What is included in the TacMed Ballistic Response Pack?
The TacMed™ Ballistic Response Pack contains nine items verified against TacMed's Shopify listing: 1x SOF® Tactical Tourniquet Wide, 1x 4" OLAES® Modular Bandage, 1x Petrolatum Gauze, 1x Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F with lubricant, 2 pairs of Nitrile Gloves XL, 1x 2" Surgical Tape, 1x Adsafe Face Shield, 1x 5.5" Trauma Shears, and 1x TacMed™ Combat Casualty Card. The packed pouch weighs 24 oz. and measures 9"×7"×3".
Is the TacMed Ballistic Response Pack CoTCCC-recommended?
The Ballistic Response Pack is not itself a CoTCCC-designated item, but several of its components reflect CoTCCC-recommended practices. The SOF® Tourniquet Wide is a CoTCCC-recommended device for extremity hemorrhage control. The OLAES® Modular Bandage and nasopharyngeal airway are both CoTCCC-recommended wound care and airway adjuncts. The overall content selection aligns with TCCC Care Under Fire and Tactical Field Care priorities.
Can the Ballistic Response Pack attach to a plate carrier?
Yes. The Ballistic Response Pack features MOLLE-compatible attachment straps that mount to any PALS webbing on a plate carrier, patrol bag, or duty belt. The 9"×7"×3" profile fits standard MOLLE fields without requiring extended webbing runs. The pack can also be stored inside a vehicle console or bag for emergency staging, providing versatility between carried and staged configurations.
What color options are available for the TacMed Ballistic Response Pack?
The Ballistic Response Pack is available in three colors: Black, Coyote Tan, and Red. The Red option is particularly useful for standardized vehicle placement protocols or visual identification of trauma kits in mixed-gear environments. Coyote Tan blends with many existing tactical and military kit configurations. All color variants contain identical kit contents.
How does the Ballistic Response Pack differ from a standard IFAK?
The Ballistic Response Pack is purpose-built for ballistic injury scenarios, specifically the immediate needs following a shooting: tourniquet application, wound packing, airway management, and casualty documentation. A standard IFAK may include similar items but is often general-purpose. The Ballistic Response Pack's one-hand-accessible design, MOLLE adaptability, and compact 24 oz. profile make it optimized for law enforcement and RTF personnel rather than general emergency response. For multi-casualty trauma supply, consider the TacMed Critical Event Response System – Rescue.
What makes the Ballistic Response Pack suitable for one-hand access during a tactical situation?
The pouch is designed with one-hand-accessible construction, allowing a responder whose other arm is occupied — applying direct pressure, supporting a casualty, or maintaining cover position — to open and retrieve kit contents without requiring two hands. This is a specific design requirement for law enforcement ballistic incidents where the provider's full attention and one arm may be needed for the tactical situation.
Is the Ballistic Response Pack suitable for mounting on a plate carrier?
Yes. The Ballistic Response Pack is MOLLE compatible and designed to mount on plate carriers, patrol bags, and duty belts. The 9 inch by 7 inch by 3 inch profile is sized to fit on standard plate carrier cummerbund or side MOLLE without interfering with plate coverage or operator movement. The Red color option supports standardized kit placement protocols where trauma pouches are color-coded for rapid identification.
Does the Ballistic Response Pack come pre-assembled with all nine items?
Yes. The Ballistic Response Pack is supplied pre-packed with all nine items: SOF Tourniquet, 4-inch OLAES Modular Bandage, Petrolatum Gauze, 28F Nasopharyngeal Airway with lubricant, two pairs of Nitrile Gloves XL, 2-inch Surgical Tape, Adsafe Face Shield, 5.5-inch Trauma Shears, and TacMed Combat Casualty Card.
