US Army First Aid Kit Individual



US First Aid Kit Individual

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US Army Individual
First Aid Kit 


US Army Individual
First Aid Kit 2003
The Resource Center Allied Industries (2003)



DETAILS


NSN
6545-01-094-8412 - Kit (17/05/1980)
6545-01-094-6136 - Plastic Insert (13/05/1980)
8105-09-000-2725 (Year 2005)


Dimensions 6.5" L x 2.5" W x 8" H Accession number P5159

SUMMARY

First Aid Kit was first produced in 1967 as a replacement for the canvas Jungle First Aid Kit (JFAK) pouch from WW II. Its size (4-3/4 inches high by 2-3/8 deep by 4-1/2 wide) was designed to accommodate a plastic insert box that contained the components of the Individual First Aid Kit. The first pattern had snaps to fasten the cover flap, as did the JFAK. The case could be attached to a belt via two Alice clips (M1910 hooks in the first pattern). The case was also later equipped with a Velcro loop for attaching it to a parachute harness. The Medical Dept. insignia was on the front of the flap, between the fasteners.



The plastic insert (NSN 6545-01-094-6136 First Aid Kit, Individual, Plastic Insert) was an olive drab box with a flip top, just a little smaller than the nylon case so it easily slips inside. The first aid kit contents were packed in the insert and sealed with a dated green adhesive label. When used, or when the contents expiration date was reached, the insert was replaced with a fresh one and the old insert returned to supply to be refilled.


The FSN/NSN assignment can be confusing because there was a number for the entire kit (e.g. 6545-01-094-8412) and also a number for the case (e.g. 6545-01-094-6142) and for the plastic insert box (e.g. 6545-01-094-6136) plus NSNs for each content item. All of these kits are visually identical (except for the transition to ALICE clips, and snaps to LTD), but may vary a little in dimensions and contents.




Versions of the First Aid Kit, Individual


There were multiple versions of the Individual First Aid Kit as it evolved, some of which are tabulated here


NSN : 6545-912-0625
Case, First Aid Kit, Empty


First evolution after the Jungle First Aid Kit, stamped with Medical Dept logo (US & caduceus) on outside, 1966-1967 contract numbers. Hooks were still M1910, not ALICE keepers and flap was held by snaps, not LTD. Superseded by NSN : 6545-180-6239.


NSN : 6545-180-6239
Case, Medical Instrument and Supply Set No. 8


NSN : 6545-01-094-6142
Case, Medical Instrument and Supply Set No. 8 or First Aid Kit, Individual, Nylon Case
Casae only. Contract dates mid to late 1980s. ALICE clips and LTD fasteners for flap.


NSN : 6545-01-523-3689
Case, Medical Instrument Supply Set
Case only.


NSN : 6545-01-094-8412
First Aid Kit, Individual
Nylon case, Alice clips, 2 LTD fasteners to close the flap, Medical Dept logo (US & caduceus) on front. Authorized as late as 2005 but superseded by NSN : 6545-01-521-8502.


NSN : 6545-01-400-3397
First Aid Kit, Individual
Same as 6545-01-094-8412, but a kit for inventory only, omitting dated contents until issue. Found to be more trouble than it was worth, cancelled in 2003.


NSN : 6545-01-521-8502
First Aid Kit, Individual

Supersedes 6545-01-094-8412. Superseded by 6545-01-528-6546 or 6545-01-530-9451, the Improved Individual First Aid Kit, in 2005.




Contents of the Individual First Aid Kit



The U.S. Military Individual First Aid Kit (NSN: 6545-01-094-8412) includes the following items and quantities:


The IFAK contents varied over time, but a typical list would be:


Eye Patch Dressing
Battle Dressing
Bottle of Iodine Water Purification Tablets
Bottle of Wound Disinfectant
Container of Foot Powder
Lip Balm
Muslin for bandage, wrap or sling (2)
Adhesive Bandage (10)




Qty Description


1 Case, Med. Instrument & Supply Nylon Cloth, Green
2 Dressing, Field, Camo, 4" x 7"
1 Bandage, Triangular


18 Bandaid, Adhesive, 3" x 3/4"
1 Povidine-Iodine Solution, 1/2 oz bottle
1 Lipstick, Anti-Chap
2 Bottle Safety Cap, Round 8 Dram
1 Tablets, Water Purif (50/Bottle)
1 Bandage Gauze, 2" x 75"
1 Eye Dressing Kit, MIL-F-36043

1 Instruction Card, Art. Respir.



Description


Genuine US Military Issue First Aid Kit, Individual
NSN# 6545-01-094-8412
Contains the following items
6510-00-913-7909 Bandage, Adhesive
6510-00-200-3180 Bandage, Gauze
6510-00-201-1755 Bandage Muslim
6530-00-042-8421 Bottle, Safety Cap 2 ea.
6545-01-094-6142 Case, Med Inst & SS
6510-00-159-4883 Dressing, F,A, Field 2 ea.
6545-00-853-6309 F.A.K. Eye Dressing 2 ea.
6545-01-094-6136 Insert, F.A.K. Case



Contains all the above contents, ALL PILLS & IODINE, have been removed before being released by the government.







