The officer who can't wear a visible tactical kit still needs bleeding control on their person — not staged in a trunk three minutes away. The constraint is space, and most kits lose that fight at the duty belt.
What puts hemorrhage control in a BDU pocket without bulking out the uniform?
The IPOK is NAR's entry-level patrol kit — minimal, efficient, and engineered for the smallest possible footprint in the loadout. At just 7.4 oz in a tight H 4 × W 6.5 × D 2.75″ envelope, it fits a standard BDU or cargo pocket without affecting mobility or uniform appearance, so officers who can't run a visible kit still carry capability at all times. It addresses the Massive Hemorrhage phase of MARCH with the essentials: a C-A-T® tourniquet for extremity hemorrhage, a 4″ Flat ETD™ for pressure, and wound-packing gauze. The contents are vacuum-sealed in a rugged, easy-open package marked with NAR's Red Tip Technology® tear notches for fast entry. The kit ships in two configurations — a standard build with NAR® Wound Packing Gauze (no hemostatic agent) and a Combat Gauze build that upgrades to CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze® LE for wounds that pressure alone won't control.
Why This Kit
Pocket Footprint
7.4 oz, fits a BDU or cargo pocket without bulking the uniform.
The MARCH Essentials
Tourniquet, dressing, and gauze for massive-hemorrhage control.
Fast Entry
Vacuum-sealed with Red Tip Technology® tear notches.
Two Builds
Standard gauze or CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze® LE.
Contents By Configuration
| Item | Standard (No Hemostatic) | Combat Gauze |
|---|---|---|
| C-A-T® Tourniquet, black (CoTCCC-recommended) | 1 | 1 |
| 4″ Flat ETD™ Emergency Trauma Dressing | 1 | 1 |
| NAR® Wound Packing Gauze, 4.5″ × 4.1 yd (no hemostatic) | 1 | — |
| Combat Gauze® LE hemostatic dressing (CoTCCC-recommended) | — | 1 |
| Black Talon® Nitrile Trauma Gloves, large | 1 pr | 1 pr |
A Celox™ Rapid Gauze hemostatic build is also offered by NAR — ask about availability.
Who Fields It
Patrol officers — pocket-carry hemorrhage control
Backup to a worn IFAK — second kit on the body
MCI quick-distribute — hand-off bleeding control fast
Pair It Up
The Kit, Up Close
Bleeding Control That Rides In A Pocket.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 80-0168-S (No Hemostatic) · 80-0168 (Combat Gauze) |
| Packaged Dimensions | H 4″ × W 6.5″ × D 2.75″ |
| Weight | 7.4 oz |
| Bag Thickness | 4 mm |
| Configurations | Standard (no hemostatic) · Combat Gauze® LE |
| Packaging | Vacuum-sealed; Red Tip Technology® tear notches |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T®; Combat Gauze build adds Combat Gauze® LE |
| Origin | Made in USA (Greer, SC) |
When to Deploy Individual Patrol Officer Kit (IPOK)
- On-duty patrol response: Mounts to a duty belt or carrier — the IPOK is designed to be on the officer's body, not locked in the trunk, so hemorrhage control starts at the point of wounding.
- Active shooter / mass casualty first response: The kit's tourniquet, chest seal, and compressed gauze address the three leading causes of preventable death at MCI scenes before EMS penetrates the hot zone.
- Officer down self-care: Contents and design allow single-handed application of the C-A-T® on a limb wound when a backup officer is not immediately available.
- Suspect trauma intervention: LEO policy increasingly requires officers to render immediate aid — the IPOK provides a dedicated platform that does not consume the officer's primary medical kit.
- Training and qualification: The IPOK is the standard kit for TCCC/TECC LE qualification courses — train with what you carry.
How Individual Patrol Officer Kit (IPOK) Compares
IPOK vs. Individual Aid Kit: The NAR Individual Aid Kit is a lay-responder, no-tourniquet kit for schools and workplaces. The IPOK is designed for trained law enforcement with a C-A-T® tourniquet, chest seal, and hemostatic gauze — a full TCCC-aligned individual loadout.
IPOK vs. M-FAK Mini (LE version): The M-FAK Mini for Law Enforcement is a pouch-only or minimal-load platform for officers who want the smallest possible footprint. The IPOK provides a factory-packed, mission-ready loadout that doesn't require individual item sourcing.
IPOK vs. Compact Officer Response Emergency Kit (CORE): The CORE kit is a two-officer response kit with expanded capability. The IPOK is the individual-carry solution — one officer, one kit, on their body.
IPOK vs. Crisis Incident Response Kit: The Crisis Incident Response Kit is built for multi-victim active-threat response, typically staged in a patrol vehicle. The IPOK is the personal carry kit, not the vehicle kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the NAR IPOK CoTCCC-recommended?
A: The IPOK is built around CoTCCC-recommended devices — specifically the C-A-T® tourniquet and, where included, CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic gauze. The kit aligns with TCCC/TECC protocols for law enforcement.
Q: What training is recommended before carrying the IPOK?
A: TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) or Stop The Bleed training is strongly recommended. Officers should practice C-A-T application to the point of automaticity, and rehearse chest seal application, before carrying the kit operationally.
Q: Does the IPOK include a chest seal?
A: Yes. The IPOK includes a HyFin® Vent Chest Seal (Twin Pack) for treatment of penetrating thoracic injuries — one of the three leading causes of preventable traumatic death.
Q: What is the NSN for the IPOK?
A: North American Rescue products are available through DLA/GSA and on various government contracts. Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN listings and procurement support for law enforcement agency orders.
Q: Can the IPOK be worn on a standard duty belt?
A: The IPOK is compatible with standard MOLLE and duty-belt mounting systems. The specific pouch configuration and mounting method depend on the variant — verify pouch dimensions against your belt platform before ordering.
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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.
Available Options:
- S-Rolled Gauze (NO Hemostatic Agent)
- Combat Gauze
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
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