FIRST AID
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FM 4-25.11/NTRP 4-02.1/AFMAN 44-163(I)<br />
APPENDIX A<br />
<strong>FIRST</strong> <strong>AID</strong> CASE AND KITS,<br />
DRESSINGS, AND BANDAGES<br />
A-1.<br />
First Aid Case with Field Dressings and Bandages<br />
Every service member is issued a first aid case (Figure A-1A) with a field<br />
first aid dressing encased in a plastic wrapper (Figure A-1B). He carries it at<br />
all times for his use. The field first aid dressing is a standard sterile (germfree)<br />
compress or pad with bandages attached (Figure A-1C). This dressing<br />
is used to cover the wound, to protect against further contamination, and to<br />
stop bleeding (pressure dressing). When a service member administers first<br />
aid to another person, he must remember to use the wounded person’s<br />
dressing; he may need his own later. The service member must check his<br />
first aid case regularly and replace any used or missing dressing. The field<br />
first aid dressing may normally be obtained from his unit supply.<br />
Figure A-1. Field first aid case and dressing (Illustrated A—C).<br />
A-2.<br />
General Purpose First Aid Kits<br />
General-purpose first aid kits are listed in the common table of allowances<br />
(CTA) 8-100. The operators, crew, and passengers carry these kits on Army<br />
vehicles, aircraft, and boats for use. Individuals designated by unit TSOP to<br />
be responsible for these kits are required to check them regularly and replace<br />
all items used. The general-purpose kit and its contents can be obtained<br />
through the unit supply system.<br />
A-1