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Tactical Medical Equipment

Comprehensive guide to tactical medical kits, supplies, and equipment guidelines

Equipment Categories

Medical equipment organized by deployment level and tactical application.

Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Personal
2-3 lbs • 6" x 8" x 3"

Standard individual medical kit for combat personnel

Equipment Contents

Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)
Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD)
Hemostatic agent (QuikClot Combat Gauze)
Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA)
Chest Seal (2x)
14-gauge needle
Nitrile gloves (2 pairs)
Duct tape
Sharpie marker
Emergency blanket

Usage Guidelines

  • 1Carried by each individual combatant
  • 2Self-aid and buddy aid capability
  • 3Treat immediate life-threatening injuries
  • 4Bridge gap until advanced care available

Maintenance Requirements

  • Inspect monthly for damage/expiration
  • Replace used items immediately
  • Protect from environmental damage
  • Train regularly with actual kit contents

Equipment Overview

All tactical medical equipment categories

Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
2-3 lbs
Personal
Combat Medic Aid Bag
15-20 lbs
Medic
CASEVAC Medical Kit
25-40 lbs
Vehicle
Forward Surgical Kit
100+ lbs
Facility
Environmental Protection
5-10 lbs
Specialized
Medical Communications
3-5 lbs
Support

Equipment Standards

NATO Standardization:

Equipment should meet NATO medical standards for interoperability between allied forces.

Environmental Testing:

All equipment must function in extreme temperatures (-40°F to +120°F) and high humidity.

Durability Requirements:

Equipment must withstand drops, vibration, and exposure to dust, sand, and moisture.

Weight Constraints:

Personal equipment limited by soldier load requirements and mission parameters.

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Tracking:

Real-time tracking of medical supplies and expiration dates across all equipment levels.

Resupply Planning:

Automated resupply triggers based on usage rates and mission requirements.

Quality Assurance:

Continuous monitoring of equipment performance and reliability in field conditions.

Training Integration:

Equipment training synchronized with medical education and certification programs.

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