Time magazine has published a great article on Warrior Mind Training. Steeped in Samurai Bushido mystique, Warrior Mind Training teaches Soldiers and Marines how to use meditation to reduce stress and improve focus.
Check it our here.
To learn more about the actual program visit warriortraining.us.
S.O. Tech is holding a sale on medical equipment from now until 1 October. In addition to several bags that can be used as medical kits like the Mission Go Bag and Go Bag as well as the General Purpose Pouch and Slim Individual Medical Aid Pouch, S.O. Tech is featuring discounts on a large inventory of combat medical/first aid supplies like the Celox products (Celox Gauze, Celox Granules 35g, Celox Granules 15g), Sodium Chloride 50mL IV bags, Trauma shears, SOF tourniquets, Z-pack Dressings, and more.
Customers will be able to build pretty decent medical kits for their bags out of these individual medical items, or just restock their own storage supplies and medical kits.
Check out the sale at specopstech.com.
Ever since Blue Force Gear released the Denied Area Pattern line, folks have been coming up with new and innovative ways to combine the Dappers to support different mission sets. The Medical Coverage kit is the first in a series of articles.
To build the Medical Coverage DAP, you need the following items:
DAP Pack
Zipper Utility Pouch x 2
Extension Wing
Ten Speed Triple M4
Zippered Admin Panel
Small Accessory Loops x 2
Medium Accessory Loops x 2
Large Accessory Loops x 2
What’s even cooler is that Blue Force Gear packages the entire kit for you and offers it at a 5% discount over MSRP.
Check it out at Blue Force Gear.
The RSSâ„¢ Rucksack Stretcher System from the British firm Centurion is exactly what it is called. It is a day pack that converts into a stretcher. There is a removable daypack consisting similar to the Crusader/PLCE design consisting of zippered side pockets as well as a first-aid kit. Additionally, the RSS can be configured with an optional lightweight backboard. There are also integral straps which can be used to immobilize the casualty.
In the stretcher mode, it can be configured for carry by two to four bearers and can be reinforced with makeshift poles.
The RSS comes in Red, Black, Woodland, or Desert but custom colors can be accommodated. Check it out over at rucksackstretcher.com.
Combat Gauze is an advanced hemostatic agent combined with the simplicity of gauze so there is no danger of contaminating arteries with a clotting agent. It generates zero heat, is pliable making it easy to pack, and is easy to remove from a wound. It is also inexpensive enough that it can be issued to everyone.
Combat Gauze
Available from Combat Medical Systems, Combat Gauze has been awarded an NSN 6510-01-562-3325.
S.O.Tech has just introduced the SLIVER Slimline Medical Backpack to it’s line of tactical medical gear. Many of their medical products are already standard issue for USSOCOM medics. The super slimline design (3†when folded) is ideal for medics involved in vehicle or aircraft operations where room is limited. It is also well suited for urban operations where a medic must negotiate tight spaces. The pack zips closed and can be carried with convenient backpack straps, carry handles at the top of the panel, or is designed to integrate as an insert for the current issue Mission Medical Pack or Mission Pack System. Designed to be hung on a wall or laid on the ground when unzipped, the Pack is well organized. To help ensure organization, each of the pouches is identified via high visibility labels. The pack is really a system consisting of a stiffened panel with multiple removable pouches, a Davis Emergency Airway Roll, and the SOF-issue Medical Aid Pouch Insert to allow medics to customize their load. A zippered vinyl window on the outside holds packing lists and other documents. Currently available in Coyote Brown and made in the USA.
The SLIVER Slimline Medical Backpack is available from S.O.Tech.
Tactical Medical Packs offers a variety of first aid products. One in particular is an excellent choice for personnel who may need simple respiratory protection in addition to medical supplies.
The Tac-Pack a pocket size trauma kit used for the emergency treatment of wounds. It’ contains supplies to treat open or bleeding wounds, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, explosive trauma, and certain smoke and dust conditions. Included in the kit are latex-free gloves, roll bandage, gauze, an abdominal pad, an N-95 respirator mask, triangular bandage, tape, occlusive dressing, and a CPR mircoshield. Each pack retails for about $36.50, although bulk orders are available from the website, www.Traumapacks.com.
Blue Force Gear manufacturers of the popular Vickers Combat Cling have released two new products to complement their ever growing line of tactical nylon.
SOC-Câ„¢ Low Profile Suspender
Designed to interface with the SOC-Câ„¢ Belt the shoulder area of the Low Profile Suspender is lined with the same flash/flame resistant mesh found in that belt. Additionally, the back of the suspender has an elastic ring to increase comfort. The Low Profile Suspender is available in Coyote and Multicam.
The Boo Boo Pouch is intended as a go to pouch for more common items like band aids so you don’t have to break out the trauma kit for little things. It is available in Black, Coyote, Foliage, UCP, and Multicam.
Either product can be ordered directly from Blue Force Gear.
