TacMed Casualty Throw Kit
A compact, deployable hemorrhage-control package designed to be thrown or slid to a casualty at standoff distance.
What is the TacMed Casualty Throw Kit? A compact, deployable hemorrhage-control package (SKU MEDTAC0420) designed to be thrown or slid to a casualty or bystander for self-treatment when direct approach is not safe. It contains a SOF Tourniquet, Control Wrap, gauze, emergency blanket, tape, bi-lingual instructions, and a casualty marker panel — a tool for responders, SWAT, and mass-casualty first responders to initiate hemorrhage control at standoff distance.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed) |
| SKU | MEDTAC0420 |
| Intended Use | Throw or slide to casualty; bystander-initiated self-treatment |
| Bi-lingual | Yes — instructions in English and Spanish |
| Tourniquet Included | SOF Tactical Tourniquet-Wide (CoTCCC-recommended) |
Kit Contents
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| SOF Tactical Tourniquet-Wide | 1 |
| Control Wrap 4″ | 1 |
| Krinkle Gauze | 1 |
| Emergency Blanket | 1 |
| 2″ Surgical Tape | 1 |
| Bi-lingual Instruction Card (English/Spanish) | 1 |
| Casualty Marker Panel | 1 |
What It Is
The TacMed Casualty Throw Kit addresses a scenario standard IFAKs are not designed for: a casualty in a location where direct approach is tactically unsafe or impossible — across a gap, around a corner, or in a ballistic threat zone. The kit can be thrown, slid, or kicked to the casualty for self-directed hemorrhage control until extrication is possible. The bi-lingual English/Spanish instruction card supports self-treatment by individuals with no medical training.
The SOF Tactical Tourniquet-Wide — TacMed Solutions' own CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet — provides primary extremity tourniquet capability. The Control Wrap 4″ provides pressure-bandage application for wounds not controlled by tourniquet, while Krinkle Gauze enables wound packing. The emergency blanket addresses hypothermia prevention, a critical consideration during the prolonged casualty wait associated with active-threat scenarios, and the casualty marker panel marks the casualty location for incoming medical personnel.
This kit is widely used by SWAT teams, patrol officers, mass-casualty response units, and civilian emergency-preparedness organizations. Its compact size and throw-capable design make it a distinct tool in the tactical medical arsenal — complementing, not replacing, the operator's personal IFAK. See also IFAK kits, bleeding-control kits, tourniquets & pouches, and bandages & dressings.
WHO USES THE ARK CASUALTY THROW KIT — AND WHEN
- Active shooter and mass casualty incident first response — thrown or distributed to uninjured bystanders on scene by responding medics or RTF personnel, enabling immediate hemorrhage control before evacuation without requiring trained provider presence at each casualty
- Warm Zone and Rescue Task Force operations — staged at casualty collection points where multiple casualties are clustered; individual kits handed to ambulatory wounded for self-care while providers manage more critical patients
- School, venue, and public facility emergency preparedness — pre-positioned in classrooms, offices, and public spaces for bystander deployment during active events; bilingual instruction card enables use by individuals with no prior medical training
- Military and law enforcement clearing element support — medics advancing with clearing elements distribute throw kits to non-medical team members for immediate self-/buddy-aid, freeing the medic to manage critical casualties with the parent ARK kit's advanced supplies
- Casualty marking and location protocols — the included Casualty Marker Panel enables responders to mark casualty locations so evacuation teams can identify and retrieve all wounded; reduces the risk of casualties being missed in chaotic scenes
CASUALTY THROW KIT VS. OTHER BYSTANDER AID APPROACHES
Throw Kit vs. alternatives for bystander hemorrhage control:
- vs. Stop the Bleed station kits: Wall-mounted station kits require the responder to go to the kit location. The ARK Casualty Throw Kit is designed to be brought to the casualty — thrown or handed directly — reducing time to first treatment in dynamic active shooter environments.
- vs. improvised pressure application: Improvised methods (clothing, direct hand pressure) cannot maintain sustained, calibrated compression. The Control Wrap with bilingual instruction card provides correct, sustained pressure that improvised materials cannot reliably achieve.
- vs. full IFAK kits distributed to bystanders: Full IFAKs contain items requiring training to use safely (NPAs, chest seals). The Throw Kit is intentionally simplified to items a bystander can apply correctly from a card — tourniquet, control wrap, gauze, emergency blanket — without risk of incorrect advanced intervention.
Dimensions: 8″ × 6″. Weight: 14.2 oz. SKU: ARK-CTK.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is inside the TacMed ARK Casualty Throw Kit?
A: Each ARK Casualty Throw Kit contains: 1x SOF Tourniquet, 1x 4-inch Control Wrap, 1x Krinkle Gauze, 1x Emergency Blanket, 1x 2-inch Surgical Tape, 1x Bilingual Instruction Card, and 1x Casualty Marker Panel. The kit weighs 14.2 oz and packs to 8 inches by 6 inches.
Q: Can the ARK Casualty Throw Kit be used by someone with no medical training?
A: Yes — the kit is specifically designed for deployment to untrained bystanders. The included bilingual (English and Spanish) instruction card provides illustrated step-by-step guidance for tourniquet application and wound management. The TacMed Control Wrap's anti-unroll brake system prevents application errors common with standard elastic bandages under stress.
Q: How does the Casualty Marker Panel in the Throw Kit help evacuation teams?
A: The Casualty Marker Panel is a high-visibility panel placed near a treated casualty to mark their location for incoming evacuation and rescue teams. In chaotic active shooter or mass casualty scenes, casualties may be behind barriers, in corridors, or in areas inaccessible to early responders. The marker panel ensures that TCCC-trained RTF members and EMS can systematically locate and extract all treated casualties without leaving anyone behind.
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