Team SOP - Gear Medical
Civilian focused IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit).
The context of IFAK usage is very different for the average civilian than it is for a soldier operating with the logistics of a large military. These differences in need should be reflected in the supplies carried and the SOP regarding carry and usage.
IFAKs should be accessible with both hands and feature a removable insert/body. Supplies inside the pouch should be secured to prevent a "yardsale" type mess.
IFAK Location
- Fanny Pack should be 6 to 8 o'clock
- On war/battle/gun belt (6 o'clock)
- On plate carrier (ferro one roll or chinesium equivalent)
- On chest rig (front right)
Products
- https://www.refugemedical.com/products/bearfak-individual-first-aid-kit
- https://www.refugemedical.com/products/sob-small-of-the-back
- https://www.optactical.com/product/ferro-concepts-roll-1-trauma-pouch/
- https://www.optactical.com/product/blue-force-gear-helium-whisper-medium-trauma-kit-now-molle/
- https://www.optactical.com/product/ats-medical-pouch-small/
- https://www.venturesurplus.com/products/usgi-equipment-ifak-pouch-coyote-brown/
- https://www.chinookmed.com/01236/ifak-insert-empty.html
- https://armynavyoutdoors.com/usmc-issue-padded-molle-optical-case/
- https://www.venturesurplus.com/products/ifak-insert/
- https://www.refugemedical.com/products/stomp-2-0
IFAK Packing List
Some school of thought is that while yes combat gauze (hemostatic agent) does improve clotting, real world experience is that compressed gauze essentially does the job as well.
- 1x Combat Gauze (optional, add +1 to compressed instead)
- 2x Compressed Gauze
- 1x Chest Seal 2-pack (front/back)
- 1x 6" ACE Wrap (or Israeli bandage, but bulkier)
- 1x Emergency Blanket
- 1x TQ
- 2x Gloves
- 1x Medical Tape
- 1x Marker (mini Sharpie)