What Tourniquet Does the U.S. Military Use? A Complete History from Vietnam to 2026
The U.S. military issues the CAT Gen 7 as standard, with SOFTT-W, SAM-XT, and other CoTCCC-recommended devices for SOF. Evidence-based...
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Junctional Hemorrhage Control in 2026: The No-BS Playbook for Groin and Axilla Bleeding When a Tourniquet Won't Work
Junctional hemorrhage is the bleed that doesn't get stopped by the tourniquet you trained on. The 2026 playbook for SOF medics, TEMS providers, and tactical paramedics — recognize early, immediate manual pressure, hemostatic wound packing, junctional tourniquet, pelvic binder, TXA,...
Read Article →Best Tourniquets of 2026: The Complete Evidence-Based Comparison Guide
An evidence-based comparison of every CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet for 2026. CAT Gen 7, SAM-XT, SOFTT-W, TMT, and more — with application...
Cómo Detener una Hemorragia Grave: La Guía Completa de Control de Sangrado y Uso del Torniquete (2026)
Guía completa en español para controlar hemorragias graves. Incluye aplicación del torniquete paso a paso, empaquetamiento de heridas con gasa...
The Complete IFAK Guide: What's Inside, How to Choose, and Why Your Kit Might Not Be Enough
The definitive IFAK guide: what's in an IFAK, CoTCCC-recommended contents, how to choose between pre-built and custom kits, use-case configurations,...
The Complete Tourniquet Guide: Types, Selection, Application & What the Military Actually Uses
Comprehensive guide covering what tourniquet the military uses (CAT Gen 7), CoTCCC-recommended options, CAT vs SOF-T vs SAM-XT comparison, how...
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