NAR-5 Search And Rescue Aid Kit

What standard does the NAR-5 meet?

The NAR-5 Search and Rescue Aid Kit meets the requirements for the U.S. Navy SAR Level A Medical Bag — the standard developed to equip Navy Search and Rescue Swimmers for trauma management in open-water and austere maritime environments. It is also suitable for Army flight medics, special operations medics, and advanced tactical EMS providers requiring a comprehensive, pre-configured medical bag.

Does the NAR-5 include IV supplies?

Yes. The NAR-5 includes two 1000cc IV Solution units, which are included in the two larger hook-and-loop internal pouches designated for airway and intravenous products. This distinguishes the NAR-5 from smaller aid bags and makes it appropriate for extended care and prolonged field care scenarios.

Are the NAR-5's supplies CoTCCC-recommended?

Yes. The NAR-5 includes four C-A-T® tourniquets (CoTCCC-recommended), four Combat Gauze® Z-Fold hemostatic dressings (CoTCCC-recommended), four HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Packs (CoTCCC-recommended), and four ARS® needle decompression kits — together addressing all three leading preventable causes of combat death.

How are supplies organized inside the NAR-5?

The NAR-5 features six hook-and-loop internal pouches: four smaller pouches for hemorrhage control supplies and two larger pouches for airway and IV products. Each pouch can be self-labeled for the specific mission set, attached via hook-and-loop, and removed individually to bring only the relevant category of supplies to the patient without carrying the entire bag.

Is the NAR-5 Aid Bag Berry Amendment compliant?

Yes. The NAR-5 is constructed from Berry Amendment-compliant 500D CORDURA® solution-dyed nylon with GhillieTEX™ hardware. The self-repairing, sand/water-resistant zippers with silent 550 cord pulls support extended maritime and combat operational environments. Anti-pilferage seal ports support unit-level accountability requirements.

Does the NAR-5 Aid Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?

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.

Is the NAR-5 Berry Amendment compliant?

Yes. The NAR-5 is constructed of Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA® solution-dyed nylon with GhillieTEX™ hardware — meeting DoD domestic materials sourcing requirements.

What is the GhillieTEX™ hardware feature?

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.

Is the NAR-5 available for Navy/DoD procurement?

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.

How does the SAR Level A standard differ from standard TCCC?

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.