# MED-TAC International Corp. > MED-TAC International Corp. is a physician-owned, Special Operations Forces (SOF) veteran-led tactical medical supply and education company based in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Founded by Dr. Marco R. Torres, MD, MED-TAC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in tactical medical equipment, TCCC/TECC training courses, and evidence-based education for military, law enforcement, EMS, and civilian first responders. Our mission is to bring tactical medicine, first aid, and emergency response knowledge to the world. CAGE code 9VFL3. ## About - [MED-TAC International](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/): Homepage — tactical medical equipment, training, and education - [About Us](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/pages/med-tac-about-us): Company background, mission, leadership, and SDVOSB credentials - [Contact Us](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/pages/contact-us): Get in touch with MED-TAC International ## Training Courses - Tactical Medicine Provider (Basic): Foundational tactical medicine course for first responders and civilian providers - Tactical Medicine Provider (Advanced): Advanced-level tactical medicine training for experienced medical providers - TECC for Law Enforcement: Tactical Emergency Casualty Care course tailored for law enforcement officers - TCCC All Combatants: Tactical Combat Casualty Care course for all military combatants - TCCC Medical Provider: Advanced TCCC course for combat medics and military medical providers - Active Shooter Familiarization: Preparedness training for active shooter and mass casualty scenarios - AHA ACLS Certification: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - AHA BLS Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support - AHA PALS Certification: American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support ## Product Collections - [Tourniquets & Pouches](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/tourniquets-pouches): CoTCCC-recommended tourniquets including CAT Gen 7, SOF-T Wide, SAM XT with comparison data and pouches - [IFAK Kits](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/ifak-kits-first-aid): Individual First Aid Kits for military, law enforcement, EMS, and civilians — pre-built and customizable - [IFAK Pouches](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/ifak-pouches): IFAK pouches and carriers for tactical and emergency use - [Massive Hemorrhage Control](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/massive-hemorrhage-control): Complete hemorrhage control equipment including tourniquets, hemostatic agents, and pressure bandages - [Hemostatic Agents](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/hemostatic-agents): QuikClot Combat Gauze, Celox, ChitoGauze and other hemostatic agents for TCCC and trauma care - [Chest & Thoracic Supplies](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/chest-thoracic-supplies): Chest seals, decompression needles, and thoracic trauma equipment - [Airway Management Kits](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/airway-management-kits-and-supplies): NPA, supraglottic airways, intubation supplies, and airway adjuncts - [Bandages & Dressings](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/bandages-dressings): Emergency bandages, Israeli bandages, OLAES, and wound dressings - [Prolonged Field Care Kits](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/prolonged-field-care-kits): Prolonged field care and austere environment medical kits - [Tactical Medical Backpacks](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/tactical-medical-backpacks): Medical backpacks and bags for tactical medics, combat medics, and EMS providers - [Casualty Response Kits](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/casualty-response-kits): Multi-casualty and casualty response medical kits - [Mass Casualty / Active Shooter Kits](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/mass-casualty-incident-active-shooter-kits): Multi-casualty medical kits for schools, churches, workplaces, and public venues - [Public Access Bleeding Control Kits](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/public-access-bleeding-control-kits): Wall-mounted and portable bleeding control kits for public spaces - [Vehicle First Aid Kits](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/vehicle-tactical-first-aid-kits): Trauma kits designed for vehicles, overlanding, and road emergencies - [Emergency Burn Care](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/emergency-burn-care): Burn treatment supplies and kits - [Rescue Task Force Equipment](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/rescue-task-force-equipment): Equipment for rescue task force and active threat response teams - [EMS Bags and Backpacks](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/ems-bags-and-backpacks): Durable EMS bags and backpacks for first responders - [AEDs & Resuscitation Devices](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/automated-external-defibrillators-aed-resusciation-devices): Automated external defibrillators and resuscitation equipment - [IV/IO & Blood Transfusion](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/iv-io-blood-transfusion): Intravenous, intraosseous, and transfusion supplies - [EDC