A tactical medic who has to leave the kit outside the stack has the wrong kit. The NAR Medic Assault Kit — Basic is built to breach and clear with the operator: the Medic Assault Rescue Bag’s middle-hinge body contours to the torso to cut its profile in close quarters, dual end-accessible compartments open from either side without repositioning, and silent zipper pulls keep movement quiet.
When your medic moves with the assault element, does the trauma kit move with them — or wait at the casualty collection point?
The Basic configuration carries the full MARCH set — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation: two C-A-T tourniquets, four wound packing gauze rolls, 6 in. and 4 in. ETDs plus a 12 in. abdominal/stump ETD for junctional and truncal bleeds, two HyFin Vent chest seal twin packs, two 28FR NPAs, a tactical suction device, and two SAM Splints. An Ex-Tract strap and aviation panel kit support extraction and MEDEVAC signaling. Pouches are labeled Bleed, Airway, and Splinting for fast orientation.
Provider scope: This kit includes airway adjuncts — a nasopharyngeal airway and a tactical suction device — intended for use by trained providers within their scope of practice and protocols. This listing describes capability, not technique, and is not a substitute for accredited training.
Why This Kit
Middle-hinge, low-profile body-armor-compatible design that contours and stays quiet in close quarters.
Hemorrhage, airway, respiration, and circulation capability organized across labeled Bleed, Airway, and Splinting pouches.
A 12 in. abdominal/stump ETD addresses the high-lethality junctional and truncal bleeds common to blast injury.
Contents include CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T tourniquets and HyFin Vent chest seals.
Kit Contents
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| C-A-T Tourniquet, Black (CoTCCC-recommended) | 2 |
| Wound Packing Gauze (3 in. × 5 yd) | 4 |
| Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD) 6 in. | 2 |
| Flat ETD 4 in. | 2 |
| Abdominal/Stump ETD 12 in. × 12 in. | 1 |
| HyFin Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack (CoTCCC-rec.) | 2 |
| Nasopharyngeal Airway 28FR, pre-lubricated | 2 |
| Tactical Suction Device | 1 |
| Emergency Survival Wrap | 2 |
| SAM Splint II | 2 |
| Triangular Bandage, OD Green | 2 |
| Polycarbonate Eye Shield, Orange | 2 |
| Trauma Shears (7.25 in.) + Scissor Leash | 1 |
| Ex-Tract Strap | 1 |
| Aviation Panel Kit (35 in. × 29 in.) | 1 |
| Combat Casualty Card | 2 |
| Pouch nametapes (Bleed / Airway / Splinting) + marker | set |
Who Fields It
A kit that breaches and clears with the element rather than waiting behind it.
Body-armor-mountable load with junctional and airway capability.
A light, organized platform for point-of-wounding care under load.
Build It Out
Add the bag alone for custom builds and keep the trauma core resupplied.
The empty bag for a fully custom pouch loadout.
Tourniquets, gauze, and dressings to restock.
Vented seals and respiration adjuncts.
The Bag, Up Close
A full MARCH load in a 2.2 lb body-mountable bag — built to move with the assault element.
Specifications
| Bag Material | 500D Cordura nylon |
| Design | Middle-hinge, low-profile, dual end-accessible compartments; silent zipper pulls |
| MOLLE | Full MOLLE on exterior, back, and bottom; body-armor compatible (hardware separate) |
| Configuration | 2 Bleed pouches, 1 Airway pouch, 1 Splinting pouch |
| Weight | 2.2 lb |
| Colors / SKUs | Black 80-1650 · Coyote 80-1651 · OD 80-1653 · Ranger Green 80-1654 · Multicam 80-1652 |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy Medic Assault KIT - BASIC
- Entry-level combat medic loadout: The BASIC configuration supplies the essential TCCC interventions for medics beginning their operational kit build — hemorrhage, airway, and chest seal capability in a single deployable platform.
- Budget-constrained unit medical programs: Units purchasing multiple provider kits for training or reserve loadout use the BASIC configuration as an affordable tier-1 starting point.
- Refresher and resupply: When the assault kit's contents are consumed in a training exercise or live scenario, the BASIC replenishes the core consumables without requiring a full kit replacement.
- Second-line cache: Medics running an advanced kit as primary often cache a BASIC as a secondary or vehicle stow for surge situations.
- Austere environment first responder: Remote-site medical personnel with limited budget build toward a full provider kit starting with the BASIC configuration.
