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Patient Transport
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Tactical Medical Solutions
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The TacMed™ Foxtrot® Litter (NSN 6530-01-560-8880) by Tactical Medical Solutions is a poleless, foldable casualty evacuation platform weighing 4.6 lb (85 oz / 2,410 g) with carrier, opening to 18" × 84" and rated for up to 400 lb (181 kg). Packaged, it measures just 8" × 22" × 5.5" — compact enough for a standard assault pack. Its rapid deployment drag line, multiple grab points, and slim profile enable single-operator drag or multi-person carry through aircraft aisles, bus corridors, stairwells, and hallways where conventional litters cannot navigate. Made in the USA. Available as litter only or with Black or Coyote Tan carrier.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed™) — Made in USA |
| NSN | 6530-01-560-8880 |
| SKU (Litter w/ Black carrier) | F-LITC-B |
| Deployed Dimensions | 18" W × 84" L (45.7 cm × 213.4 cm) |
| Packed Dimensions (in carrier) | 8" W × 22" L × 5.5" D (20.3 cm × 55.9 cm × 14 cm) |
| System Weight (with carrier) | 85 oz / 2,410 g (4.6 lb) |
| Load Capacity | 400 lb / 181 kg |
| Litter Style | Poleless, foldable — no rigid poles required |
| Drag Line | Pre-rigged rapid deployment drag line (factory installed) |
| Carry Modes | Single-operator drag; multi-person carry via multiple grab points |
| Casualty Position | Supine; can be sat up for tight stairwell turns |
| Available Configurations | Litter Only; Litter with Black Carrier; Litter with Coyote Tan Carrier |
| Country of Manufacture | USA |
Key Features
Poleless Foldable Design — The Critical Narrow-Passage Advantage
Conventional pole litters are wide, rigid, and cannot navigate 90-degree turns in hallways, doorways, aircraft aisles, or bus corridors without significant difficulty. The Foxtrot® has no poles — it is a flexible, fabric-based patient platform that conforms to the passage rather than fighting it. The casualty can even be sat upright temporarily to negotiate tight stairwell turns, then returned to supine — a capability that no rigid litter can provide.
Conventional pole litters are wide, rigid, and cannot navigate 90-degree turns in hallways, doorways, aircraft aisles, or bus corridors without significant difficulty. The Foxtrot® has no poles — it is a flexible, fabric-based patient platform that conforms to the passage rather than fighting it. The casualty can even be sat upright temporarily to negotiate tight stairwell turns, then returned to supine — a capability that no rigid litter can provide.
Pre-Rigged Rapid Deployment Drag Line
The drag line is factory-installed and ready to use — no on-scene rigging required. In a mass casualty incident or active shooter scenario, the first priority is to move the casualty to cover. The Foxtrot® enables a single responder to deploy the litter, load the casualty, and initiate drag movement in seconds without tools or additional equipment.
The drag line is factory-installed and ready to use — no on-scene rigging required. In a mass casualty incident or active shooter scenario, the first priority is to move the casualty to cover. The Foxtrot® enables a single responder to deploy the litter, load the casualty, and initiate drag movement in seconds without tools or additional equipment.
Multiple Grab Points — Team Carry Flexibility
Multiple integrated grab points distribute weight across team members and allow dynamic repositioning without stopping the movement — critical when navigating stairs, obstacles, or when one rescuer temporarily needs to break contact. Casualty remains secure and accessible for reassessment and ongoing care during transport.
Multiple integrated grab points distribute weight across team members and allow dynamic repositioning without stopping the movement — critical when navigating stairs, obstacles, or when one rescuer temporarily needs to break contact. Casualty remains secure and accessible for reassessment and ongoing care during transport.
Quick Secure Straps — Patient Retention Under Movement
Integrated quick-secure straps lock the casualty to the litter platform for unimpeded movement. The casualty remains restrained regardless of carrying angle or pace — but remains fully accessible for airway management, tourniquet application, IV access, and wound reassessment during transport without loosening all restraints.
Integrated quick-secure straps lock the casualty to the litter platform for unimpeded movement. The casualty remains restrained regardless of carrying angle or pace — but remains fully accessible for airway management, tourniquet application, IV access, and wound reassessment during transport without loosening all restraints.
Compact Packed Footprint — Mission-Ready Everywhere
At 8" × 22" × 5.5" packed, the Foxtrot® fits in a standard assault pack side pocket, vehicle aid kit compartment, or aircraft storage bay. It does not require a dedicated litter cache behind the lines — it rides with the team and is available at the point of injury. The 4.6 lb total system weight with carrier imposes minimal burden on a combat load.
