Few medical bags are specified as tightly as this one. The NAR U.S. Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit was built to the exact requirements of U.S. Navy Expeditionary Force Junior Medics — a demanding government specification that drives ergonomic design, low-signature carry, and mission-specific internal organization into one deployable platform. It ships as a carriage system: a purpose-built bag with labeled clear-vinyl pouches you load to your unit’s formulary.
When a bag is written to a military spec, what does that spec actually buy you in the field?
Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA solution-dyed nylon satisfies domestic-procurement compliance for government purchasing while surviving expeditionary use. GhillieTEX hardware reduces near-infrared signature where adversaries field night-vision and thermal optics. Sand- and water-resistant, self-repairing zippers with silent 550-cord pulls keep the bag quiet and serviceable in harsh environments. Six hook-and-loop clear-vinyl pouches — four smaller, two larger — organize the load and let a medic read contents at a glance without opening anything. Bag only — medical supplies are not included.
Why This Bag
Designed to the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Force Junior Medic requirement — ergonomics, carry profile, and internal layout dictated by an operational specification, not a retail price point.
500D solution-dyed nylon meets Berry Amendment domestic-sourcing rules for government procurement, with the abrasion resistance expeditionary deployment demands.
GhillieTEX near-IR-reduced hardware and silent 550-cord zipper pulls support operations under enemy night-vision and thermal observation.
Six clear-vinyl hook-and-loop pouches — four sized for hemorrhage-control items, two for airway and IV product — let a medic find the right item without opening a thing.
Who Fields It
The spec-holder use case: junior corpsmen and expeditionary medical personnel carrying a standardized casualty-response load.
Agencies needing a Berry-compliant bag for domestic-sourcing purchasing requirements.
SWAT and contract medical elements wanting a low-signature, CASEVAC-friendly aid bag they configure themselves.
Build It Out
The bag ships empty — fill it to your protocol from the trauma lines.
Tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, and pressure dressings for the small pouches.
Chest seals and decompression adjuncts for the larger airway pouches.
Additional carriage platforms for the team.
The Bag, Up Close
Berry-compliant CORDURA, near-IR hardware, silent zippers, clear-pouch organization — load it your way.
Specifications
| Weight | ~20 lb (9,072 g) |
| Outer Material | Berry Amendment 500D CORDURA solution-dyed nylon |
| Hardware | GhillieTEX near-IR signature reduction |
| Zippers | Sand/water resistant, self-repairing, silent 550-cord pulls |
| Internal Pouches | 6 clear-vinyl hook-and-loop — 4 smaller, 2 larger |
| Transport | Top handle for aircraft/vehicle hanging during CASEVAC |
| Contents | Bag only — medical supplies not included |
| SKU | 85-2532 |
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy U.S. Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit
- Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) medic support: The kit is purpose-built for Navy junior medics operating in expeditionary roles — providing a standardized supply load for combat casualty care in a Naval context.
- TCCC point-of-injury response: Equips a junior medic to execute the MARCH algorithm — Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia — on naval expeditionary casualties.
- Austere maritime environment operations: Sized and configured for operations that involve maritime insertion, shipboard to shore movement, or small-boat operations where a full medic bag is not practical.
- Riverine and coastal patrol support: The junior medic on a riverine or coastal patrol vessel carries this kit as the primary casualty care platform for the crew.
- Naval training and readiness programs: Standardized across Naval Expeditionary Combat Command units to ensure consistent supply accountability and skills application across unit medics.
What's Included — Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit (EJMK):
- 2 x C-A-T® (Combat Application Tourniquet®)
- 2 x NAR® Compressed Gauze — 4.5 in. x 4.1 yd.
- 2 x Combat Gauze® Z-Fold Hemostatic Dressing
- 2 x ETD® 6 in. Emergency Trauma Dressing
- 2 x ETD® 4 in. Emergency Trauma Dressing
- 1 x ETD® 6 in. Emergency Trauma Dressing — ABD/Stump
- 2 x NAR® Pre-Lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway — 28F (117 mm)
- 2 x HyFin® Vent Twin Pack Chest Seal
- 2 x Needle Decompression (ARS®) — 14 GA x 3.25 in.
