Which of the following is included in Role II capabilities?

• A. Combat Lifesaver training
• B. Packed red blood cells
• C. Antimalarial prophylaxis
• D. Basic dental cleaning

Answer: (B)

Packed red blood cells are included in Role II capabilities because forward stabilization facilities must be able to perform limited resuscitation for hemorrhagic shock. Having blood products on hand allows rapid transfusion to trauma patients, a critical step before evacuation to higher-level care.

Combat Lifesaver training is field-based training for nonmedical soldiers, not a medical facility capability. Antimalarial prophylaxis is preventive medicine provided to reduce infection risk, not a specific Role II service. Basic dental cleaning is a routine dental service, which is not a standard Role II function in most deployments.