A quick-access hemorrhage kit covers the first few minutes. A remote rescue, an extended CASEVAC, or a multi-casualty event over open water demands far more — airway, chest, IV access, pelvic stabilization, spinal precaution, and burn care, all carried in one platform that survives the environment.
What carries comprehensive trauma capability into an austere maritime rescue?
The NAR-5 Aid Kit occupies the top tier of individual/buddy-team trauma bags. Designed to meet the requirements of U.S. Navy Search and Rescue Swimmers — who treat critically injured personnel in open-water, maritime, and austere environments — it delivers multi-system trauma management in a 16 lb 10 oz package with a low-profile, backpack-compatible form. Six hook-and-loop internal pouches organize supplies by category: four for hemorrhage control (tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, chest seals, ETDs) and two larger for airway and IV products. The inclusion of 1000cc IV solution, a SAM® Pelvic Sling, two cervical collars, a sterile burn sheet, and a Cyclone® BVM reflects its design for extended-care scenarios — a comprehensive treatment platform rather than a quick-access hemorrhage kit. Anti-pilferage seal capability supports pre-deployment seal-and-inspect accountability.
Provider scope: This kit contains advanced components — ARS® needle decompression, nasopharyngeal airways, a bag-valve mask, and IV solution — intended for use by trained medical personnel operating within their scope of practice and local protocols. Needle decompression and IV therapy are advanced interventions; this listing describes kit contents and is not a substitute for accredited training.
Why This Kit
Multi-System Capability
Hemorrhage, airway, chest, IV, spinal, pelvic, and burn in one bag.
Extended-Care Built
IV solution, pelvic sling, c-collars, burn sheet for prolonged field care.
SAR Level A Platform
Berry Amendment Cordura®, GhillieTEX™ IR-reduced, maritime-rated.
CoTCCC Core
C-A-T®, Combat Gauze®, HyFin® Vent — CoTCCC-recommended.
Complete Kit Contents
| Qty | Item |
|---|---|
| 4 | C-A-T® Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended) |
| 4 | Combat Gauze® Z-Fold hemostatic (CoTCCC-recommended) |
| 4 | NAR compressed gauze |
| 4 | ETD™ 4″ emergency trauma flat dressing |
| 1 | ETD™ abdominal emergency trauma dressing |
| 4 | HyFin® Vent Twin Pack chest seal (CoTCCC-recommended) |
| 4 | NAR® pre-lubricated nasopharyngeal airway, 28F (117 mm) |
| 1 | Cyclone® bag-valve mask (BVM) |
| 1 | CPR mask |
| 4 | ARS® needle decompression kit, 14 GA × 3.25″ |
| 1 | Survival blanket |
| 4 | Elastic wrap bandage, 3″ |
| 1 | Surgical tape roll, 1″ |
| 4 | Triangular bandage |
| 2 | SAM® Splint II |
| 1 | SAM® Pelvic Sling |
| 2 | Cervical collar |
| 4 | Polycarbonate eye shield (PES) |
| 12 | Flexible fabric bandages |
| 4 | NAR PPE Kit™ |
| 1 | Sterile burn sheet, 60″ × 96″ |
| 2 | 1000cc IV solution |
| 1 | Trauma shears, 7.25″ |
| 1 | Mini Maglite® with batteries |
| 1 | NAR-5 SAR Aid carry bag (CCRK®) |
Who Fields It
Navy SAR Swimmers — the standard the kit is built to
Maritime & SOF medics — extended-care over water
SAR & CASEVAC teams — remote, prolonged field care
Pair It Up
The Kit, Up Close
Comprehensive Trauma, Maritime-Rated.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 80-0416 |
| Dimensions | 24″ H × 15″ W × 7″ D |
| Weight | 16 lb 10 oz (7.6 kg) fully loaded |
| Standard | Meets U.S. Navy SAR Level A Medical Bag requirements |
| Material | Berry Amendment 500D Cordura® solution-dyed nylon |
| Hardware | GhillieTEX™ near-IR reduction; self-repairing sand/water-resistant zippers, silent 550-cord pulls |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T®, Combat Gauze®, and HyFin® Vent |
When to Deploy NAR-5 Search And Rescue Aid Kit
- U.S. Navy SAR Swimmer operations: The NAR-5 is the standard casualty-response kit meeting the SAR Level A Medical Kit standard for Search and Rescue Swimmers — the go-to platform for Navy aviation rescue operations.