Medical](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/every-day-carry-medical): Everyday carry medical kits and compact trauma supplies - [North American Rescue](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/north-american-rescue): Full line of North American Rescue products - [Best Sellers](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/collections/best-sellers): Most popular tactical medicine products ## Educational Articles - [The Complete Tourniquet Guide: Types, Selection, Application & What the Military Actually Uses](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/the-complete-tourniquet-guide-types-selection-application-what-the-military-actually-uses): Comprehensive 4,000-word guide covering CAT Gen 7, SOF-T Wide, SAM XT comparison, CoTCCC recommendations, application techniques, and tourniquet selection criteria for military, law enforcement, and civilians - [The Complete IFAK Guide: What's Inside, How to Choose, and Why Your Kit Might Not Be Enough](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/the-complete-ifak-guide-whats-inside-how-to-choose-and-why-your-kit-might-not-be-enough): Definitive IFAK guide covering CoTCCC-recommended contents, buy vs build decision framework, use-case configurations for military, LEO, EMS, and civilians, and common IFAK mistakes - [TCCC Guidelines 2026: What Changed, What It Means, and How to Stay Current](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/tccc-guidelines-2026-what-changed-what-it-means-and-how-to-stay-current): Comprehensive guide to 2025-2026 TCCC guideline changes including Change 24-1 airway overhaul, Change 25-1 antibiotic shift to ceftriaxone, TXA 3-hour window removal, proposed Change 25-2 tourniquet reassessment, TCCC vs TECC comparison, and MARCH algorithm updates - [The MARCH Algorithm in Tactical Combat Casualty Care](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/the-march-algorithm-in-tactical-combat-casualty-care): Comprehensive breakdown of the MARCH trauma assessment algorithm used in TCCC with military and civilian applications - [Latest Updates to TCCC and TECC Guidelines in 2025](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/latest-updates-to-tccc-and-tecc-guidelines-in-2025-what-first-responders-and-tactical-medics-need-to-know): Analysis of 2025 CoTCCC and C-TECC guideline changes including airway management overhaul, resuscitation updates, and TXA protocols - [QuikClot vs Celox vs ChitoGauze Hemostatic Gauze Compared](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/quikclot-vs-celox-vs-chitogauze-hemostatic-gauze-compared-by-use-case): Evidence-based comparison of hemostatic agents by mechanism, effectiveness, and use case - [The Fallacy of CoTCCC Approved vs Recommended](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/the-fallacy-of-cotccc-approved-vs-recommended): Critical distinction between CoTCCC "approved" and "recommended" products - [A Primer on Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK)](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/a-primer-on-individual-first-aid-kits-ifak): Guide to IFAK components, selection criteria, and configuration - [Prolonged Field Care – Beyond the Golden Hour](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/prolonged-field-care-beyond-the-golden-hour): Deep dive into prolonged field care concepts in tactical medicine - [CoTCCC Recommended Devices and Adjuncts](https://www.tactical-medicine.com/blogs/news/cotccc-recommended-devices-and-adjuncts-06-may-2019): Reference list of CoTCCC recommended medical devices ## Topics of Authority - Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and CoTCCC guidelines - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) and C-TECC guidelines - MARCH algorithm for trauma assessment - Tourniquet selection, application, and comparison (CAT Gen 7, SOF-T Wide, SAM XT, SWAT-T) - Hemostatic agents (QuikClot Combat Gauze, Celox, ChitoGauze) - Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) configuration and selection - Chest seals, needle decompression, and thoracic trauma - Bleeding control and hemorrhage management - Prolonged field care (PFC) and austere medicine - Stop the Bleed training and legislation - Active shooter and mass casualty medical response - First aid for civilians, families, and bystanders - Wilderness and adventure medicine - Marine and maritime medical emergencies - Remote and limited-resource emergency medicine - Home emergency preparedness and family first aid - CPR, AED use, and basic life support - Emergency medical training and certification - Vehicle and travel medical preparedness ## Author Dr. Marco R. Torres, MD — Founder, President & CEO of MED-TAC International Corp. Physician, U.S. Special Operations Forces veteran, and tactical medicine educator. Author of all MED-TAC educational content covering tactical medicine, emergency response, first aid, and life-saving techniques. ## Social Media - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/medtacintl): @medtacintl - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@talkintacmed): @talkintacmed - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@talkingtacmed): @talkingtacmed - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tacticalmedicgear): /tacticalmedicgear - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacticalmedicine): /in/tacticalmedicine
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