Treating a litter-borne casualty on the ground means medics bend and kneel for every assessment and intervention — slower work, more fatigue, worse access at a casualty collection point.
How do you bring a litter to working height in the field?
Field litter stands elevate a litter-borne casualty to a working height so medics can assess, treat, and intervene without bending to the ground — reducing treatment fatigue and improving patient access. These aluminum folding stands deploy in seconds, lock into a stable configuration, and support the NAR quad-fold and similar litter family at 1,200 lb payload, safely handling the heaviest casualties. A locking cross-member prevents inadvertent folding once deployed, holding stable even on uneven terrain; the 23.5″ extended base width gives stability for a loaded litter without becoming a tripping hazard in tight treatment areas. Compatible with Talon, Raven, T3, and Medevac litters, the stands restrict front-to-back litter movement to keep the litter from sliding during repositioning. At 8 lb 8 oz for the set of 2 and folding to 34 × 25.75 × 5″, they add minimal weight and stow easily alongside the litters they support.
Why These Stands
Locking Cross-Member
Prevents inadvertent folding once deployed — stable on uneven ground.
1,200 lb Payload
Safely handles the heaviest casualties on a loaded litter.
Multi-Litter Fit
Compatible with Talon, Raven, T3, and Medevac; restricts litter slide.
Packs & Stows Light
8 lb 8 oz set folds to 34 × 25.75 × 5″ for vehicle and aid-station storage.
Who Fields Them
Forward treatment stations — working-height casualty care
Casualty collection points — TACEVAC staging and triage
Field aid stations — stable elevated litter platform
Pair It Up
Build the litter and transport system.
The Stands, Up Close
Bring The Litter To Working Height.
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Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 60-0014 |
| Material | Aluminum (lightweight) |
| Extended Height | 33″ |
| Base Width (extended) | 23.5″ |
| Folded Dimensions | 34″ H × 25.75″ W × 5″ D |
| Weight (set of 2) | 8 lb 8 oz |
| Payload Capacity | 1,200 lb |
| Unit of Issue | Set of 2 |
| Compatible Litters | Talon, Raven, T3, Medevac |
When to Deploy Litter Stands 33"
- Field treatment-facility litter elevation: Raises a litter-borne patient to a working height for the treating provider, reducing lumbar strain and improving procedural access during extended treatment.
- MEDEVAC staging area patient management: Elevates patients awaiting evacuation so providers can reassess and treat without kneeling in field conditions.
- Role 1/Role 2 forward surgical support: Standard litter stands are required infrastructure for forward surgical capability — they provide the treatment surface in environments without conventional stretcher tables.
- Mass casualty incident (MCI) patient management: Deploy in pairs to support multiple litters simultaneously, enabling organized patient flow through a treatment area.
- Training and TCCC simulation: Used in TCCC and combat medic training to simulate realistic patient treatment in a field context.
How Litter Stands 33" Compares
NAR Litter Stands 33" vs. improvised patient elevation: Improvised solutions — ammunition cans, rocks, vehicle bumpers — are unstable and inconsistent in height, creating procedural access problems and patient fall risk. The NAR stands provide stable, consistent 33" elevation for standardized treatment-area setup.
Litter Stands 33" vs. wheeled litter carriers: Wheeled litter carriers are for patient transport. Litter stands are for stationary patient treatment and staging. Both are elements of a complete casualty management system.
Litter Stands vs. T3 or Talon II litter systems: T3 and Talon II are the patient-carry platforms. Litter stands are the treatment-position infrastructure — select the litter for carry requirements, then add stands for stationary treatment capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What litter systems are compatible with these stands?
A: NAR Litter Stands 33" are compatible with standard NATO-pattern litters including NAR's Talon II, T3, QuickLitter, and RAVEN platforms. Verify compatibility with your specific litter configuration.
Q: What is the load capacity of the stands?
A: Contact MED-TAC International or the product page for the current load rating. Verify against your patient weight and litter weight before operational deployment.
Q: Do the stands fold for transport?
A: Yes — the stands collapse for pack and transport. Specific fold dimensions should be verified on the product page for compatibility with your medical bag or pack configuration.
Q: What is the NSN for NAR Litter Stands 33"?
A: Contact MED-TAC International for NSN, DLA, and GSA procurement information. NAR litter support equipment is available through military medical supply channels.
Q: Are litter stands required for TCCC-compliant care?
A: TCCC protocols focus on point-of-injury and early care, not treatment-area infrastructure. Litter stands are required for Role 1 and Role 2 treatment-area operations where patients need extended care at provider working height.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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