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Clinical updates, evidence-based standards, product reviews, and field reports for tactical medicine professionals. Curated by medical SMEs and veterans.
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The Complete Tourniquet Guide: Types, Selection, Application & What the Military Actually Uses
Comprehensive guide covering what tourniquet the military uses (CAT Gen 7), CoTCCC-recommended options, CAT vs SOF-T vs SAM-XT comparison, how to apply a tourniquet, and how to choose the best tourniquet for emergency use in 2026.
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The Operator Brief
Clinical field medicine for the prepared household. Pharmacology, prolonged field care, and household medicine series. Filed every other Tuesday.
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