PMCI - October 2014
Slightly later than planned due to operational commitments, the second issue of PMCI is now available. Steve Barret writes about his 1st-hand experience of the Taliban's attack on his compound in Kabul, while Columbia-based security expert, Ban Hockman, points out some of the dangers faced while travelling in unknown locations. There's loads of reviews on everything from footwear to computers and we get to Meet the Manufacturer, Snugpack. As always, PMCI is FREE to the reader. We hope you enjoy this issue - wherever you are in the World!
Slightly later than planned due to operational commitments, the second issue of PMCI is now available.
Steve Barret writes about his 1st-hand experience of the Taliban's attack on his compound in Kabul, while Columbia-based security expert, Ban Hockman, points out some of the dangers faced while travelling in unknown locations.
There's loads of reviews on everything from footwear to computers and we get to Meet the Manufacturer, Snugpack.
As always, PMCI is FREE to the reader.
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Blue Force Gear<br />
Tourniquet NOW<br />
Strap M-TNS<br />
Leatherman Medical Shears<br />
M<br />
edical shears with multiple tool.<br />
The Leatherman Raptor features<br />
the necessary tools for uniformed<br />
professionals to safely and quickly<br />
go to work in an emergency situation.<br />
Developed with the input of<br />
special operations medics, EMTs<br />
and fire professionals the Raptor<br />
has just the right balance of features<br />
for medical - specific ops without<br />
an overkill of tools to complicate<br />
sometimes life-threatening situations.<br />
Tne of the most effective and simplest<br />
life saving devices - every<br />
warrior, no matter what field of<br />
operation, should have at least<br />
one tourniquet readily available.<br />
The Tourniquet NOW!<br />
Strap provides a low profile, secure<br />
and quickly accessible tourniquet<br />
holder that can be mounted<br />
on any MOLLE platform where 3<br />
vertical MOLLE loops are available. The elastic loops<br />
can fit a variety of NATO style tourniquets such as<br />
the SOF-T, CAT and other similar sized tourniquets.<br />
The elastic loops of the TNS can fit smaller sized<br />
tourniquets, or other items such as flex cuffs. The<br />
Tourniquet NOW! can be installed on top of the Trauma<br />
Kit NOW! or on either side of the Admin Pouch.<br />
www.blueforcegear.com<br />
Tools:<br />
• 420HC Stainless Steel Medical Shears<br />
• Strap Cutter<br />
• Ruler (1.9 in / 5cm)<br />
• Oxygen Tank Wrench<br />
• Ring Cutter<br />
• Carbide-tip Glass Breaker<br />
Measurements:<br />
• Shear Length: 1.9” (4.8cm)<br />
• Closed Length: 5” (12.7cm)<br />
• Weight: 5.8oz (164g)<br />
www.leatherman.com