U.S. Army Medic Kit?

[Options465]

What does a medic kit exactly consist of? Does it vary from one branch to the other (e.g. USMC, USAF, etc.)?

[Undo]

USMC has no medical kits nor medical personnel. :)

[Options465]

No kidding? I'm learning something new everyday.

[ChuckThunder]

No kidding? I'm learning something new everyday.

Kinda sorta, the USMC has Navy Corpsmen (medics). That doesn't mean a Marine can't perform basic combat medicine.

[ChuckThunder]

damn dirty double post!

[pettifogger]

The Navy supplies corpsmen.

[Scrim]

Motrin and more Motrin.

[James]

Motrin and more Motrin.

Drink water and change your socks.

[James]

No kidding? I'm learning something new everyday.

Kinda sorta, the USMC has Navy Corpsmen (medics). That doesn't mean a Marine can't perform basic combat medicine.

When I was in (and now too, I imagine) Marines carried first aid kits. Medical training started in boot camp - basic lifesaving skills, and progressed while serving in the fleet. I suspect that much of this had to do with the individuals who were serving as corpsmen. In my platoon, we had a really solid guy for a while, and he taight anyone who was interested how to do more advanced stuff - IVs, tracheotomies, etc.

[buckeyedoc]

Medics/Corpsmen vary from unit to unit and branch to branch. I was issued a Molle Medic kit. It came with some nice supplies, but most medics/corpsmen customize their kit a bit. For the most part, the kit remains the same. Keep in mind that a medic will carry the necessary kit based on the mission. You would find a better supplied kit with a SEAL 'doc' than you would with a medic supporting a transportation unit. Most of the equipment carried in a kit is trauma related. Trauma dressings, tourniquets, cravats, burn sheets, and things like that. You will also find IV fluid (either Lactated Ringers or 0.9% Normal Saline) and large bore (14-18 ga) IV catheters. Keep in mind that a medic/corpsman has to carry a medic kit on top of all the other gear that he has to carry.

That being said. Each branch has its preferred kit that they issue. However, many medics will buy something that better suit their needs. I added some pouches to my Molle FLC and liked carrying that better than my kit sometimes.

[ibstolidude]

What does a medic kit exactly consist of? Does it vary from one branch to the other (e.g. USMC, USAF, etc.)?
I cannot speak for all the services.

We carried Curlex, tape, scissors, scapel, tweezers, Hespan, Quickclot, guaze, various bandages, bandaids, Airway Pharyn tubes, simple Saline/LR + drip sets + P drain, Sam splints, water purification, various creams + ointments, mole skin, eye patches/guards, various dressings, support wraps, tourneK, simple meds from tylenol to Cirpo, atropine, Diazepam, sponges, tube drain, & morphine. People add all kinds of goodies especialy in the meds department.

[Bootneck]

USMC IFAK (Indvidual First Aid Kit)

a. 1-Packet of Adsorbent Hemostatic Agent (QuikClot)
NSN 6510-01-494-9285
b. 1-Tourniquet
NSN 6515-01-504-7030
c. 2-Bulky Gauze Rolls
NSN6510-01-503-2117
d. 2-Pressure Dressings
NSN 6510-01-503-2109
e. 1-Bottle of Iodine Water Purification Tablets
NSN 6850-00-985-7166
f. 1Bottle of Wound Disinfectant (Betadine Solution)
NSN 6505-00-914-3593
g. 2- Triangular Bandages
PN 03-2543 or NSN 6510-00-210-1755
h. 10-Adhesive Band-Aids (1X4)
NSN 6510-00-913-7909
i. 5 Adhesive Band-Aids (2 x 4.5)
PN 36140
j. 1-Package of Burn Dressing (Water-Jel)
NSN 6510-01-243-5894


a. Quik Clot - Adsorbent Hemostatic Agent - The hemostatic agent is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, sterile granular mineral powder, which is vacuum-sealed in a packet to prevent moisture from being absorbed. When applied to a wound with moderate to severe venous or arterial bleeding, it will cause the wound to develop a clot that will stop the flow of blood. This is accomplished by the agent working as a sponge that absorbs the water within the blood; thus, creating a clot. This material, once applied, forms a clot and will remain within the wound until removed by medical personnel.
b. Tourni-Kwik Tourniquet - The tourniquet is an elastic latex band with two steel S-hooks. It is used to stop arterial and venous blood flow from the extremities. The tourniquet must be applied two to four inches above the wound, between the wound and the heart. Once it has been applied, medical personnel can only remove the tourniquet.
c. Cinch Tight Pressure Dressings - There are two pressure dressings within the new first aid kit. These pressure dressings are 4" wide elastic wraps with an 8"xlO" absorbent cotton pad attached close to the end of one side of the elastic wrap. On the other side of the absorbent pad, in the middle on the elastic wrap side, is a steel S-hook that allows for application of the dressing by an individual. Finally, at both ends of the elastic wrap there are Velcro strips that allow for ease of securing the dressing. The dressing can be used every where and for the following applications:

Bandaging Extremities
Sling
Chest Wounds
Abdominal Wounds
Head Wounds

d. Pri-Med (Kerlex) Bulky Gauze Rolls - There are two cotton gauze rolls within the kit. These are used for protection of minor wounds and wrapped loosely around the burn dressing to secure it over the burn area. They are also used for direct pressure of medium and severe wounds and to wipe away excess blood prior to the application of the hemostatic agent.
e. Iodine Water Purification Tablets - These tablets purify water of questionable potability.
f. Water Jel -The burn Gel is a 4" x 16" woven material saturated with a gel. It is FDA approved and has been proven to extinguish white phosphorous burns. When used immediately after a burn, it cools the burn area, reduces the chance for hypothermia, and prevents the burn from further progression. It protects the burn against contamination and infection and eases the pain of the burn victim. Do Not use this product for anything other than burns.
g. Bottle of Wound Disinfectant (Betadine Solution) - A disinfectant that is a betadine solution, which is a dark brown liquid soap. It is used to clean and disinfect minor wounds.
h. Adhesive Band-Aids - Package of 10 (1” x 4”) and 5 (2”x 4.5”) adhesive band-aids are used for minor cuts and abrasions.
i. Triangular Bandages (2) 40” x 40” x 56” Used as slings or supports and to wrap around dressings.

[eggroll]

that writeup looks familiar
:backhand:

[Options465]

Thanks for all the detailed replies!

[Options465]

I found this Power Point presentation about the USMC
IFAK components (File size 4.14MB):

http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/gtb/CSSE/MedicalProgramsO/Characteristics_and_Components_of_the_IFAK(2).ppt

[Khabbi]

So USMC SOF units like Force Recon and the new one being formed ( forgot the name of it ) use / will use Navy medics ?