- Maritime helicopter medical operations: Deployed on HH-60H/S and other SAR/MEDEVAC helicopter platforms, the NAR-5 Kit provides the full contents loadout needed to stabilize trauma casualties during hoist operations and water rescue.
- Ship's SAR team medical coverage: U.S. Navy surface ships station NAR-5 kits with the ship's SAR team for immediate trauma response to man-overboard and at-sea rescue scenarios.
- DoD Berry Amendment procurement: Defense procurement programs requiring Berry Amendment compliance specify the NAR-5 for its domestic manufacturing pedigree and military standard compliance.
- Coast Guard and maritime rescue: Coast Guard SAR units use the NAR-5 as a fully stocked alternative to building a custom kit — all required items in a purpose-built maritime bag.
What's Included (NAR SKU: 80-0416):
- 4 x C-A-T® Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)
- 4 x Combat Gauze® Z-Fold Hemostatic Dressing (CoTCCC-recommended)
- 4 x NAR® Compressed Gauze
- 4 x ETD® 4 in. Emergency Trauma Flat Dressing
- 1 x ETD® Abdominal Emergency Trauma Dressing
- 4 x HyFin® Vent Twin Pack Chest Seal (CoTCCC-recommended)
- 4 x NAR® Pre-Lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway — 28F (117 mm)
- 1 x Cyclone® Bag-Valve Mask (BVM)
- 1 x CPR Mask
- 4 x ARS® Needle Decompression Kit — 14 GA x 3.25 in.
- 1 x Survival Blanket
- 4 x Elastic Wrap Bandage — 3 in.
- 1 x Surgical Tape Roll — 1 in.
- 4 x Triangular Bandage
- 2 x SAM® Splint II
- 1 x SAM® Pelvic Sling
- 2 x Cervical Collar
- 4 x Polycarbonate Eye Shield (PES)
- 12 x Flexible Fabric Bandages
- 4 x NAR® PPE Kit®
- 1 x Sterile Burn Sheet — 60 in. x 96 in.
- 2 x 1000cc IV Solution
- 1 x Trauma Shears — 7.25 in.
- 1 x Mini Maglite® with batteries
- 1 x NAR-5 SAR Aid Carry Bag (CCRK®)
Best Practice: After any saltwater exposure, rinse the bag's exterior with fresh water and allow to dry completely before restowing. Inspect seals and hardware quarterly — sustained saltwater degrades zippers and closures over time.
How NAR-5 Search And Rescue Aid Kit Compares
NAR-5 Aid Kit vs. NAR-5 Bag (bag only): The Aid Kit includes the full SAR Level A contents loadout. The Bag-only listing ships without contents — use it for replacements or custom loadouts. See both options at tactical-medicine.com.
NAR-5 vs. NAR-4: The NAR-4 is a comprehensive ground-operations provider bag. The NAR-5 is specifically built to Navy SAR requirements — Berry Amendment compliant, GhillieTEX™ hardware for IR reduction, and maritime-grade construction. Select by operating environment.
NAR-5 Aid Kit vs. generic maritime first aid kit: Generic maritime kits are configured for civilian USCG COLREGS requirements. The NAR-5 is configured to TCCC-aligned military SAR standards with CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage and airway contents — a materially higher capability level.
NAR-5 Search And Rescue Aid Kit — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the NAR-5 Aid Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
A: Yes. The NAR-5 Aid Kit is configured to meet Navy SAR Level A medical requirements which include CoTCCC-recommended hemorrhage control items. Verify current contents against the NAR product specification sheet.
Q: Is the NAR-5 Berry Amendment compliant?
A: Yes. The NAR-5 is constructed of Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA® solution-dyed nylon with GhillieTEX™ hardware — meeting DoD domestic materials sourcing requirements.
Q: What is the GhillieTEX™ hardware feature?
A: GhillieTEX™ hardware reduces the bag's near-infrared (IR) signature, making it less visible to night-vision and IR imaging systems — an operational security feature for sensitive environments.
Q: Is the NAR-5 available for Navy/DoD procurement?
A: Yes. North American Rescue products including the NAR-5 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 SAR Level A standard differ from standard TCCC?
A: The Navy SAR Level A Medical Bag standard is a specific DoD requirements document for Search and Rescue Swimmer medical kits, encompassing the full range of trauma and environmental emergencies encountered in naval SAR operations. TCCC guidelines focus on battlefield trauma management. The NAR-5 kit satisfies both frameworks.
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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.
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