What are the dimensions and weight of the TacMed™ R-AID® Medic Assault Bag?
The TacMed™ R-AID® Medic Assault Bag measures 16 inches (H) × 13 inches (W) × 5 inches (D) and weighs 36 oz (approximately 1 kg) empty. It carries via three configurations: backpack, over-the-shoulder messenger bag, or panel mount for vehicle or fixed installation staging. NSN: 6545-01-560-8919.
Does the TacMed™ R-AID® Bag come with medical supplies?
No. The TacMed™ R-AID® Medic Assault Bag is sold as a bag only — medical supplies are not included. This allows the medic or unit to load the bag with their organizationally required medical supplies, customized to their mission profile, training level, and authorization. The bag's compartmentalization and rapid-access top flap are designed to be loaded to user specification.
What colors is the TacMed™ R-AID® Bag available in?
The TacMed™ R-AID® Medic Assault Bag is available in five color options: Black, Coyote Tan, MultiCam, Olive Drab, and Red. The Red color option is particularly useful for staged medical kits in civilian settings or for clear visual identification as a medical bag in training and MCI scenarios.
What is the rear sleeve on the R-AID® Bag designed for?
The dedicated rear sleeve on the TacMed™ R-AID® Pack is specifically designed to hold triage and casualty marking materials — including triage tags, MIST cards, casualty cards, and chemical light markers. This dedicated rear sleeve keeps triage documentation materials separate from medical treatment supplies, ensuring quick access during mass casualty incidents without opening the main medical compartment.
Who is the TacMed™ R-AID® Medic Assault Bag designed for?
The R-AID® Bag is designed for military and special operations medics (18D, SARC, PJ), tactical SWAT medics, TEMS (Tactical Emergency Medical Support) providers, and law enforcement medical personnel who operate in high-risk, dynamic environments. The assigned NSN (6545-01-560-8919) confirms it has been specified for U.S. military medical equipment procurement and is suitable for operational use across military and law enforcement tactical medicine applications.
Is the R-AID Medic Assault Bag the same platform as the R-AID Kit?
Yes. The TacMed™ R-AID® Medic Assault Bag is the same bag as the R-AID Kit platform, sold empty (bag only) without contents. The NSN 6545-01-560-8919 applies to both the bag and kit versions. The bag features the same three carry configurations (backpack, messenger, panel mount), rapid-access top flap, loop-tape interior, and rear triage sleeve as the stocked kit.
Can I mount the R-AID Medic Assault Bag in a vehicle?
Yes. The panel mount configuration allows the R-AID Assault Bag to be hung flat against a vehicle interior wall, aircraft interior, or rack system for staged vehicle medical operations. In this configuration the bag is off the floor and out of the workspace, with the top-flap critical items accessible without removing the bag from its mount. This is one of the three carry configurations alongside backpack and messenger.
What does NSN 6545-01-560-8919 mean for procurement?
NSN (National Stock Number) 6545-01-560-8919 designates the TacMed™ R-AID® bag in the U.S. military supply system. This means the bag has been accepted for government procurement and can be requisitioned through standard military logistics channels by DoD units. Law enforcement agencies and government contractors may also use the NSN to identify and source the bag through government supply channels.
