Operational Medicine 2001
Medical Pouches

Eight Medical Pouches are included in the MOLLE Medic system. Four can be attached to the vest and 4 attached to the outside of the Medical Bag.

Each pouch can be zippered shut. This is a very secure way to close the pouch, but slow to open if you are in a hurry. The zippers are stiff and require two right-angle turns to open.

Each pouch can also be closed with a Velcro strap. This allows for faster access but is not as secure as the zipper closure. When not in use, the Velcro taps can be rolled up and out of the way.

It is useful to number the pouches. This allows for quick location of supplies by yourself or others who are helping you. ("Open up pouch #1 and grab me the scissors!")

For demonstration purposes (so you can see them), the numbers have been written on adhesive tape. In operational settings, you wouldn't want to use white adhesive tape as it makes you too visible a target, and the tape tends to fall off in the rain. It is better to use a black permanent marker and write the numbers directly on the fabric.

Loading the Pouches
The pouches can be loaded in any way prescribed by the medical commander. Logic and consistency are useful. They should be packed tightly enough to avoid wasting space and to avoid rattling. They should not be packed so tightly that access is difficult. One standard way of loading them is provided here:

Pouches #1, #2, #3, and #4 are carried on the front of the MOLLE vest and have roughly the same volume as the old Unit One bag. The supplies contained in them are similar to that of a Unit One.

Pouches #5, #6, #7 and #8 can be attached to the outside of the MOLLE Medical Bag (HEAVY LOAD) or placed inside the MOLLE Medical Bag (MEDIUM LOAD). 

Pocket, Medical Modular, 5-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 2-1/2", Woodland Camo Fabric Pouch, w/Zippered Closure and Velcro Closure.

Weight: .28 pounds each, 2.24 pounds for all eight pouches combined.

Capacity: 62 cubic inches per pouch. 248 cubic inches for all eight pouches combined.

NSN: 6532-01-467-4988

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Operational Medicine 2001
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