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TacMed™ Operator IFAK

Name: TacMed™ Operator IFAK
Brand: Tactical Medical Solutions
SKU: MEDTAC0403
Price: 89.99 USD
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SKU: MEDTAC0403

Type: IFAK Kit

Vendor: Tactical Medical Solutions

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Tactical Medical Solutions · IFAK Kit

TacMed Operator IFAK

A compact, Berry/TAA-compliant individual first aid kit built around the SOF® Tourniquet and OLAES® bandage.

What is the TacMed Operator IFAK? A compact, streamlined individual first aid kit with a full-zip opening, containing a SOF® Tourniquet, OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage (with built-in occlusive sheet), NPA with lubricant, petrolatum gauze, nitrile gloves, trauma shears, surgical tape, TacMed™ Face Shield, and Combat Casualty Card. Berry Compliant and TAA Compliant. Available in Black (MEDTAC0403), Olive Drab (0404), Coyote Tan (0405), and Multicam (0406).

Kit Contents

Item	Qty	Purpose
SOF® Tourniquet (SOFTT-W)	1×	Extremity hemorrhage control
OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage	1×	Wound packing, pressure dressing; includes occlusive sheet for chest wounds
Petrolatum Gauze	1×	Non-adherent wound coverage / occlusive dressing
NPA 28F with lube	1×	Airway management
Nitrile Gloves, XL	1 pr	PPE
Surgical Tape, 2"	1×	Dressing securing
TacMed™ Face Shield	1×	CPR / rescue-breathing barrier
Trauma Shears, 5.5"	1×	Clothing and gear removal
TacMed™ Combat Casualty Card	1×	TCCC casualty documentation

What It Is

Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed™) is the manufacturer of the SOF® Tourniquet. The Operator IFAK applies that engineering philosophy to a complete kit: compact, functional, and equipped with proven items that perform when lives depend on them. Berry Amendment and TAA compliance means the Operator IFAK meets U.S. government procurement requirements — essential for law enforcement agencies, government contractors, and military units procuring under federal acquisition regulations.

When to Choose the Operator IFAK

Military operators and SOF personnel who need a Berry/TAA-compliant MOLLE-mount IFAK built around CoTCCC-recommended items — the SOFTT-W tourniquet and OLAES® bandage — that can be procured under federal acquisition regulations.
Law enforcement and SWAT officers who want a full-zip IFAK with a compact footprint covering hemorrhage, airway, wound packing, and basic chest-wound management in a single MOLLE pouch.
Individual soldiers and first responders who prefer a manufacturer-direct IFAK from TacMed Solutions — the same company that makes the SOF® Tourniquet — ensuring component compatibility and supply-chain transparency.
Training programs and academies procuring government-compliant IFAKs in bulk for law enforcement, military, or emergency management students requiring Berry/TAA-compliant kit issuance.

vs. The Alternatives

Operator IFAK vs. PTRK: The PTRK is a belt-worn trauma pouch with an internal tourniquet divider. The Operator IFAK is a MOLLE-mount pouch with a full-zip opening — it adds an NPA for airway management, petrolatum gauze, trauma shears, face shield, and casualty card that the PTRK does not include. Choose the PTRK for minimal belt-carry; choose the Operator IFAK for a more complete individual kit.

Operator IFAK vs. LAPD Kit: The LAPD Kit is optimized for Los Angeles-area LE with belt/leg mounting and a detachable lower section. The Operator IFAK is a universal MOLLE-mount option. The Operator IFAK adds an NPA and petrolatum gauze that the LAPD Kit does not include; the LAPD Kit adds a FoxSeal chest seal where the Operator IFAK uses the OLAES® occlusive sheet.

Operator IFAK vs. third-party assembled IFAKs: The Operator IFAK is sourced directly from TacMed Solutions, the manufacturer of the SOF® Tourniquet — ensuring the SOFTT-W is genuine and manufactured to specification. Berry/TAA compliance also requires a verified supply chain that is difficult to guarantee with third-party assemblies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What colors does the TacMed™ Operator IFAK come in?

A: The TacMed™ Operator IFAK is available in four colors: Black (MEDTAC0403), Olive Drab (MEDTAC0404), Coyote Tan (MEDTAC0405), and Multicam (MEDTAC0406). All colors are Berry Amendment and TAA Compliant with the same medical loadout.

Q: Can the Operator IFAK be mounted on a plate carrier?

A: Yes. The TacMed™ Operator IFAK is MOLLE-compatible and attaches to any MOLLE/PALS webbing surface, including plate carriers, chest rigs, and pack backs. The full-zip opening allows all contents to be accessed quickly without removing the pouch from the mounting surface.

