Medical & First Aid

Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)

A one-handed windlass tourniquet used to stop severe limb bleeding. It is the standard-issue tourniquet carried in every Soldier's IFAK for self-aid and buddy-aid.

Emergency Trauma Bandage (“Israeli Bandage”)

A 6-inch elastic trauma dressing with a built-in pressure bar and closure, used to apply direct pressure to bleeding wounds. Commonly called the Israeli bandage and carried in the IFAK.

Foot Powder

Antifungal foot powder (undecylenic acid and zinc undecylenate) in a 45-gram shaker container. Soldiers use it in the field and in garrison to keep feet dry and prevent athlete's foot and blisters during ruck marches and extended wear of boots.

Moleskin

Soft cotton fabric padding with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, cut to size and applied to skin to prevent and protect blisters and hot spots. A ruck-march staple for foot care.

Insect Repellent (DEET)

Military-issue controlled-release DEET lotion (about 33 percent DEET) applied to exposed skin to repel mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, and flies for up to 12 hours. Part of the DoD Insect Repellent System along with permethrin-treated uniforms.

Sunscreen

Military-issue sunscreen lotion used to protect exposed skin from sunburn during field and garrison duty. Cataloged as a sunscreen preparation with an SPF-15 lotion base.