Training is most effective when it’s as close to operational reality as possible. The gap between classroom instruction and field execution closes when each student trains on a kit that mirrors the Army CLS packing list item-for-item — with analogues, not inferior substitutes.
How close can a student kit get to the real thing?
Every component has a direct operational counterpart: the blue C-A-T® tourniquet replicates the Gen 7 application sequence, the Combat Gauze® Trainer provides authentic packing practice, and the ARS Needle Decompression Kit teaches the correct needle size, length, and insertion technique. The kit is housed in NAR’s Squad Responder Bag — the company’s alternative to the US Army Combat Lifesaver Bag, with the same organizational layout and NAR build quality. Included TCCC Foldable Cards serve double duty as training reference and as field job aids students carry once they transition to operational status, and the TORQ light and Model 8 Rescue Hook cover two overlooked skills: equipment access in low light and uniform removal for wound assessment. For multi-station events, the individual format means each student gets a complete, pre-staged kit at the start — no distributing items across stations — and centers can stock individual kits alongside the 5-kit CLS Skills Set to flex with class size.
Provider scope
This is a training kit. Components included for skills familiarization — the ARS needle-decompression kits and the 28F nasopharyngeal airway — correspond to interventions performed by appropriately trained and credentialed personnel within their scope of practice and under applicable protocols. The kit supports instruction and is not a substitute for an accredited TCCC/CLS course.
Why This Kit
Item-For-Item CLS Match
Mirrors the Army CLS packing list with direct operational counterparts.
Squad Responder Bag
NAR’s CLS-bag alternative — same layout, NAR construction quality.
Field Job Aids Included
TCCC Foldable Cards train, then carry forward into operational use.
One-Per-Student Logistics
Complete pre-staged kit per student; flexes with class size.
Kit Contents
| Qty | Item |
|---|---|
| 2 | C-A-T® (Combat Application Tourniquet®) — Blue Trainer |
| 1 | NAR® Pre-Lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway — 28F (117 mm) |
| 2 | NAR Compressed Gauze |
| 2 | HyFin® Chest Seal Trainer Twin Pack |
| 2 | ARS® Needle Decompression Kit (14 G × 3.25 in.) |
| 2 | Combat Gauze® Trainer |
| 2 | Emergency Bandage (6 in.) |
| 1 | Elastic Wrap Bandage (6 in.) |
| 1 | NAR® Ready Heat 4-Cell |
| 1 | Blizzard Survival Blanket |
| 1 | SAM® Splint II |
| 1 | NAR® Trauma Shears, Large |
| 4 | Fox Eye Shield with Garter |
| 2 | Scissor Leash™ |
| 4 pr | Large Nitrile Gloves |
| 3 | Dry Sterile Burn Dressing |
| 6 | NAR® Alcohol Prep Pads |
| 1 | NAR® Surgical Tape (2 in.) |
| 1 | Model 8 Rescue Hook |
| 1 | TORQ Tactical Light |
| 2 | TCCC Foldable Card |
| 2 | Permanent Marker, Small |
Configuration note: contents reflect this kit as configured at listing. NAR periodically revises training-kit components; confirm the current manifest against your course requirements before ordering for a class.
Who Uses It
Individual students — one complete pre-staged CLS kit
Instructors — flex class size around the 5-kit set
Training centers — replace or add single stations
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| Configuration | 1 individual student kit |
| Weight | 8.6 lb |
| Bag Type | NAR Squad Responder Bag (Army CLS alternative) |
| Training Standard | TCCC — CLS (Combat Lifesaver) |
| Origin | Made in USA (Greer, SC) |
When to Deploy TCCC CLS Training Kit - Individual
- Individual CLS student training IFAK: each student receives their own training kit staged identically to the fielded CLS IFAK, enabling authentic carry-and-deploy practice.
- TCCC CLS trauma-lane use: students run the training IFAK through individual trauma-lane scenarios under simulated stress with the same access sequence as the operational kit.
- Motor-memory development: identical bag mounting and contents sequence to the fielded CLS kit builds accurate, transferable muscle memory for tourniquet application, wound packing, and chest seal deployment.
- Supplement to shared Skills Set: students use their individual kit for the IFAK carry phase while the shared CLS Skills Set covers the skill-station rotation phase.
- Unit training scalability: order individual kits to match exact class size; supplement with the CLS Skills Set for station equipment.
Best Practice: Issue each student their kit at the start of training and have them stage it on their kit the way they would on deployment — then run the scenario with the kit staged, not pre-deployed. The access sequence under stress is the skill.
How TCCC CLS Training Kit - Individual Compares
Individual Training Kit vs. CLS Skills Set: The TCCC CLS Skills Set is shared station equipment for instructor rotations. This individual kit is one-per-student for carry-and-deploy practice — they are complementary, not duplicative.
CLS Individual Kit vs. All-Combatant IFAK Skills Kit: The TCCC IFAK Skills Kit — All Combatant is scoped to All-Combatant curriculum. The CLS Individual Kit is scoped to the CLS task areas and CLS-level interventions.
Training kit vs. operational CLS IFAK: Training kits use inert trainers. The operational CLS IFAK carries live supplies. The two must never be mixed — stage and mark separately.
NAR individual kit vs. loose components: Sourcing individual training components creates inconsistency in bag type, packing order, and component quality. NAR's kit ensures every student starts with the same validated configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the TCCC CLS Training Kit follow CoTCCC CLS curriculum?
A: Yes. The individual CLS training kit is designed to mirror the CoTCCC CLS task-area IFAK configuration. Verify current contents against updated CoTCCC CLS curriculum at time of purchase.
Q: Is this kit reusable?
A: Trainer components (blue C-A-T, Combat Gauze trainer, HyFin trainer) are reusable for multiple training cycles. Consumable components (gloves, tape, casualty card) require periodic replacement. See the resupply kits for replacement components.
Q: Can this be used for TECC CLS training?
A: Yes. TECC CLS applies the same CoTCCC-based skill set in the law enforcement context. The individual training kit is compatible with TECC CLS instruction.
Q: Is there an NSN for government procurement?
A: Contact MED-TAC International or North American Rescue for current NSN and CAGE code for DLA procurement.
Q: How does this kit compare to the TCCC IFAK Skills Kit – All Combatant (individual)?
A: The All-Combatant individual kit (SKU 85-1958) covers the full All-Combatant task area IFAK including ARS and NPA. The CLS individual kit is scoped to the CLS curriculum without the advanced provider items. Choose based on the course you are running.
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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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 10 Inches |
| Length | 12 Inches |
| Height | 8 Inches |
| Weight | 8.6 Lbs. |
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