Operational Medicine 2001
Medical Bag

The MOLLE Medic Bag can be carried with the integrated handle, using quick-release shoulder straps, a MOLLE sling, or clipped to the back of the MOLLE rucksack.

Opening the zippered flap exposes the inside and the four integral interior pockets, each closing with a velcro flap.

Two Pocket Flaps (right and left) can be attached internally for organizing supplies. These can be unclipped and removed. 

The IV Bandoleer can snap into place inside.

Up to four pouches can be attached externally (HEAVY LOAD), or carried internally (MEDIUM LOAD). 

The Medical Bag is somewhat water-resistant, but not waterproof. If exposed to very wet conditions, the contents will get wet. Protection of the contents against water and dust may be accomplished through the use of waterproof packing materials. 1-gallon Ziplock bags are particularly useful for this purpose.

Loading the Medical Bag
The Medical Bag can be loaded in any way prescribed by the medical commander. One standard way of equipping the Medical Bag is this:

LIGHT LOAD

The LIGHT LOAD is designed for 1-3 days, when casualites, if any, are expected to be light. MEDEVAC is readily available and little more than modest medical capability is required. The LIGHT LOAD weighs about 8 pounds.

The LIGHT LOAD consists of medical pouches #1, #2, #3, and #4, attached to the MOLLE vest. 

Weight as Configured: 4.61 Pounds

MEDIUM LOAD

The MEDIUM LOAD is designed for longer missions, lasting 4-14 days, when up to moderate casualties are expected. MEDEVAC and resupply may be somewhat limited. There is a need for more diagnostic and treatment capability than in the LIGHT LOAD missions. The MEDIUM LOAD weighs about 18 pounds (15 pounds if IV capability is not needed on the corpsman or medic level.

The MEDIUM LOAD includes the LIGHT LOAD, and adds the basic Medical Bag (backpack), including:

Central Compartment:

• Cervical Collar (1) - bent into a U-shape to fit inside the compartment
• Medical Pouches #5, #6, #7 and #8, inserted into the central compartment.

Weight as Configured: 4.61 Pounds

Right Detachable Interior Pocket Flap (#9): (IV Fluids)

• NaCl 500 ml (1)
• Ringer's Lactate 500 ml (1)
• IV tubing (2)
• 14 gauge IV needles (2)
• 18 gauge IV needles (2)
• Latex tourniquet (1)
• Alcohol wipes (5)
• Latex gloves (1 pr)
• Bandaids (4) in a Ziplock bag
• It is useful but not essential to include a small roll of 1" adhesive tape.

Internal Top Pocket: (Diagnostics)

• Stethoscope (1)
• Head lamp with red and white lenses (1)
• ENT kit 
• Scissors (1)
• Thermometer (1)
• Plastic Ziplock bags (100)
• DD-1380 Field Triage cards (10)

Internal Bottom Pocket: (Extra bandages)

• Large Battle Dressing (1)
• Medium Battle Dressing (2)
• ABD Pad (2)
• Kerlix gauze rolls (2)
• Triangular bandages (3)
• Latex gloves (1 pr.)

Weight as Configured: 1.18 Pounds

Internal Right Pocket: (Airway)

• Chest seals (2)
• Child's Plastic Airway (1)
• Adult Plastic Airway (1)
• Naso-Pharyngeal Airway (1)

Weight as Configured: 0.13 Pounds

HEAVY LOAD

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The HEAVY LOAD is for longer missions (>14 days) or those in which heavy casualties might occur. MEDEVAC and resupply may be very limited or unpredictable. The HEAVY LOAD weighs about 26 pounds (20 pounds if IV capability is not required on the corpsman or medic level.

The HEAVY LOAD consists of all of the LIGHT LOAD and MEDIUM LOAD Supplies, plus:

1. Move the Medical Pouches #5, #6, #7, and #8 to the outside of the the Medical Bag.
   

2. Attach the Left Detachable Interior Pocket Flap containing additional supplies to the inside of the Medical Bag.
   

3. Snap the loaded IV Bandoleer into the interior of the Medical Bag.
   

4. Fit the second cervical collar into the first and replace them back into the central compartment of the Medical Bag, folded into a U-shape.

Left Detachable Interior Pocket Flap (#10): 

• Surgical kit (1)

• Burn Dressing (3)

• Small Battle Dressing (2)

• Large Battle Dressing (1)

• Triangular Bandage (3)

• ABD Pad (2)

• Kerlix gauze roll (3)

• 4 x 4 gauze pad (2)

• SAM splint (2)

• Finger splint (1)

• Cold Pack (1)

• Latex Gloves (1 pr.)

Weight as Configured: 4.29 Pounds

IV Bandoleer (#11):

• Ringer's Lactate 1000 ml (1)
• NaCl 500 ml (1)
• Ringer's Lactate 500 ml (1)
• IV tubing (1)
• 14 gauge IV needles (3)
• 18 gauge IV needles (3)
• Latex tourniquet (2)
• Alcohol wipes (6)
• Latex gloves (1 pr)
• Bandaids (4) in a Ziplock bag
• It is useful but not essential to include a small roll of 1" adhesive tape.

Weight as Configured: 7.65 Pounds

INTUBATION

Whenever intubation equipment is required on the corpsman or medic level, the following are added to the internal left pocket of the medical bag:

Internal Left Pocket: (Intubation equipment)

• Laryngoscope kit (1)

• ET tube 8.0 mm (2)

• ET tube 7.5 mm (2)

• ET tube stylet (2)

• Syringe (1)

Weight as Configured: 0.77 Pounds

Bag, Medical, 13-1/4" x 14" x 7-1/2", Woodland Camo Fabric Pack

Weight: 2.28 pounds (2.43 pounds with shoulder straps attached)

Volume: 1080 cubic inches

NSN: 6532-01-467-4984

Approved for public release; Distribution is unlimited.

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Operational Medicine 2001
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