There's a capability gap between what a single operator carries in an IFAK and what a medic hauls in a full aid bag. A squad taking multiple casualties needs more than one person's worth of supplies — but a non-medic shouldn't be saddled with a medic's ruck.
What does a squad carry when one IFAK isn't enough and a medic bag is too much?
This kit fills it. North American Rescue engineered the Squad Responder around the skill set and decision-making of CLS-trained, non-medic personnel working under stress — refining the Army CLS concept with a modular layout, higher-grade components, and a purpose-built carrier. Hemorrhage control runs deep: two C-A-T® tourniquets for extremity bleeds, two Z-Fold Combat Gauze® hemostatic dressings for junctional and packable wounds, and two 6″ trauma dressings for pressure. Penetrating chest trauma is covered by two HyFin® Vent Twin Packs — four vented seals total — paired with two ARS® 14-gauge needle decompression devices. A 28F nasopharyngeal airway addresses basic airway when positioning isn't enough, and burn, splint, eye, and hypothermia items round out the MARCH span. The bag is 1000-denier Cordura® solution-dyed nylon — fade-, abrasion-, and UV-resistant — with sand- and water-resistant ITW Nexus zippers and silent pulls that hold a low acoustic signature on a quiet approach. At 14 × 14 × 5″ it rides flat in a vehicle, pack, or crew compartment without eating space.
Provider scope: This kit includes a nasopharyngeal airway and ARS® needle decompression devices — advanced interventions intended for trained personnel operating within their scope of practice and local protocols. This listing describes kit contents; it is not a substitute for accredited training.
Why This Kit
Treats 2–4
Doubled hemorrhage and chest supplies for multiple casualties.
Full MARCH Span
Hemorrhage, airway, chest, hypothermia, burns, eyes.
Silent, Weatherproof
1000D Cordura®, ITW Nexus zips, silent pulls.
Rides Flat
Compact 14×14×5″ stows against a seat or wall.
Kit Contents
| Qty | Item |
|---|---|
| 2× | Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®) — CoTCCC-recommended |
| 2× | Z-Fold Combat Gauze® hemostatic — CoTCCC-recommended |
| 2× | 6″ Trauma Dressing |
| 2× | NAR Compressed Gauze, 4.5″ × 4.1 yd |
| 2× | HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack (4 vented seals total) |
| 2× | ARS® Needle Decompression Device, 14G |
| 1× | Nasopharyngeal Airway, 28F |
| 1× | SAM® Splint, universal aluminum, 36″ × 4.25″ |
| 1× | Blizzard Survival Blanket (hypothermia) |
| 1× | BurnTec Dressing, 4″ × 16″ |
| 3× | Dry Sterile Burn Dressing, triangular, 45 × 45 × 63″ |
| 1× | 6″ Elastic Bandage |
| 1× | Roll 2″ Surgical Tape |
| 4× | Fox Eye Shield with garter |
| 4 pr | Bear Claw® Gloves, large |
| 6× | Alcohol Prep Pad |
| 1× | Trauma Shears, large, 7.25″ |
| 1× | Scissor Leash |
| 1× | Model 8 Rescue Hook |
| 1× | TORQ Tactical Flashlight |
| 2× | Combat Casualty Card |
| 2× | Permanent Marker, large |
| 1× | Squad Responder Bag, MultiCam |
Who Fields It
Squad & team leaders — multi-casualty capability
Combat lifesavers — primary CLS care platform
Vehicle crews & LE tactical — squad-level vehicle set
Build It Out
The Kit, Up Close



Squad-Level Trauma. One Bag.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.

Genuine North American Rescue
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| Color / Pattern | MultiCam |
| Bag Material | 1000-denier Cordura® solution-dyed nylon |
| Hardware | ITW Nexus; sand- & water-resistant zippers, silent pulls |
| Dimensions | L 14″ × W 14″ × D 5″ |
| Weight | 4 lb 14 oz |
| Casualty Capacity | 2–4 casualties |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T®, Combat Gauze®, HyFin® Vent |
| Origin | Made in USA |
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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.
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.