In a confined maritime or submarine environment, resupply is impossible and the nearest surgical capability may be days away. The response kit has to cover the full TCCC spectrum — hemorrhage, airway, and IV access — in one compact package that can be grabbed and deployed instantly, and stay findable in low-light, smoke, or flooding.
If definitive care were days out, would one grab-bag carry you from hemorrhage control all the way to IV access?
The MARINER meets the U.S. Navy EMAT response-bag specification. Its orange exterior with reflective trim stays visible in low-light, smoke, or flooding; 1000-denier nylon with sand- and water-resistant silent zippers handles the maritime environment; and the loadout extends past basic TCCC into IV access — NAR Saline Lock Kits and a BOA® IV Constricting Band — for the extended care window before a surface MEDEVAC. CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T® tourniquets and a HyFin® chest seal lead on the two top causes of preventable death.
Built For The Extended Maritime Window
Full TCCC Spectrum
Hemorrhage, airway, and IV-access supplies in one compact grab kit for when resupply isn’t coming.
High-Visibility Orange
Reflective trim keeps the kit findable in low-light, smoke, or flooding conditions.
Maritime-Hardened Build
1000-denier nylon with sand- and water-resistant silent zippers for the harsh maritime environment.
Extended-Care Capability
NAR Saline Lock Kits and a BOA® IV Constricting Band support IV access before a surface MEDEVAC.
Four Carry Modes
Belly bag, shoulder sling, 3-day assault-pack attachment, or MOLLE webbing.
CoTCCC-Recommended Core
Two genuine C-A-T® tourniquets and a HyFin® chest seal address hemorrhage and tension pneumothorax.
Verified Kit Contents
Hemorrhage & Dressings
- 2× C-A-T® Tourniquet (CoTCCC-recommended)
- 4× S-Rolled Gauze™ (4.5″ × 4.1 yd)
- 4× ETD™ 6″ Emergency Trauma Dressing
- 1× ETD™ Abdominal Dressing
- 1× Petrolatum Gauze (3″ × 18″) · 1× 2″ Surgical Tape
Airway & Chest
- 1× HyFin® Chest Seal
- 2× Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F w/Lubricant
Circulation / IV Access
- 2× NAR Saline Lock Kit
- 1× BOA® IV Constricting Band
Stabilize, Triage & PPE
- 2× SAM® Splint II · 1× Trauma Shears (7.25″)
- 4× Polycarbonate Eye Shield
- 1× Combat Casualty Reference Card
- 2× NAR T2 Triage Tag®
- 5 PR Black Talon® Nitrile Gloves · 1× Mariner Bag
Airway insertion (NPA) and IV/saline-lock placement are provider-scope skills. Deploy the advanced components of this kit only within your training and scope of practice.
The Bag Is The System
An EMAT kit lives or dies on grab-and-go familiarity. The fixed layout, color-coded sections, and front trauma-shear access mean the medic finds each item the same way every time — so when the call comes in a flooded or smoke-filled compartment, retrieval is reflex, not search. Standardize the kit, rehearse the loadout, and the bag works as fast as the team trained it to.
Who Fields It
USN Submarine EMAT — the standard casualty-response bag for Submarine Forces emergency med-assist teams.
Shipboard & Maritime Medics — full-spectrum care where the next surgical capability is over the horizon.
Expeditionary & Austere Teams — a compact grab kit for prolonged-field-care timelines.
Maritime SAR — high-visibility trauma capability for water and low-light recovery.
Round Out The Loadout
Keep the kit current and the team equipped:
The MARINER Kit, Up Close
Maritime-Ready, Grab-And-Go
NAR-built to the USN EMAT standard — high-visibility, full-TCCC, multi-carry. Shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| SKU | 80-0107 |
| Weight (loaded) | 4 lb 6.5 oz |
| Case Dimensions | 7.75″ H × 13″ W × 9″ D |
| Color | Orange with reflective trim |
| Material | 1000-denier nylon; sand & water-resistant silent zippers |
| Carry Modes | Belly bag; shoulder sling; 3-day pack attachment; MOLLE |
| Front Access | Trauma-shear storage for immediate cut |
| Primary Mission | USN Submarine Forces EMAT standard; maritime medical response |
| Price | $339 |
When to Deploy MARINER Response Kit
- U.S. Navy submarine EMAT response: Built to the Emergency Med Assist Team (EMAT) response-bag specification — the correct equipment platform for the submarine EMAT role.
- Confined maritime space casualty response: High-visibility orange with reflective trim for low-light, smoke, and flooding conditions in confined ship spaces where kit visibility is mission-critical.
- Extended maritime care beyond the MEDEVAC window: The kit's IV access capability — saline locks and BOA® IV constricting band — extends treatment beyond basic TCCC for the hours-to-days-to-evacuation timeline of submarine operations.
- Surface Navy and maritime patrol TCCC: Appropriate for any confined or extended-care maritime environment where a complete TCCC kit with IV capability is required.
- Helicopter and maritime patrol crew kit: The belly-bag or shoulder-sling configuration is compatible with aircrew and maritime patrol kit wear during operations.
How MARINER Response Kit Compares
MARINER Response Kit vs. standard IFAK: Standard IFAKs are individual-carry kits for combat TCCC. The MARINER is a team response bag meeting the U.S. Navy EMAT specification — it carries a complete TCCC loadout plus IV access capability in a defined operational format.
MARINER vs. Naval Boat Response Aid Kit: The Naval Boat Response Aid Kit is designed for surface boat operations. The MARINER addresses the submarine EMAT requirement — a more comprehensive kit for the extended care timeline of submarine operations.
MARINER vs. Expeditionary Casualty Response Kit: The Expeditionary CRK is a broader expeditionary response platform. The MARINER is specifically configured for maritime/submarine EMAT requirements with orange high-vis exterior and maritime environment materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the MARINER Response Kit CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The MARINER is built around CoTCCC-recommended devices — 2× C-A-T® tourniquets, HyFin® Vent Chest Seal, and S-Rolled Gauze. It meets the U.S. Navy EMAT specification, which aligns with Navy TCCC requirements.
Q: What is the EMAT role and who carries the MARINER?
A: The EMAT (Emergency Med Assist Team) is the submarine's organic medical response element — typically hospital corpsmen and sailors with TCCC training. The MARINER is the standard response bag for this role per the U.S. Navy EMAT specification.
Q: Does the MARINER include IV capability?
A: Yes. The MARINER includes NAR Saline Lock Kits and a BOA® IV Constricting Band for IV access in the extended maritime care window — beyond basic TCCC scope.
Q: What is the NSN for the MARINER Response Kit?
A: Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, DLA, and Navy supply system procurement information. NAR maritime medical products are available through DLA/GSA channels.
Q: Is the MARINER appropriate for surface Navy units?
A: Yes. While built to the submarine EMAT specification, the MARINER's complete TCCC loadout with IV capability and maritime-grade materials is appropriate for any surface or maritime patrol unit requiring a complete response bag with extended-care capability.
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