The U.S. Navy’s CNO SAR Model Manager sets TCCC-aligned requirements for Search and Rescue aid kits on aviation platforms and ships. The base NAR-5 SAR Aid Kit covers fundamental first aid but did not originally carry every item the full TCCC standard requires. This Supplemental TCCC Upgrade Kit is the purpose-built fix — five specific item categories that, added to a NAR-5, bring it into complete CNO SAR Model Manager compliance.
Your squadron’s NAR-5 kits pass inspection on paper — but do they actually carry the hemostatic, decompression, and airway items the TCCC standard now requires?
The upgrade ships in a clear zip-lock bag (6 × 4 in.) that drops straight into the NAR-5 compartment — one upgrade kit per NAR-5 kit. Contents address the gaps that matter most: four CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze Z-Fold dressings for hemorrhage, four ARS needle decompression units, four pre-lubricated 28F airways, four polycarbonate eye shields, and a SAM Pelvic Sling for the high-mortality pelvic fracture that’s frequently underdiagnosed in trauma.
Provider scope: This upgrade includes ARS needle decompression and nasopharyngeal airway adjuncts intended for use by trained providers within their scope of practice and protocols. Needle decompression is an advanced intervention; this listing describes capability and compliance, not technique, and is not a substitute for accredited training.
Why This Upgrade
Brings a NAR-5 SAR Aid Kit to full CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC compliance — the exact items the base kit lacked.
A clear zip-lock bag that places directly into the NAR-5 compartment — no repacking, one kit per NAR-5.
Decompression capability matters in aviation environments, where pressure changes can worsen chest injury.
Four Combat Gauze Z-Fold dressings — CoTCCC-recommended — for the leading cause of preventable death.
Upgrade Contents
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| SAM Pelvic Sling | 1 |
| Combat Gauze Z-Fold Hemostatic (CoTCCC-recommended) | 4 |
| ARS Needle Decompression (14G × 3.25 in.) | 4 |
| Pre-Lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F (117 mm) | 4 |
| Polycarbonate Eye Shield | 4 |
Who Fields It
Bringing NAR-5 SAR kits to CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC compliance.
Shipboard SAR readiness meeting the same Navy compliance standard.
One upgrade per NAR-5 — order to match the kit count for fleet-wide compliance.
Build It Out
Resupply the hemostatic core and standardize the base platform.
Combat Gauze and dressings to keep upgraded kits stocked.
Base NAR-5 platforms and other SAR aid kits.
Decompression, airway, and pelvic-stabilization adjuncts.
Up Close
Five item categories that take a NAR-5 SAR kit to full CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC standard.
Specifications
| Compliance Standard | CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC requirements |
| Base Compatibility | NAR-5 SAR Aid Kit (one upgrade per kit) |
| Packaging | Clear zip-lock bag, H 6 × W 4 in. |
| Weight | 5 lb |
| SKU | 85-4108 |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy NAR-5 SAR Bag Supplemental TCCC UPGRADE KIT
- Navy squadron kit compliance update: Squadron aviation medical officers add this upgrade to existing NAR-5 SAR Aid Kits to bring them into full CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC compliance.
- Fleet modernization program: When updated TCCC standards add new required items to the SAR kit standard, this upgrade kit addresses all five missing categories simultaneously.
- Pre-deployment kit verification: Before deploying a NAR-5 kit, medical officers verify TCCC compliance by adding this kit — ensuring the kit meets the full standard without replacing the entire NAR-5 Aid Kit.
- Training kit TCCC alignment: Training units that maintain NAR-5 kits for TCCC instruction add this upgrade to bring training kits to the operational standard.
- Ship's medical inventory compliance: Ship's medical officers managing NAR-5 kit inventory add this upgrade to all kits during the next maintenance cycle to bring the entire inventory into compliance.
What's Included (SKU 85-4108):
- Combat Gauze® Z-Fold hemostatic dressing — CoTCCC-recommended × 4
- ARS Needle Decompression Kit (14G × 3.25 in.) — CoTCCC-recommended × 4
- Pre-Lubricated Nasal Airway 28F × 4
- Polycarbonate Eye Shield × 4
- SAM Pelvic Sling × 1
- Packaged in a clear 6 × 4 in. zip-lock bag for direct NAR-5 drop-in
Best Practice: Document the upgrade installation — date, kit serial/lot number, and the medical officer who installed it — on a label inside the NAR-5 bag. This creates a verifiable compliance audit trail for inspection.
How NAR-5 SAR Bag Supplemental TCCC UPGRADE KIT Compares
TCCC Upgrade Kit vs. replacing the entire NAR-5 Aid Kit: A complete kit replacement is costly and time-consuming. This upgrade targets exactly the five item categories the CNO SAR standard required — a single purchase that achieves full compliance at a fraction of the cost. See the full NAR-5 system at tactical-medicine.com.
TCCC Upgrade Kit vs. sourcing items individually: Sourcing Combat Gauze, ARS needles, NPAs, eye shields, and a pelvic sling separately creates procurement burden and inventory management complexity. The upgrade kit bundles all five categories in one purchase, one package.
CoTCCC-recommended items in this kit: Combat Gauze® Z-Fold is CoTCCC-recommended for junctional and extremity hemorrhage. The ARS needle decompression kit is CoTCCC-recommended for tension pneumothorax. These are the most clinically critical items in the upgrade.
NAR-5 SAR Bag Supplemental TCCC UPGRADE KIT — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which NAR-5 kits does this upgrade apply to?
A: The Supplemental TCCC Upgrade Kit is designed for the NAR-5 Search and Rescue Aid Kit (SAR Level A configuration). It brings the base NAR-5 kit into full CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC compliance by adding the five item categories originally missing from the standard kit.
Q: Does this kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: Yes. The upgrade includes Combat Gauze® LE Z-Fold (CoTCCC-recommended for hemorrhage control) and ARS Needle Decompression Kits (CoTCCC-recommended for tension pneumothorax management).
Q: Can this upgrade be used with other NAR kits?
A: The upgrade is specifically designed for the NAR-5 Aid Kit to meet CNO SAR Model Manager compliance. The individual items may be compatible with other kit configurations — consult your medical officer for scope-appropriate application.
Q: Is this upgrade available through Navy/DoD procurement?
A: North American Rescue products including the TCCC Upgrade Kit are available through GSA Schedule and DLA/DIBBS contracts. Contact NAR or an authorized distributor for current NSN and contract vehicle information.
Q: How does the SAM Pelvic Sling work in the SAR context?
A: The SAM Pelvic Sling applies circumferential compression to unstable pelvic ring fractures — an injury pattern common in water rescue scenarios involving falls and high-impact water entry. It is applied over the greater trochanters to reduce pelvic volume and control pelvic hemorrhage.
Related searches: NAR-5 SAR upgrade kit, CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC, Navy SAR aid kit compliance, NAR-5 TCCC supplement, aviation SAR trauma upgrade, 85-4108.
All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 4 Inches |
| Length | 4 Inches |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Weight | 5 Lbs. |
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