The NAR-5 Search and Rescue Bag Supplemental TCCC Upgrade Kit is a CNO SAR Model Manager-compliant add-on designed to bring NAR-5 SAR Aid Kits used by USN Aviation Squadrons and ships into full TCCC compliance. The kit contains SAM Pelvic Sling, 4 Combat Gauze Z-Fold, 4 ARS Needle Decompression (14 GA × 3.25 in.), 4 NPA 28F Airways, and 4 Polycarbonate Eye Shields — packaged in a clear zip-lock bag and easily integrated into any existing NAR-5 kit. SKU 85-4108; 5 lb.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue (NAR) |
| SKU | 85-4108 |
| Weight | 5 lb |
| Packaged Dimensions | H 6 in. × W 4 in. (clear zip-lock bag) |
| Compliance Standard | CNO SAR Model Manager TCCC requirements (USN Aviation Squadrons and USN Ships) |
| Base Kit Compatibility | NAR-5 SAR Aid Kit (one upgrade kit per NAR-5 kit) |
Verified Kit Contents
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| SAM Pelvic Sling | 1 |
| Combat Gauze Z-Fold Hemostatic (CoTCCC-recommended) | 4 |
| ARS Needle Decompression 14 GA × 3.25 in. | 4 |
| NAR Pre-Lubricated Nasopharyngeal Airway — 28F (117 mm) | 4 |
| Polycarbonate Eye Shield (PES) | 4 |
Product Overview
The U.S. Navy's CNO (Chief of Naval Operations) SAR Model Manager establishes specific TCCC-aligned requirements for Search and Rescue aid kits carried on aviation platforms and ships. The base NAR-5 SAR Aid Kit provides fundamental first aid capability, but did not originally include all supplies required to meet the CNO's full TCCC standard. This Supplemental TCCC Upgrade Kit is the purpose-built solution — a set of five specific item categories that, when added to a NAR-5 SAR Aid Kit, brings it into complete CNO SAR Model Manager compliance.
Four Combat Gauze Z-Fold hemostatic dressings (CoTCCC-recommended) address the leading cause of preventable combat/trauma death — uncontrolled hemorrhage. Four ARS Needle Decompression needles (14 GA × 3.25 in.) provide the capability to decompress a tension pneumothorax — particularly critical in aviation environments where pressure changes can worsen chest injuries. Four pre-lubricated 28F NPAs (Nasopharyngeal Airways) address airway obstruction. The SAM Pelvic Sling addresses pelvic fractures, which are frequently underdiagnosed in trauma but carry high mortality risk. Four polycarbonate eye shields round out the contents.
The upgrade kit stores in a clear zip-lock bag (H 6 × W 4 in.) for easy integration — simply place the kit inside the NAR-5 bag compartment. One upgrade kit upgrades one NAR-5 SAR Aid Kit. Units or squadrons that maintain multiple NAR-5 kits should procure a corresponding number of upgrade kits to ensure fleet-wide compliance.
See also: All Medic & Aid Kits | Massive Hemorrhage Control
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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 4 Inches |
| Length | 4 Inches |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Weight | 5 Lbs. |