At 8" × 22" × 5.5" packed, the Foxtrot® fits in a standard assault pack side pocket, vehicle aid kit compartment, or aircraft storage bay. It does not require a dedicated litter cache behind the lines — it rides with the team and is available at the point of injury. The 4.6 lb total system weight with carrier imposes minimal burden on a combat load.
NSN Stocked — Government Procurement Ready
NSN 6530-01-560-8880 enables direct government procurement through the Federal Supply System. Military medical units, National Guard, and law enforcement agencies with government purchasing authority can acquire the Foxtrot® through standard channels. Units with direct commercial acquisition authority can purchase through MED-TAC International.
NSN 6530-01-560-8880 enables direct government procurement through the Federal Supply System. Military medical units, National Guard, and law enforcement agencies with government purchasing authority can acquire the Foxtrot® through standard channels. Units with direct commercial acquisition authority can purchase through MED-TAC International.
Available Configurations
Litter Only
The Foxtrot® litter platform without a carrier. Ideal for units that already have integrated storage solutions or that will permanently stage the litter in a vehicle or facility. Lowest weight option.
Litter with Black Carrier
Complete system with Black carrier (SKU: F-LITC-B). Carrier folds the litter to 8" × 22" × 5.5" for pack carry. Black is uniform-neutral and coordinates with standard tactical gear.
Litter with Coyote Tan Carrier
Complete system with Coyote Tan carrier (SKU: MEDTAC0417). Coordinates with Army Combat Uniform tan equipment, plate carrier accessories, and desert/arid environment kit.
Who Is This For?
Combat Medics & 68Ws (TCCC)
Designed for the tactical environment — light enough to carry without compromising combat load, fast enough to deploy under fire, and narrow enough to move a casualty through the structures and vehicles that define modern combat environments.
Tactical Medics & SWAT Teams
Active shooter and barricaded subject scenarios often require casualty extraction through doorways, corridors, and stairwells that rigid litters cannot navigate. The Foxtrot® enables extraction from the point of injury through complex indoor environments to a casualty collection point.
EMS & Mass Casualty Response Teams
In MCI scenarios — aircraft incidents, transit accidents, venue emergencies — the Foxtrot® allows rapid patient movement through confined vehicle and facility environments where wheeled stretchers and pole litters lose their advantage.
Special Operations Medical Sergeants (18D)
For SOF teams conducting long movements and direct action missions, the Foxtrot® packs into the assault kit and deploys as needed. The NSN supports mission-planning procurement and standard supply chain management.
Wilderness & Remote Medicine Providers
For wilderness rescue, backcountry EMS, and austere environment medicine, the Foxtrot® provides a definitive carry platform that fits in the medical pack alongside clinical supplies — no dedicated litter cache needed.
Vehicle & Aircraft Medical Kits
Ground vehicle medical kits, rotary wing platforms, and fixed-wing medevac aircraft benefit from the Foxtrot®'s compact packed size. It stores in a fraction of the space of a conventional pole litter and is immediately deployable when the aircraft or vehicle is the point of injury.
How to Deploy the Foxtrot® Litter
- Remove from carrier. Open the carrier and unfold the litter platform alongside or beneath the casualty. The drag line is pre-rigged and does not require field assembly.
- Position the casualty. Slide the litter beneath the casualty using the drag line, or log-roll the casualty onto the litter. Maintain C-spine precautions as clinically appropriate.
- Secure with quick straps. Apply the integrated quick-secure straps over the casualty's torso and lower extremities. Verify tension — the casualty should be restrained for movement without impeding airway access or tourniquet monitoring.
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Assess carry mode:
- Single-operator drag: Grasp the pre-rigged drag line at the head end and drag the casualty to cover or the casualty collection point. The poleless design reduces friction over uneven terrain.
- Multi-person carry: Distribute team members at the available grab points — head, mid-torso, and feet — for controlled carry through corridors and stairwells.
- Stairwell navigation: Briefly sit the casualty partially upright at tight landing turns, then return to supine for continued carry. No pole removal or litter modification required.
- Reassess during movement. The casualty remains accessible through the securing straps for pulse checks, airway reassessment, and hemorrhage monitoring throughout the extraction.