- 1 x Cyclone® New & Improved BVM
- 2 x 500cc Bags of IV Solution
- 2 x Baxter IV Tubing
- 2 x Survival Blanket
- 2 x SAM® Splint II
- 2 x Triangular Bandage — 45 in. x 45 in. x 63 in.
- 2 x Elastic Bandage — 6 in.
- 2 x Burntec® Burn Dressing — 4 in. x 4 in.
- 2 x Burntec® Burn Dressing — 4 in. x 16 in.
- 10 x Antiseptic Towelette Wipes
- 10 x Flexible Fabric Bandages
- 2 x Surgical Tape — 1 in.
- 3 x Polycarbonate Eye Shield (PES)
- 5 pr Bear Claw® Gloves — Large Tan
- 2 x NAR® PPE Kit®
- 2 x Combat Casualty Response Card
- 2 x Large Sharpie — Black
- 1 x Trauma Shears — 7.25 in.
- 2 x Mini Duct Tape — 2 in.
- 1 x First Light TORQ Flashlight with batteries
- 1 x Model 7 Rescue Hook
- 1 x Combat Casualty Reference Card
- 1 x Bag (CCRK® — NAR-5 SAR Aid)
- 1 x Sharps Shuttle
How U.S. Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit Compares
U.S. Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit vs Army CLS Resupply Kit: The Navy expeditionary kit is configured for Naval service-specific operational environments and supply standards; the Army CLS kit follows Army-specific CLS curriculum content. Both address TCCC fundamentals but differ in service-specific items. Browse Medic Bags & Kits.
Junior Medic Kit vs USMC CLS Resupply: The USMC CLS kit aligns to Marine Corps CLS doctrine; the Navy expeditionary kit aligns to NECC requirements. Service-specific procurement should specify the appropriate kit.
Junior Medic Kit vs full medic bag platforms: A full medic bag (NAR-4, NAR-5) carries substantially more supplies for a senior medic. The junior medic kit is sized for an individual junior medic or corpsman operating in an expeditionary role with a lighter load.
NAR Navy Kit vs commercial expeditionary first aid kits: Commercial kits are not optimized for combat casualty care. The NAR Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit is purpose-built for military expeditionary requirements with CoTCCC-aligned contents.
Frequently Asked Questions — U.S. Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit
Q: Is the U.S. Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit CoTCCC-compliant?
A: The kit is designed for Naval Expeditionary Combat Command junior medics and is aligned with TCCC protocols. Specific CoTCCC-recommended items (tourniquet, chest seal) are included. Verify current content list on narescue.com for exact kit configuration.
Q: Who is the intended user for this kit?
A: This kit is designed for U.S. Navy junior medics (HM ratings) assigned to Naval Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) units, riverine forces, or other expeditionary Naval units operating in direct-action environments.
Q: Can this kit be purchased by civilian medical personnel?
A: Yes. The kit is available to any qualified buyer through MED-TAC International. It may be suitable for tactical medics, paramedics, or wilderness medicine practitioners who require a comparable supply load in an expeditionary format.
Q: What is the NSN or procurement path for this kit?
A: The U.S. Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit is a North American Rescue product. Contact MED-TAC International for NSN, CAGE code, and government procurement via DLA/GSA.
Q: What is the difference between this kit and the USMC CLS kit?
A: The Navy Expeditionary Junior Medic Kit is configured for Naval expeditionary medical requirements and NECC service standards. The USMC CLS Resupply Kit aligns to Marine Corps Combat Lifesaver doctrine. Both address TCCC fundamentals, but service-specific procurement requirements and supply content differ.
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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 | 15 Inches |
| Length | 7 Inches |
| Height | 24 Inches |
| Weight | 20 lbs. 3 oz. |
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