Basic Kit (SKU: 80-1650) — all kits include:
- 2 x C-A-T® Tourniquet — Black
- 4 x NAR® Wound Packing Gauze — 3 in. x 5 yd.
- 2 x NAR® Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD®) — 6 in.
- 2 x NAR® Flat Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD®) — 4 in.
- 1 x Abdominal/Stump ETD® — 12 in. x 12 in.
- 2 x NAR® Nasopharyngeal Airway with Lube — 28FR
- 1 x Tactical Suction Device
- 2 x HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Dressing (Twin Pack)
- 2 x NAR® Emergency Survival Wrap
- 1 x Ex-Tract Strap
- 2 x SAM® Splint II
- 2 x Triangular Bandage — OD Green
- 2 x Polycarbonate Eye Shield (PES) — Orange
- 1 x NAR® Trauma Shears — Large — 7.25 in.
- 1 x Trauma Shear Scissor Leash®
- 1 x Aviation Panel Kit — 35 in. x 29 in.
- 2 x Combat Casualty Card
- 2 x BLEED Nametape / 1 x AIRWAY Nametape / 1 x SPLINTING Nametape
- 1 x Permanent Marker — Black — Large
Advanced Kit (SKU: 80-1730) includes everything above, plus:
- 2 x QuikClot® Z-Fold Combat Gauze® — 3 in. x 4 yd.
- 1 x Cyclone® Pocket Bag Valve Mask (BVM)
- 1 x Bougie Aided Cric (BAC) Pack (Cricothyroidotomy Kit)
- 2 x Enhanced ARS® Decompression Needle — 10 GA x 3.25 in.
- 2 x Saline Lock Kit
- 1 x BOA® IV Constricting Band
- 1 x Intraosseous EZ-IO Manual Needle (Box of 6)
- 1 x NAR® Mini Duct Tape — 2 in.
- 1 x Halstead Straight Mosquito Forceps — 5 in.
- 1 x Sharps Shuttle
- 1 x Armadillo Medicine Case
- 1 x IV Nametape
Best Practice: Even the BASIC Medic Assault Kit requires formal TCCC training to deploy effectively. Ensure all personnel who may use the kit have completed hemorrhage control and airway management training before deployment.
How Medic Assault KIT - BASIC Compares
Medic Assault KIT BASIC vs. Advanced: The BASIC provides the core hemorrhage and airway interventions; the Advanced adds vascular access, advanced airway adjuncts, and extended casualty management capability. Start with BASIC and upgrade as scope of practice and budget allow. Full kit options at tactical-medicine.com.
Medic Assault KIT vs. individual IFAK: An IFAK is self- and buddy-aid. The Medic Assault KIT is a provider-level platform with contents beyond individual-aid scope — for trained medics managing others' injuries.
BASIC kit vs. ad-hoc loadout: Assembling an assault kit piecemeal risks inconsistent quality, missing items, and failed interoperability. The BASIC provides a pre-configured, field-tested baseline with verified CoTCCC-recommended components.
Medic Assault KIT - BASIC — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the Medic Assault KIT BASIC contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: Yes. The BASIC configuration includes CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control items. Refer to the current product specification sheet from North American Rescue for the full contents list and CoTCCC status of each item.
Q: Who is this kit intended for?
A: The Medic Assault KIT BASIC is intended for trained combat medics, tactical medics, and medical officers with formal TCCC or equivalent training. It is not an individual-aid kit — contents require appropriate training to deploy safely.
Q: Can the BASIC be upgraded to the Advanced configuration?
A: Yes. The Medic Assault KIT is designed for modular expansion. Contact NAR or tactical-medicine.com for the Advanced configuration or individual upgrade components.
Q: Is this kit available through government procurement channels?
A: North American Rescue products including the Medic Assault KIT line are available through GSA Schedule and DLA/DIBBS contracts. Contact NAR directly for current NSN and contract vehicle information.
Q: What is the difference between the BASIC and standard Medic Assault KIT?
A: The BASIC configuration provides the essential hemorrhage, airway, and chest seal interventions without the advanced vascular access and extended provider adjuncts found in full configurations. It is designed as a capable starting platform for medics building toward a full provider loadout.
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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.
Available Options:
- Black
- Coyote Tan
- Olive Drab
- Ranger Green
- Multicam
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 11.5 inches |
| Length | 22 inches |
| Height | 5 inches |
| Weight | 12.2 lbs |
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