The Combat Application Tourniquet

-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
-Featuring NAR's Red Tip Technology™ with a red elliptical tip to assist user in locating and threading during application
-Reinforced windlass clip & highly visible security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application


The C-A-T® is a true one-handed tourniquet proven to be 100% effective by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research. Tests proved that the C-A-T® completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.

The C-A-T® utilizes a durable windlass system with a 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 strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation. The C-A-T®’s unique dual securing system avoids the use of screws and clips which can become difficult to operate under survival stress or where fine motor skills are compromised.

Special Features
-Awarded as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Inventions” by the U.S. Army
-Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army
-Used by both conventional and Special Operation forces
-Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army’s Institute of Surgical Research
-True, one-handed application tourniquet
-Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding
-Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care
-Designed to perform in all weather conditions
-Small and cost-effective