What is the TacMed UMK Gen 2 designed for?
The TacMed™ UMK Gen 2 is specifically designed for uniformed law enforcement officers who wear concealed body armor under their duty shirt. It mounts to the inside of any concealed soft armor carrier using hook-and-loop straps, keeping a complete individual trauma kit on the officer without visible imprinting through the uniform.
What is different about the Gen 2 compared to the original UMK?
The Gen 2 redesign moved all medical pockets behind a flat panel, eliminating the print-through under the uniform shirt that was a limitation of the original. The new flexible stretch material conforms to the vest and body shape for improved comfort during long patrol shifts. The sides can also be trimmed for a custom fit to specific armor carriers.
What medical supplies can the TacMed UMK Gen 2 hold?
The UMK Gen 2 is sized and configured to hold a SOF® Tactical Tourniquet-Wide, a set of chest seals, a hemostatic agent, and an Esmark bandage. These supplies address the leading causes of potentially preventable death from penetrating trauma — the core rationale for officers carrying individual medical equipment.
Will the TacMed UMK Gen 2 fit my body armor carrier?
Yes. The UMK Gen 2 is designed to fit any concealed body armor carrier that uses hook-and-loop straps — which covers virtually all soft armor carriers used in law enforcement. The sides of the pouch can be trimmed with scissors to achieve a precise fit on carriers with narrower dimensions.
Does the TacMed UMK Gen 2 come with medical supplies?
No. The UMK Gen 2 is sold as a pouch only (SKU: UMKB). Officers should stock it with the recommended supplies: a CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet, chest seals, hemostatic gauze, and bandage. Browse MED-TAC's hemorrhage control and tourniquet collections for compatible items.
Does the UMK Gen 2 work with my agency's specific armor carrier?
The TacMed UMK Gen 2 is designed to fit any concealed body armor carrier that uses hook-and-loop straps — which covers virtually all LE soft armor carriers from Point Blank, Safariland, Second Chance, Protech, and other major manufacturers. The sides of the pouch can be trimmed with scissors for a precise fit on carriers with narrower panel dimensions. If your carrier uses hook-and-loop strap attachment (which is standard across the LE market), the UMK Gen 2 will fit.
What medical supplies should I stock in the UMK Gen 2?
TacMed recommends stocking the UMK Gen 2 with a SOF® Tactical Tourniquet-Wide, a set of chest seals (such as the TacMed Beacon™ or HyFin Vent), a hemostatic agent (QuikClot Combat Gauze or similar), and an Esmark bandage. These four components address the leading causes of potentially preventable death from penetrating trauma: extremity hemorrhage (tourniquet), penetrating chest wound (chest seal), junctional/truncal hemorrhage (hemostatic gauze), and pressure-dressing application (Esmark). All compatible supplies are available in the MED-TAC catalog.
How do I access the kit under my duty shirt in an emergency?
The UMK Gen 2 positions the medical pouch on the front of the body armor carrier, accessible from either side of the shirt opening. In a self-aid scenario, the officer lifts or tears open the duty shirt (a trained motion rehearsed during officer survival training) to access the kit. For buddy-aid, the assisting officer accesses the same way. Centralized placement provides ambidextrous access regardless of which hand is available. Agency training should include timed-draw practice from the UMK position.
Can I trim the sides without compromising the pouch's function?
Yes. The trimming allowance on the sides of the UMK Gen 2 is specifically designed to accommodate the width variation across different concealable carrier models. Trimming the sides with standard scissors does not affect the hook-and-loop strap attachment, the central pocket structure, or the flexible stretch material of the main panel. TacMed recommends trimming in small increments and test-fitting against the carrier before making a final cut.
