Eleven 10 RIGID TQ Case for CAT - Cross Front

What does 'Cross Front' mean on the Eleven 10 RIGID TQ Case?

The 'Cross Front' designation refers to the mounting orientation of the case — it is configured for placement at the front centerline of a duty or tactical belt, oriented so the tourniquet can be accessed with a cross-draw motion using either hand. Unlike a standard RIGID TQ Case mounted at the 3 or 9 o'clock belt position (accessible primarily by the same-side hand), the Cross Front placement at 12 o'clock allows both the dominant and non-dominant hand to reach the tourniquet, which is critical for self-application to either arm.

Why is front-center the recommended tourniquet carry position for self-application?

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training both emphasize front-center carry because it is the only belt position accessible by both hands. If your dominant-side arm is injured, you must apply the tourniquet with your non-dominant hand — a front-center tourniquet case makes this possible. Side-mounted pouches (3 or 9 o'clock) are inaccessible to the opposite hand in most body positions. Additionally, a front-center tourniquet is visible and accessible to a teammate or bystander who needs to apply it to you if you are incapacitated.

Is the Cross Front case the same injection-molded case as the standard Eleven 10 RIGID TQ Case?

Yes. The Cross Front variant uses the same injection-molded nylon case body as the standard Eleven 10® RIGID TQ Case for the C-A-T® Gen 7. The difference is the mounting hardware configuration — the TEK-LOK attachment is oriented for cross-front belt carry. Both use friction retention (no straps, buckles, or covers), both include a drainage hole, and both include a PVC medical cross identifier. The standard variant is typically mounted at the 3, 4, or 9 o'clock belt positions; the Cross Front is specifically configured for front-center placement.

Can the Cross Front RIGID TQ Case also be mounted on a MOLLE vest?

The Cross Front RIGID TQ Case ships with a Blade-Tech TEK-LOK belt attachment designed for duty belts up to 2.25 inches. Like all Eleven 10® RIGID TQ Cases, the case body features two-screw mounting holes that are compatible with Tactical Tailor Malice Clips (sold separately) for MOLLE/PALS vest mounting. However, the cross-front mounting concept — bilateral hand access at the front centerline — is most relevant for belt carry. On a plate carrier, the equivalent front-center position would typically be the low-ready or belt-line area.

Does the Cross Front case fit the CAT Gen 7 specifically?

Yes. The Eleven 10® RIGID TQ Case for CAT – Cross Front is designed for the C-A-T® Gen 7 tourniquet (sold separately at MED-TAC International). Eleven 10® notes that the RIGID TQ Case is also compatible with older C-A-T® generations through the same friction-fit design. The case is not designed for other tourniquet brands — for SOFTT-W or SAM XT tourniquets, Eleven 10® manufactures separate RIGID TQ Case variants for those specific TQ bodies.