Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) - Trainer Blue
- Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
- Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
- Single Routing Buckle for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards
- Includes reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip and writeable windlass security strap
- Featuring NAR's signature Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab providing added visual clues during application
C-A-T® Trainer Version
This fully functioning Gen 7 C-A-T® tourniquet is colored blue to identify it as a training device enabling instructors and trainees hands-on training & tourniquet application practice with a distinct visual means to distinguish training devices from personal/operational life-saving devices.
The CAT utilizes a durable windlass system with a patented free-moving internal band providing true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once adequately tightened, bleeding will cease and the windlass is locked into place. A hook and loop windlass retention strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation.
The patented Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) featuring the proprietary red tip design and the mechanical advantage of a band within a band has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005. The innovations in the CAT are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253.
Educational Materials can be found HERE.
Product Enhancements:
Windlass Clip- Rapid Windlass lock from either side (ambidextrous)
- Durable construction keeps windlass secure
- Large diameter for strength
- Aggressive ribbing for slip-free grip
- Twist for additional tightening of the tourniquet to stop bleeding
- NEW welding process features strong adherence of strap to clip (Released 2025)
- Secures windlass rod and prevents dislodgment during movement
- Reinforced beveled stabilization plate minimizes discomfort and provides stable pressure under windlass
- Allows for fast application which decreases blood loss
- Simplifies effective slack removal
- Distributes pressure across TQ width, reducing pressure spikes on the TQ band edges as seen with competitor devices
- Minimizes friction during application
- Features NAR’s signature of premium quality: red elliptical tip
- Rounded tip easily feeds through buckle
Special Features:
- Fully functioning C-A-T® tourniquet colored blue to identify it as a training device
- Enables instructors and trainees hands-on training & tourniquet application practice
- Providing a distinct visual means to distinguish training devices from personal/operational life-saving devices
- Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253
Dimensions:
- Packaged: L 6.5 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in.
- Open Length: 37.5 in.
- Strap Width: 1.5 in.
- Weight: 2.7 oz
