The MED-TAC Trauma Essentials Kit is a full MARCH-compliant bundle built for military personnel, tactical medics, and serious first responders who want a no-compromise individual trauma kit in a single order. The kit bundles a premium IFAK with three of the most critical treatment components in tactical medicine: the OLAES® Bandage, HyFin® Vent Twin chest seal pack, and QuikClot Combat Gauze — addressing hemorrhage, penetrating thoracic trauma, and wound packing in one coordinated kit.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vendor | MED-TAC International |
| SKU | BNDL-IFAK-002 |
| Kit Tier | Military / Combat |
| Protocol Compliance | Full MARCH-compliant |
| Contents (verified) | Premium IFAK + OLAES® Bandage + HyFin® Vent Twin + Combat Gauze |
| Eligible Reimbursement | HSA/FSA eligible (many items; verify with administrator) |
| Government Purchasing | FAR compliant forms available |
What's Included
| Component | MARCH Category | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Premium IFAK | Massive Hemorrhage | Tactical IFAK pouch with tourniquet and hemorrhage control staging |
| OLAES® Bandage | Massive Hemorrhage | Modular trauma bandage combining pressure dressing, elastic wrap, and occlusive dressing in one |
| HyFin® Vent Twin | Respiration | Two vented chest seals for bilateral tension pneumothorax and penetrating chest wound management |
| Combat Gauze | Massive Hemorrhage | Kaolin-impregnated hemostatic gauze; CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing |
Product Overview
Assembling a MARCH-protocol-compliant IFAK from individual components requires knowledge of which products meet CoTCCC criteria, careful sourcing from multiple vendors, and the experience to confirm compatibility between kit, pouch, and contents. The MED-TAC Trauma Essentials Kit eliminates that friction by bundling four of the most critical tactical medical components — vetted, CoTCCC-aligned, and packaged together — into a single purchase designed for military personnel, law enforcement, and tactical medics who need a mission-ready kit without the research and assembly overhead.
The CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze addresses the most lethal and most preventable cause of battlefield mortality: compressible hemorrhage from extremity and junctional wounds. Kaolin-based hemostatic gauze accelerates the clotting cascade through the intrinsic pathway, producing a stable clot in wounds that would continue to hemorrhage with plain gauze or pressure alone. The OLAES® Bandage provides the pressure application, wound coverage, and occlusive capability for wounds requiring more than packing — including open abdominal injuries and large soft tissue wounds — all in a single, compact modular system developed by TacMed Solutions.
The HyFin® Vent Twin chest seal pack from North American Rescue addresses the second-most preventable cause of combat death: tension pneumothorax from penetrating chest wounds. Two vented seals are included for bilateral coverage — critical in scenarios with multiple penetrating thoracic injuries or when re-evaluating chest seal placement after patient movement. The premium IFAK serving as the kit carrier provides organized, MOLLE-compatible, field-accessible staging for all components, ensuring the contents remain secure during movement and accessible under stress. FAR-compliant government purchasing forms are available, making this bundle suitable for direct acquisition by military units, LE agencies, and government medical programs.
MARCH Protocol Coverage
- M — Massive Hemorrhage: Combat Gauze (CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic), OLAES® Bandage (pressure + wound coverage), IFAK tourniquet staging
- A — Airway: Not included in this bundle — pair with NPA or surgical airway kit for full MARCH compliance
- R — Respiration: HyFin® Vent Twin chest seals (bilateral penetrating chest wound management)
- C — Circulation: Addressed through tourniquet (in premium IFAK) and hemostatic gauze
- H — Hypothermia prevention: Add emergency blanket to complete MARCH coverage
See also: Massive Hemorrhage Control | Hemostatic Agents | Chest & Thoracic Supplies | IFAK Kits & First Aid
All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.