MARINER Response Kit

What is the MARINER Response Kit designed for?

The MARINER Response Kit is North American Rescue's standard casualty response bag for U.S. Navy Submarine Forces, built to meet the Emergency Med Assist Team (EMAT) Response Bag specification. In submarine environments where medical resupply is impossible and evacuation may take days, the kit provides a complete TCCC supply loadout — hemorrhage control, airway management, chest sealing, IV access, and triage — in a compact, high-visibility orange package.

Does the MARINER Response Kit include IV supplies?

Yes. The MARINER Response Kit includes 2 NAR Saline Lock Kits and a BOA® IV Constricting Band — supplies for IV access initiation. This reflects the enhanced medical capability required for submarine and maritime operations where care may extend well beyond the typical TCCC 'treat and evacuate' window. IV access capability is essential for fluid resuscitation and medication administration during extended care.

Is the C-A-T tourniquet in the MARINER Kit CoTCCC-recommended?

Yes. The Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) from North American Rescue is CoTCCC-recommended for extremity hemorrhage control. The MARINER Kit includes 2 C-A-T® tourniquets, providing two independent tourniquet applications for bilateral limb injuries or two-casualty scenarios. The C-A-T® has the most extensive field validation record of any tourniquet in modern combat medicine.

Why is the MARINER Response Kit orange with reflective trim?

The orange color with reflective trim ensures the kit is immediately visible in the challenging visual conditions of a submarine casualty scenario — low lighting, smoke, flooding, or general chaos of an emergency situation. High-visibility orange is also the international maritime standard for emergency equipment, making the MARINER Kit recognizable to any sailor regardless of training background.

Can the MARINER Response Kit be used outside submarine applications?

Yes. While designed to the USN EMAT specification, the MARINER Kit's contents are standard TCCC supplies and are fully applicable to any first responder, law enforcement, or military medical scenario. The multiple carry configurations (belly bag, shoulder, MOLLE) and compact profile make it suitable for any operator who needs a complete TCCC kit in a high-visibility, rugged package.

Is the MARINER Response Kit CoTCCC-recommended?

The MARINER is built around CoTCCC-recommended devices — 2× C-A-T® tourniquets, HyFin® Vent Chest Seal, and S-Rolled Gauze. It meets the U.S. Navy EMAT specification, which aligns with Navy TCCC requirements.

What is the EMAT role and who carries the MARINER?

The EMAT (Emergency Med Assist Team) is the submarine's organic medical response element — typically hospital corpsmen and sailors with TCCC training. The MARINER is the standard response bag for this role per the U.S. Navy EMAT specification.

Does the MARINER include IV capability?

Yes. The MARINER includes NAR Saline Lock Kits and a BOA® IV Constricting Band for IV access in the extended maritime care window — beyond basic TCCC scope.

What is the NSN for the MARINER Response Kit?

Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, DLA, and Navy supply system procurement information. NAR maritime medical products are available through DLA/GSA channels.

Is the MARINER appropriate for surface Navy units?

Yes. While built to the submarine EMAT specification, the MARINER's complete TCCC loadout with IV capability and maritime-grade materials is appropriate for any surface or maritime patrol unit requiring a complete response bag with extended-care capability.