50 years experience providing state-of-the-art military
systems
l Product service teams that deploy to our customer
l Nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists throughout the
corporation

Pushing data to the next level of care
to improve outcomes and save lives
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