TacMed™ Uniformed Medical Kit

How is the TacMed Uniformed Medical Kit worn?

The UMK is designed to be worn under a duty uniform shirt, inside a concealed body armor carrier, or at the small of the back. Its flat, low-profile design avoids printing through clothing, making it suitable for plainclothes officers, detectives, undercover personnel, and off-duty carry.

Why is the SOF-T-W in rescue orange?

The rescue orange color on the SOFTT-W in the UMK is a deliberate design choice by Tactical Medical Solutions. When an officer is down and the tourniquet has been deployed, the high-visibility orange color makes it immediately apparent to responding EMS and fellow officers that hemorrhage control has been applied — enabling faster, more accurate casualty assessment.

What is the difference between the Compressed Gauze and Combat Gauze versions?

The Full Kit w/Compressed Gauze (UMKB-COMP) includes standard compressed gauze for wound packing, which is appropriate for most bleeding wounds. The Full Kit w/Combat Gauze (UMKB-CG) substitutes CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze® (QuikClot® kaolin-impregnated hemostatic gauze), which is preferred for high-volume or arterial bleeding where hemostatic enhancement is critical.

Is the SOF-T-W in the UMK CoTCCC-recommended?

Yes. The SOF® Tactical Tourniquet Wide (SOFTT-W) by Tactical Medical Solutions is CoTCCC-recommended for extremity hemorrhage control. It is one of two CoTCCC-recommended windlass tourniquets alongside the NAR C-A-T®.

Is the UMK suitable for off-duty carry?

Yes. The TacMed™ UMK is an excellent off-duty trauma kit for law enforcement officers who carry a firearm off-duty but cannot always wear a full external kit. Its covert profile allows it to be worn or stored in a manner consistent with plainclothes environments.

Who is the TacMed Uniformed Medical Kit designed for?

The kit is designed for uniformed law enforcement officers who carry an on-body medical kit as part of standard duty loadout. It is also suitable for fire service, EMS, and security personnel needing a compact trauma kit for individual carry.

Is the Uniformed Medical Kit stocked or empty?

The Uniformed Medical Kit ships stocked with a contents set configured for uniformed officer hemorrhage control and airway management. Check current product listings at tacmedsolutions.com for the exact contents and SKU.

How does the Uniformed Medical Kit differ from the LAPD Pouch?

The LAPD Pouch is specifically designed to LAPD duty belt specifications with a detachable lower section and D-ring attachment; it is leg-worn and primarily for LAPD/LA County agencies. The Uniformed Medical Kit is a broader-market duty-carry kit for uniformed officers without LAPD-specific mounting requirements.

Can the Uniformed Medical Kit be purchased for an entire agency?

Yes. TacMed Solutions offers agency and institutional purchasing with custom contents options. Contact TacMed at 888-822-6331 or info@tacmedsolutions.com to discuss agency volume orders and custom loadout configurations.

What is the primary difference between the Uniformed Medical Kit and the Operator IFAK?

The Operator IFAK is a MOLLE-mounted pouch designed for tactical operators on plate carriers or chest rigs. The Uniformed Medical Kit is sized and configured for uniformed carry without tactical gear — a different deployment context and form factor for the same core trauma-response mission.