Q: Does the Operator IFAK include a dedicated vented chest seal?

A: The Operator IFAK does not include a standalone vented chest seal. However, the OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage contains a plastic occlusive sheet that can be used as an improvised chest seal for penetrating thoracic wounds. For operators who want a dedicated vented chest seal, those are available separately in the MED-TAC Chest/Thoracic Supplies collection.

Related searches: TacMed Operator IFAK, SOF tourniquet IFAK, OLAES IFAK, Berry compliant IFAK, TAA compliant first aid kit.

All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black
Olive Drab
Coyote Tan
Multicam

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the SOF® Tourniquet in the TacMed™ Operator IFAK CoTCCC-recommended?

The SOF® Tourniquet (SOFT-W) manufactured by Tactical Medical Solutions is CoTCCC-recommended for extremity tourniquet application. TacMed™ Solutions was one of the pioneering manufacturers of windlass-based tactical tourniquets, and the SOFT-W has a long operational history with U.S. Special Operations Forces. Its inclusion in the Operator IFAK ensures the kit's primary hemorrhage control device meets CoTCCC recommendation standards.

What makes the OLAES® Modular Bandage different from a standard Israeli dressing?

The OLAES® (One-Handed Low-Profile Bandage) is a modular pressure dressing that stores a plastic occlusive sheet in its dressing pocket — enabling the medic to use it as a wound packing and pressure dressing, or to extract the occlusive plastic sheet as an improvised chest seal for penetrating thoracic wounds. Standard Israeli/ETD-style bandages do not include this integrated chest seal component, meaning a kit relying on standard ETDs alone lacks a dedicated occlusive capability. The OLAES® effectively replaces two separate items with one, maximizing IFAK space efficiency.

What does Berry Amendment and TAA Compliant mean for the Operator IFAK?

Berry Amendment compliance means the tactical pouch is manufactured in the United States from U.S.-origin textiles — a requirement for military procurement under 10 U.S.C. § 2533a. TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance means the medical contents are sourced from designated countries meeting U.S. trade agreement requirements. Together, these designations allow law enforcement agencies, military units, and government contractors to procure the Operator IFAK under federal acquisition regulations without country-of-origin waivers.

Does the TacMed™ Operator IFAK include a chest seal?

The Operator IFAK does not include a dedicated standalone chest seal. However, the OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage included in the kit features a plastic occlusive sheet stored in its dressing pocket that can be used as an improvised chest seal for penetrating thoracic wounds. This multipurpose design allows the kit to address chest wounds without carrying a dedicated chest seal, maintaining the kit's compact footprint. For operators who prefer a dedicated commercial chest seal, MED-TAC International carries standalone chest seals in the Chest/Thoracic Supplies collection.

What NPA size is included in the TacMed™ Operator IFAK?

The Operator IFAK includes a Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA) sized 28 French (28F) with lubricant. A 28F NPA is appropriate for average-sized adult casualties and is among the most commonly stocked sizes in military and tactical IFAK configurations. The NPA is CoTCCC-recommended for airway management in unconscious or semi-conscious casualties who cannot maintain a patent airway independently but do not yet require a surgical airway intervention.

What colors does the TacMed™ Operator IFAK come in?

The TacMed™ Operator IFAK is available in four colors: Black (MEDTAC0403), Olive Drab (MEDTAC0404), Coyote Tan (MEDTAC0405), and Multicam (MEDTAC0406). All four colors are Berry Amendment and TAA Compliant and contain the same medical loadout. Color selection typically follows unit or agency uniform or equipment color standards.

Can the Operator IFAK be mounted on a plate carrier?

Yes. The TacMed™ Operator IFAK is MOLLE-compatible and attaches to any MOLLE/PALS webbing surface, including plate carriers, chest rigs, pack backs, and vehicles with MOLLE panels. The full-zip opening allows all contents to be accessed quickly without removing the pouch from the mounting surface, which is important when the IFAK is mounted on the back panel of a vest and must be accessed by a buddy.

Does the Operator IFAK include a dedicated vented chest seal?

The Operator IFAK does not include a standalone vented chest seal. However, the OLAES® 4" Modular Bandage included in the kit contains a plastic occlusive sheet that can be used as an improvised chest seal for penetrating thoracic wounds. For operators who want a dedicated vented chest seal (such as the HyFin Vent or Halo Seal), those are available separately in the MED-TAC Chest/Thoracic Supplies collection and can be added to the kit as an additional item.