RTS Taktisches Schnelleinsatz-FAK-KIT

What tourniquet options are available with the RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK?

The RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK Kit is available with five tourniquet options: the Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T®) Gen 7 (CoTCCC-recommended, Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army), the SOF® Tactical Tourniquet Wide, the SWAT-T® Tourniquet, the Tactical Mechanical Tourniquet (Safeguard TMT), and the SAM XT® Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended ratcheting tourniquet). Select the tourniquet that matches your training and existing loadout for fastest deployment.

What is the difference between Combat Gauze® and Celox Rapid Gauze?

Combat Gauze® (QuikClot) uses kaolin clay to accelerate the blood clotting cascade — a mineral-based hemostatic agent. Celox Rapid Gauze uses chitosan granules woven into the gauze, which bind red blood cells and form a gel-like clot independent of the body's clotting factors. Celox Rapid is particularly effective for hypothermic, anticoagulated, or severely injured casualties whose clotting factors may be depleted. Both are effective CoTCCC-recognized hemostatic agents. Select based on your medical director's protocol.

Does the RTS Rapid Deploy IFAK include CoTCCC-recommended items?

Yes, depending on the variant selected. The C-A-T® Gen 7 and SAM XT® tourniquet options are both directly CoTCCC-recommended. Combat Gauze® (QuikClot) is CoTCCC-recommended. Celox Rapid Gauze is CoTCCC-recognized. All variants include HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack and a nasal airway with lubricant, providing comprehensive hemorrhage control and thoracic management capability.

What does the RTS Tactical IFAK include for low-light operations?

The RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK includes a glow stick for low-light marking or illumination during casualty treatment. This is a practical addition for night operations where white light discipline must be maintained. Combined with the triage marker, it supports casualty marking and documentation in low-visibility environments.

Is the RTS Rapid Deploy IFAK suitable for law enforcement vehicle kits?

Yes. The RTS Tactical Rapid Deploy IFAK Kit is well-suited for law enforcement vehicle medical kits. Its MOLLE mounting allows attachment to vehicle seat brackets, door panels, or MOLLE-equipped consoles. The ability to select a specific tourniquet — particularly the C-A-T® Gen 7 or SAM XT® that officers train with — makes it easy to standardize across a patrol fleet.