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  • Prolonged Casualty Care: Not the Plan, But Needs a Plan - CTOMS
    February 25, 2025

    Prolonged Casualty Care: Not the Plan, But Needs a Plan

    Prolonged Casualty Care (PCC) is a prime example of something that isn’t the plan but needs a plan. It requires its own protocols, training, and preparation. Failing to plan for PCC means hoping for the best instead of preparing for the worst, a dangerous mindset in operational medicine.

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  • Emergency Trauma Care E-training for Civilians - CTOMS
    February 4, 2025

    Emergency Trauma Care E-training for Civilians

    New Online Emergency Trauma Care Training from CTOMS™ AcademyCTOMS™ is please to announce the release of three new online training bundles for civilians. The new course bundles have been tailored specifically for preparing citizens to respond to trauma casualties in...

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  • EDC Medical: The Minamalist Approach - CTOMS
    January 7, 2025

    EDC Medical: The Minamalist Approach

    **Minimalism**  *Minimalism, noun*  1. A style or technique (in music, literature, or design) characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.Many EDC (Everyday Carry) enthusiasts often overlook the importance of medical care in their daily lives. However, being prepared for most medical...

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  • The TacMed™ Ankle Medical Pouch - CTOMS
    November 26, 2024

    The TacMed™ Ankle Medical Pouch

    Not everyone can carry a medical pouch on their body every day; it’s simply not feasible. Everyday carry (EDC) bags can be misplaced or inaccessible during critical moments, such as disasters or dangerous situations. Thus, on-the-body carry becomes essential, making...

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  • Equipment is Important but Knowledge and Skills are Primary - CTOMS
    November 19, 2024

    Equipment is Important but Knowledge and Skills are Primary

    The principle of “the more you know, the less equipment you need” highlights the importance of mastering basic skills and mindset over dependence on tools or gear in high-stress or resource-limited situations, such as combat, emergencies, or austere environments. It’s...

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  • TRACE™ Systems Courses - Now Booking 2025 - CTOMS
    November 5, 2024

    TRACE™ Systems Courses - Now Booking 2025

    TRACE™ is a complete capability micro-rope system designed with military, law enforcement, and adventure seeking end-users in mind. TRACE™ Systems are built around a set of core components designed for use with the TRACE™ 6mm micro rope. These are used...

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  • Evolution of the "High and Tight" Tourniquet Guidance - CTOMS
    October 29, 2024

    Evolution of the "High and Tight" Tourniquet Guidance

    Since its inception, the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (CoTCCC) has evolved its guidance on tourniquet placement, especially with advancements in battlefield medicine and lessons learned from conflicts.       1.    Early Guidance (1990s-early 2000s): Initially, CoTCCC recognized the need for clear...

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