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U.S. Military Individual Troop First Aid Kit. NSN #6545-01-094-8412
Description
The U.S. Military Individual First Aid Kit (NSN: 6545-01-094-8412) includes the following items and quantities:








First Aid Kit was first produced in 1967 as a replacement for the canvas Jungle First Aid Kit (JFAK) pouch from WW II. Its size (4-3/4 inches high by 2-3/8 deep by 4-1/2 wide) was designed to accommodate a plastic insert box that contained the components of the Individual First Aid Kit. The first pattern had snaps to fasten the cover flap, as did the JFAK. The case could be attached to a belt via two Alice clips (M1910 hooks in the first pattern). The case was also later equipped with a Velcro loop for attaching it to a parachute harness. The Medical Dept. insignia was on the front of the flap, between the fasteners.

The plastic insert (NSN 6545-01-094-6136 First Aid Kit, Individual, Plastic Insert) was an olive drab box with a flip top, just a little smaller than the nylon case so it easily slips inside. The first aid kit contents were packed in the insert and sealed with a dated green adhesive label. When used, or when the contents expiration date was reached, the insert was replaced with a fresh one and the old insert returned to supply to be refilled.

The FSN/NSN assignment can be confusing because there was a number for the entire kit (e.g. 6545-01-094-8412) and also a number for the case (e.g. 6545-01-094-6142) and for the plastic insert box (e.g. 6545-01-094-6136) plus NSNs for each content item. All of these kits are visually identical (except for the transition to ALICE clips, and snaps to LTD), but may vary a little in dimensions and contents.






Contents of the Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

The IFAK contents varied over time, but a typical list would be:
Eye Patch Dressing
Battle Dressing
Bottle of Iodine Water Purification Tablets
Bottle of Wound Disinfectant
Container of Foot Powder
Lip Balm
Muslin for bandage, wrap or sling (2)
Adhesive Bandage (10)









Qty Description

1 Case, Med. Instrument & Supply Nylon Cloth, Green
2 Dressing, Field, Camo, 4" x 7"
1 Bandage, Triangular
18 Bandaid, Adhesive, 3" x 3/4"
1 Povidine-Iodine Solution, 1/2 oz bottle
1 Lipstick, Anti-Chap
2 Bottle Safety Cap, Round 8 Dram
1 Tablets, Water Purif (50/Bottle)
1 Bandage Gauze, 2" x 75"
1 Eye Dressing Kit, MIL-F-36043
1 Instruction Card, Art. Respir.















Versions of the First Aid Kit, Individual
There were multiple versions of the Individual First Aid Kit as it evolved, some of which are tabulated here:






FSN/NSN
Nomenclature
Description

6545-912-0625
Case, First Aid Kit, Empty
First evolution after the Jungle First Aid Kit, stamped with Medical Dept logo (US & caduceus) on outside, 1966-1967 contract numbers. Hooks were still M1910, not ALICE keepers and flap was held by snaps, not LTD. Superseded by 6545-180-6239.

6545-180-6239
Case, Medical Instrument and Supply Set No. 8



6545-01-094-6142
Case, Medical Instrument and Supply Set No. 8 or First Aid Kit, Individual, Nylon Case
Casae only. Contract dates mid to late 1980s. ALICE clips and LTD fasteners for flap.

6545-01-523-3689
Case, Medical Instrument Supply Set
Case only.

6545-01-094-8412
First Aid Kit, Individual
Nylon case, Alice clips, 2 LTD fasteners to close the flap, Medical Dept logo (US & caduceus) on front. Authorized as late as 2005 but superseded by 6545-01-521-8502.

6545-01-400-3397
First Aid Kit, Individual
Same as 6545-01-094-8412, but a kit for inventory only, omitting dated contents until issue. Found to be more trouble than it was worth, cancelled in 2003.

6545-01-521-8502
First Aid Kit, Individual
Supersedes 6545-01-094-8412. Superseded by 6545-01-528-6546 or 6545-01-530-9451, the Improved Individual First Aid Kit, in 2005.




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