TacMed Uniformed Medical Kit (UMK)
A low-profile trauma kit worn under a duty uniform or concealed armor carrier — concealed hemorrhage control for uniformed and plainclothes officers.
What is the TacMed Uniformed Medical Kit? A covert trauma kit from Tactical Medical Solutions worn under a duty uniform or external armor carrier. Offered as a pouch with a SOF-T-W tourniquet only, or fully stocked with tourniquet, Beacon Chest Seal, ESMARK bandage, and compressed or Combat Gauze, it provides concealed hemorrhage-control capability for uniformed officers who cannot wear visible external medical pouches.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed) |
| SKU — Pouch w/SOFTT-W | UMKB-W |
| SKU — Full Kit w/Compressed Gauze | UMKB-COMP |
| SKU — Full Kit w/Combat Gauze | UMKB-CG |
| Product Type | IFAK — Covert |
| Tourniquet Included | SOF Tactical Tourniquet Wide (Rescue Orange) |
| Chest Seal | Beacon Chest Seal (full-kit versions) |
| CoTCCC Status | SOF-T-W and Combat Gauze are CoTCCC-recommended |
| Design | Worn under duty shirt or inside concealed armor carrier |
Kit Versions
| Version | Contents |
|---|---|
| Pouch w/SOFTT-W | 1× SOF Tactical Tourniquet Wide (SOFTT-W) |
| Full Kit w/Compressed Gauze | Adds 1× Beacon Chest Seal, 1× ESMARK Bandage, 1× Compressed Gauze |
| Full Kit w/Combat Gauze | Substitutes QuikClot Combat Gauze for Compressed Gauze |
What It Is
The TacMed Uniformed Medical Kit addresses a real gap in officer preparedness: always-available trauma supplies for officers whose uniform or plainclothes assignment prohibits external kit pouches. The UMK’s flat, low-profile design lets it ride against the body under a duty shirt, inside a concealed armor carrier, or at the small of the back on a garrison belt without printing or discomfort.
The included SOF Tactical Tourniquet Wide in rescue orange makes its application immediately apparent to arriving first responders and EMS — a deliberate design choice. The ESMARK bandage is a versatile elastic compression bandage usable as a pressure dressing, a small-limb wound wrap, or improvised compression. The Beacon Chest Seal in the full-kit versions provides an occlusive option for penetrating thoracic trauma.
For departments equipping plainclothes detectives, undercover officers, or off-duty carry, the UMK ensures trauma capability without revealing law-enforcement status. For officers with external-carry options, compare the TacMed LAPD Kit or the TacMed AFAK.
USE CASES — UNIFORMED MEDICAL KIT
- Patrol officer on-body medical kit: Sized and configured for uniformed law enforcement officers who carry a compact medical kit as part of standard duty loadout — hemorrhage control and airway in a discreet pouch.
- Concealable duty medical carry: Designed to stage under a patrol jacket or on a duty belt without printing or interfering with other equipment.
- Stop the Bleed–level response: Equips uniformed officers to apply tourniquet and wound packing to self, partner, or civilian casualties before EMS arrival — aligning with national Stop the Bleed and TECC initiatives.
- First responder go-bag supplement: Provides individual-level trauma capability for fire, EMS, and security personnel who need a compact backup kit beyond their primary bag.
- Agency-standardized trauma baseline: Agency-purchasable as a standard-issue kit for uniform officers, ensuring consistent medical capability across a patrol division.
UNIFORMED MEDICAL KIT VS. OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT KITS
- Uniformed Medical Kit vs. LAPD Pouch: The LAPD Pouch is a leg-worn, LAPD-spec modular system with a detachable lower section; the Uniformed Medical Kit is a compact duty-carry kit optimized for under-jacket or belt concealment across agencies.
- Uniformed Medical Kit vs. Operator IFAK: The Operator IFAK is a MOLLE-mounted tactical pouch; the Uniformed Medical Kit is intended for uniformed officers in soft-clothes or standard patrol loadout without plate carriers.
- Uniformed Medical Kit vs. civilian bleeding-control kits: Built to law enforcement duty standards — includes tourniquet, hemostatic wound packing, and airway adjunct — vs. basic bleeding-control kits that typically carry only tourniquet and gauze.
- Agency bulk purchase vs. individual purchase: The Uniformed Medical Kit is designed for department-level standardization across patrol officers, providing consistent kit contents and layout for mutual aid scenarios.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Who is the TacMed Uniformed Medical Kit designed for?
A: The kit is designed for uniformed law enforcement officers who carry an on-body medical kit as part of standard duty loadout. It is also suitable for fire service, EMS, and security personnel needing a compact trauma kit for individual carry.
Q: Is the Uniformed Medical Kit stocked or empty?
A: The Uniformed Medical Kit ships stocked with a contents set configured for uniformed officer hemorrhage control and airway management. Check current product listings at tacmedsolutions.com for the exact contents and SKU.
Q: How does the Uniformed Medical Kit differ from the LAPD Pouch?
A: The LAPD Pouch is specifically designed to LAPD duty belt specifications with a detachable lower section and D-ring attachment; it is leg-worn and primarily for LAPD/LA County agencies. The Uniformed Medical Kit is a broader-market duty-carry kit for uniformed officers without LAPD-specific mounting requirements.
Q: Can the Uniformed Medical Kit be purchased for an entire agency?
A: Yes. TacMed Solutions offers agency and institutional purchasing with custom contents options. Contact TacMed at 888-822-6331 or info@tacmedsolutions.com to discuss agency volume orders and custom loadout configurations.
Q: What is the primary difference between the Uniformed Medical Kit and the Operator IFAK?
A: The Operator IFAK is a MOLLE-mounted pouch designed for tactical operators on plate carriers or chest rigs. The Uniformed Medical Kit is sized and configured for uniformed carry without tactical gear — a different deployment context and form factor for the same core trauma-response mission.
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Available Options:
- Pouch w/SOFTT-W
- Full Kit w/Compressed Gauze
- Full Kit w/Combat Gauze
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
