MOLLE Medic Bag ("Mike Bag")

MOLLE Medic Bag, Open

Pouches Attached to Vest

Loaded Light: Vest Pouches Only

Loaded Heavy: Vest Pouches + Backpack + Bag Pouches

Recently, the Army and the Marine Corps developed a replacement for the Unit One, called the "MOLLE Medic Bag." MOLLE is an acronym for "Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment" and is often referred to as the "Mike Bag."

The MOLLE Medic Bag system consists of a backpack, with a right and left detachable internal pockets, an IV Bandoleer, and 8 external pouches. Four of the pouches can attach to the backpack and 4 attach to the MOLLE vest.

The three great strengths of the MOLLE Medic Bag are:

Increased Capacity - May be configured for up to 1576 cubic inches.
Increased Capability - Supplies for more advanced levels of care.
Increased Flexibility - May be configured for specific operational needs.

The three great challenges of the MOLLE Medic Bag are:

Increased Capacity - When configured for the full 1576 cubic inches, the MOLLE Medic Bag weighs about 27 pounds. This can limit the mobility and endurance of the corpsman/medic, particularly in hot weather.
Increased Capability - Not all standard medical supplies are appropriate for all levels of corpsmen and medics.
Increased Flexibility - Command guidance is necessary prior to each mission to assure appropriate bag configuration and quantities of medical supplies.

While there are nearly limitless ways of configuring the MOLLE Medic Bag, one standard configuration involves identifying three basic mission profiles: LIGHT, MEDIUM, AND HEAVY.

LIGHT MISSIONS (Vest Pouches Only)

1-3 days duration
Light or no casualties expected
MEDEVAC readily available with fast response
Resupply readily available
Lightest Load (about 8 pounds)
Greatest Mobility
Modest Medical Capability

MEDIUM MISSIONS (Vest Pouches, Back Pack)

4-14 days duration
Up to moderate casualties expected
MEDEVAC availability more limited
Resupply more limited
Medium Load (about 18 pounds)
Moderate Mobility
Moderate Medical Capability (IV's, Diagnostics)

HEAVY MISSIONS (Vest Pouches, Back Pack, Bag Pouches, IV Bandoleer)

>14 days duration
Up to heavy casualties expected
MEDEVAC availability limited or periodically unavailable
Resupply limited or unpredictable
Heavy Load (about 26 pounds)
Least Mobility
Greatest Medical Capability (IV's, Diagnostics, Quantity of supplies)

Using this model, the medical commander would first determine the basic mission profile, then add additional components or remove components from the basic load. For example, the MEDIUM MISSION LOAD weighs about 18 pounds, but could be 3 pounds lighter if IV capability is not needed at the corpsman/medic level.

MOLLE Medic Bag Components

	Unit Weight (lb.)	Number of Units	Total Weight
Complete MOLLE Medical Bag System	26.51	1	26.51
Pocket, Medical Modular	0.28	8	2.24
Interior Pocket Flap - Right	0.47	1	0.47
Interior Pocket Flap - Left	0.47	1	0.47
Bandoleer, Intravenous	0.45	1	0.45
Bag, Medical	2.28	1	2.28
Shoulder Strap Assembly	0.10	1	0.10