- Transfer at CCP. At the casualty collection point or ambulance, the Foxtrot® enables direct transfer to a wheeled stretcher or long backboard without additional movement of the casualty.
Why the Foxtrot® Litter for Tactical and EMS Operations
The problem with most casualty evacuation platforms is their size. Conventional NATO litters are over 7 feet long with poles, require at least two carriers working in parallel, and cannot navigate 36-inch-wide doorways or 28-inch-wide aircraft aisles without tilting on edge. The TacMed™ Foxtrot® was designed explicitly around the environments where evacuation is hardest: the inside of vehicles, buildings, aircraft, and tight corridors.
At 18 inches wide deployed and packed to the size of a laptop bag, the Foxtrot® enters every space the casualty was in. The 400 lb load rating ensures it handles the full range of casualties without limitation. The pre-rigged drag line means a single medic can begin extraction immediately rather than waiting for a carry team.
Tactical Medical Solutions designed this with the same clinical rigor applied to their hemorrhage control products and IFAK systems — it's not an improvised solution, it's an engineered one. The NSN ensures it is available through the federal supply chain for government procurement, and every unit is Made in USA.
For units building out vehicle trauma kits or medical backpack systems, the Foxtrot® completes the evacuation capability alongside hemorrhage control, airway management, and circulation support supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Foxtrot® Litter's weight capacity and is it suitable for larger casualties?
The Foxtrot® Litter is rated for up to 400 lb (181 kg), which covers the large majority of operational casualty scenarios. The poleless fabric construction distributes weight across the full litter surface rather than concentrating it at structural poles, providing a compliant, body-conforming carry surface that is effective for patients across a wide size range.
How does the Foxtrot® compare to the Skedco Sked® in terms of use case?
The Sked® and Foxtrot® address different primary use cases. The Sked® excels at confined-space rescue, high-angle/vertical extraction, and helicopter hoisting — applications where rigid packaging and lift rigging are essential. The Foxtrot® is optimized for horizontal casualty movement through narrow passages — aircraft, vehicles, buildings — where light weight, compact packing, and flexible navigation are the primary requirements. Both may be stocked for complementary coverage across the full evacuation environment.
Can the casualty be accessed for medical care while secured in the Foxtrot®?
Yes. The Foxtrot® is designed to allow ongoing casualty reassessment and care during transport. The securing straps can be loosened and re-secured without removing the casualty from the litter, and the design provides access to the casualty's airway, upper extremities, and tourniquet sites during movement. This is a deliberate design feature — the goal is not just to move the casualty, but to enable continued MARCH-based care during the move.
Will the Foxtrot® fit in a standard military assault pack?
At 8" × 22" × 5.5" packed with carrier, the Foxtrot® system fits in the main compartment or large external pocket of most 3-day assault packs, MOLLE-style ruck side pouches, and vehicle medical kit bags. It does not require a dedicated litter bag or external rigging on the pack. Units typically stage it in the medic's main medical bag or the vehicle aid bag as a permanent component of the evacuation capability.
What is the difference between the Litter Only and Litter with Carrier options?
The Litter Only option is the Foxtrot® platform without a storage carrier. It is appropriate for units that will permanently stage the litter in a dedicated pouch, vehicle compartment, or existing kit system. The Litter with Carrier options (Black or Coyote Tan) include a dedicated carrier that folds the litter to its 8" × 22" × 5.5" pack size with integrated carry handles and MOLLE/webbing compatibility. The carrier adds minor weight but provides a self-contained, ready-to-carry package out of any bag.
Does the TacMed™ Foxtrot® have a government NSN for procurement?
Yes — NSN 6530-01-560-8880. Units with Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) or Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS) purchasing authority can procure through government channels. MED-TAC International also supports direct purchase for units with authorized commercial acquisition pathways, including SDVOSB set-aside procurement.
Why source TacMed™ products from MED-TAC International?
MED-TAC International is a clinician-founded, veteran-led SDVOSB supplier with deep familiarity with Tactical Medical Solutions' full product line. We stock TacMed™ products including their tourniquet and pouch systems alongside the Foxtrot® Litter. All products are sourced from authorized distribution channels and ship from Pembroke Pines, FL.
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available Options:
- Litter Only
- Litter w/Black carrier
- Litter w/Coyote Tan carrier
SPECS & MEASUREMENTS
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 8" In Carrier - 18" Open |
| Length | 22" In Carrier - 84" Open |
| Height | 5.5" In Carrier |
| Weight | 85 Ounces |
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