WHISKEY AND WOUNDS

Insights from the Frontline of Goat-Trail Austere Medicine Solutions

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Whiskey and Wounds is the official blog of Goat-Trail Austere Medical Solutions (GAMS), dedicated to reshaping the way we think about tactical medicine, active shooter response, and public safety integration. Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and emergency management professionals. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, this blog delivers actionable strategies, training philosophy, and hard-won lessons to prepare you for the realities of today’s high-threat environments.

The CSR Framework – A Phased Response to Active Shooter Incidents: The Stabilization Phase – Coordinated Control and Tactical Casualty Management

The CSR Framework – A Phased Response to Active Shooter Incidents: The Stabilization Phase – Coordinated Control and Tactical Casualty ManagementBy: Rory Hill Published on: 23/12/2025

The Stabilization Phase is where active shooter response shifts from chaos to coordinated control. Learn how Unified Command, forward-positioned CCPs, dynamic triage, and disciplined TACEVAC create survivable outcomes by moving tactical and medical teams as one—under pressure, with purpose.

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The CSR Framework – A Phased Response to Active Shooter Incidents: The Stabilization Phase – Coordinated Control and Tactical Casualty Management