Contents
Ammonia Inhalant Pads		12	0.03
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Capsules USP 50 MG 100 Caps/BT	0.09	1	0.09
Atropine injection 0.7ML		10
ANA-Guard (Epinephrine Injectable)	0.06	1	0.06
Ringers Injection Lactated 500ML	1.22	2	2.44
NaCI Inj. USP 0.9% 500ML Bag	1.22	2	2.44
Ringers Inj. Lactated USP 1000ML Bag	2.40	1	2.40
Dressing First Aid Field Camoflage 4�WX6.250-7 250� LG Absorbent Pleated	0.09	6	0.54
Bandage Elastic Coban Brown 3�X5YD	0.06	2	0.12
Bandage Muslin Compress Camouflage 37�X37�X52�	0.10	10	1.00
Dressing First Aid Field Camouflaged 11.5-12�W11.5-12�LG	0.31	2	0.62
Dressing First Aid Field Brown Camouflaged 7.75-8.25�LG 7.25-7.75�W	0.17	4	0.68
Pad Abdominal 5�X9� Sterile Individual Wrapped	0.01	4	0.04
Bandage Gauze 6 Ply 4.1YDX4.5� White Individual Wrapped Sterile (Kerlix)	0.09	6	0.54
Sponge Surgical Cellulose Cotton Gauze 4X4� Sterile Individual Sealed	0.01	6	0.06
Pad Isopropyl Alcohol Impregnated Nonwoven Cotton/Rayon 1.5-2.6X1.8-2�	0.05
Bandage Adhesive Flesh 3� X .75� (Bandaids)
Tape Adhesive Surgical Porous Woven Rayon 3�X10YDS	0.25	1	0.25
Bandage Elastic Rolled 4X4.5YDS	0.10	4	0.40
Splint Structural Aluminum Malleable (Gray) 4.5�X36� �SAM�	0.25	4	1.00
Dressing Burn 4X16IN Saturated W/Water Gel Individually Wrapped	0.23	5	1.15
Dressing Chest Wound Seal		4	0.01
Tube Endotracheal Murphy E12 W/Cuff 8.0MM ID 10.7MM Diameter 32CM LG Disposable	0.06	2	0.12
Thermometer Clinical Human Rectal Fahrenheit Scale Red Tip	0.06	2	0.12
Splint Finger Phalange 18X.75� Aluminum Alloy	0.04	3	0.12
Syringe Hypodermic GP 10-12 ML Cap Luer Slip W/O NDL Concentric Tip	0.10	1	0.10
Scissors Bandage 7.25� Angle to HDL 1.5� Cut LG Blunt PTS CRS	0.13	2	0.26
Airway Pharyngeal Berman Child Size (80mm)	0.03	1	0.03
Airway Pharyngeal Berman (100mm)	0.03	1	0.03
Tube Tracheal Radiopaque Murphy Disposable 7.5MM ID 9.3MM OD 32CM LG		1
Sphygmomanometer Aneroid 300MM MAX Calibration W/Clip For Cuff	0.69	1	0.69
Case Sphygmomanometer	0.10	1	0.10
Intravenous Injection Set 12 Components Nonvented Sterile Disposable	0.07	3	0.21
Gloves Surgeons Gen. Surgical SZ 8 Rubber Prepow. Sterile Disposable	0.01	5	0.05
Airway Nasopharyngeal Robertazzi 30FR Oblique Tip	0.01	1	0.01
Stethoscope Combination Littman Classic II 28� LG Bell Diaphragm	0.28	1	0.28
Catheter and Needle Unit (I.V) 18ga.X1.25� W/NDL Guard Beveled Tip Disposable (005)	0.01	5	0.05
Catheter and Needle Unit (I.V) 14ga.X1.25" Beveled Tip Radiopaque W/NDL Guard	0.01	5	0.05
Thermometer Clinical Human Rectal Subnormal Low Reading 86-100 Degree Fahrenheit	0.01	1	0.01
Tube Drainage Surgical Penrose 12X7/8X 0.011� Amber Rubber	0.01	3	0.03
Stylet Tracheal Tube 7.5-10MM Plastic Sterile Disposable	0.04	2	0.08
Laryngoscope Set (Includes: Handle, Pouch, (4) AAA Batteries, Miller#3, Macintosh#4 Blades	0.44	1	0.44
Surgical Instrument Set Minor Surgery	0.70	1	0.70
Pen Ball Point Retractable Medium Pt. Black	0.01	1	0.01
Bag Plastic 4IN X4 IN		100
DD-1380		20
Skin Cleanser 60PCT Ethyl Alcohol No Rinsing 4 OZ/BT PLAS	,26	1	0.26
Chemical Cold Pack Reusable �Dual Ice�	0.67	2	1.34
Basic Field Corpsman ENT Kit W/(4) AAA Batteries	0.40	1	0.40
Vortec Headlamp, W/(4) AA batteries	0.51	1	0.51
Red Lens for Vortec Headlamp	0.10	1	0.10
Cervical Collar, Adjustable	0.32	2	0.64
Total Weight			26.51

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Operational Medicine 2001 MOLLE Medic Bag ("Mike Bag")

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MOLLE Medic Bag ("Mike Bag")