USSOCOM_CASEVAC_System_Attributes10.28.19.pdf

6.1 Other System Attributes.

Table 6-1 Other System Attributes

PSPEC

Requirement Attribute Module Threshold Objective

4.1.1.3.1

Regulatory

Compliance

CASEVAC -

General

CASEVAC Set medical equipment and supplies shall be FDA filed, cleared, or approved at the appropriate FDA level of device classification.

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4.1.1.3.2

Safety

CASEVAC Set equipment/supplies shall meet all applicable electrical safety standards and regulations to include but not limit to UL 544, and ANSI/AAMI HF-18 Electrical Safety Standards.

4.1.1.3.3

Equipment

The CASEVAC Set shall incorporate equipment/supply items that allow SOF

ATPs to perform the capabilities and requirements of each individual kit

4.1.1.3.4

Equipment

The CASEVAC Set shall incorporate all equipment/supply items listed in the

Performance Specification Annex 1, Notional Equipment List

The CASEVAC Set should incorporate all equipment/supply items required to perform the

CASEVAC mission utilizing the latest technology, lightest weight, most compact design, and integration of multiple capabilities, highest durability, and highest reliability.

4.1.1.4.1

Lightweight

The CASEVAC Set shall be lightweight and each individual module shall be either man-packable or man-portable as specified in their respective sections.

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4.1.1.4.2 Lightweight

CASEVAC -

General The man-packable module shall weigh less than 55 (T) lbs.

The man-packable module should weigh less than 40 (O) lbs.

4.1.1.4.3 Lightweight

CASEVAC -

General The man-portable module shall weigh less than 100 (T) lbs.

The man-portable module should weigh less than 80 (O) lbs.

4.1.1.5.1

Packaging / Modularity

The CASEVAC Set shall include all packaging necessary to transport/store all equipment/supply items in an organized manner.

4.1.1.5.2

CASEVAC Set packaging shall include additional storage compartments to accommodate extra supplies or mission unique items.

4.1.1.5.3

Each individual kit outlined in Performance Specification sections 4.1.2-4.1.5 shall be self-contained.

The modules within each kit should be modularized and able to be combined with/connected to each other to the maximum extent practicable.

4.1.1.5.4

The man-packable packaging shall consist of bags, snaps, zippers, hooks, straps, pouches, pockets, and other SOF common packaging to be as streamlined and compact to the maximum extent practicable.

4.1.1.5.5

The man-portable packaging shall consist of man-packable packaging and/or ruggedized, air-worthy containers suitable to organize transport and protect the equipment/supplies stored within.

4.1.1.5.6

All external packaging will be constructed of materials able to accept various camouflage patterns to include but not limited to AOR1/2 (Naval Special Warfare

Pattern), Multi-Camouflage, and MARPAT (Marine Corps Pattern)

4.1.1.6.1

Reliability / Quality

CASEVAC Set packaging shall be manufactured using materials and processes providing the highest quality and durability needed to meet SOF mission requirements and operate in the intended environment for a minimum two year service life

4.1.1.6.2

Quality

CASEVAC -

General

CASEVAC Set man-packable packaging stress points shall be double-stitched (T)

CASEVAC Set man-packable packaging stress points should be triple-stitched (O).

4.1.1.6.3

Quality

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) for all medical electronic items:

The mean time between Operational Mission Failure will be at least 540 hours.

The operational availability will be .89 when operated over a 30-day period.

The mean time to repair will be 3 hours.

(MTBF) for all medical electronic items:

The mean time between

Operational Mission Failure should be at least 1040 hours.

The operational availability should be .93 when operated over a 30-day period.

The mean time to repair should be 1 hour.

4.1.1.7.1 Simplicity / Accessibility

CASEVAC -

General

CASEVAC Set packaging shall be simple in design and permit easy access to the equipment/supplies contained within.

4.1.1.7.2

Accessibility

CASEVAC -

General

CASEVAC Set packaging shall go no more than 2-zippers deep to access the main contents of any bag.

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4.1.1.7.3 Simplicity /

Accessibility

CASEVAC -

General

CASEVAC Set packaging shall include basic labels for each compartment.

4.1.1.7.4

Accessibility

CASEVAC -

General

CASEVAC Set packaging shall allow the equipment/supplies to be accessible by SOF Operators/ATP’s wearing gloves.

4.1.1.8.1

Adaptability

The CASEVAC Set shall have universal connectors, straps, and other attachments to safely and quickly secure the individual

CASEVAC modules to SOF standard and non-standard mobility platforms.

4.1.1.8.2

General

The adaptation shall allow easy access to the equipment/supplies contained within the

CASEVAC modules.

4.1.1.9.1

Air Transport

General

The CASEVAC Set shall meet all requirements to be transported by aircraft

IAW USAARL policies.

4.1.1.9.2

Air Transport

CASEVAC Set individual kits electronic equipment shall be air worthy as carry-on equipment and/or crash worthy if permanently affixed to the aircraft as specified in current military airworthiness regulations..

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4.1.1.10.1 Environment

CASEVAC -

General

The CASEVAC Set shall meet SOF mission environmental requirements.

4.1.1.10.2

Environment

CASEVAC Set non-medical equipment/supplies and packaging shall have an operating temperature range of -

25°F/-33°C to 120°F/49°C.

4.1.1.10.3

CASEVAC Set medical equipment shall have an operating temperature range of

40°F/4°C to 120°F/49°C.

CASEVAC Set medical equipment should have an operating temperature range of -25°F/-33°C to

120°F/49°C.

4.1.1.10.4

CASEVAC Set equipment/supplies and packaging shall have a storage/transport temperature range of -25°F/-33°C to 160°F/71°C.

4.1.1.10.5

CASEVAC Set equipment/supplies and packaging shall be able to withstand shock and vibration expected during shipment or transport.

4.1.1.10.6

CASEVAC Set packaging shall protect all equipment/supplies from moisture, high winds, dust, sand, and other environmental hazards when prepared for transport.

4.1.1.11.1

Power

CASEVAC Set electrical equipment shall be operated utilizing lightweight , maintenance-free, extended-life, rechargeable batteries.

CASEVAC Set electrical equipment should be operated utilizing lightweight, maintenance-free, low-heat, extended-life, rechargeable batteries.

4.1.1.11.2

Electrical equipment batteries shall be rechargeable by a 110/120VAC (T), 220/240VAC (T) power source.

Electrical equipment batteries should be rechargeable by a

110/120VAC (T), 220/240VAC (T),

20VDC (O), 12VDC (O), non-standard voltage (O) power source.

4.1.1.11.3

General

The electrical equipment shall have the capability to operate off of the corresponding power source.

4.1.1.11.4

The electrical equipment shall utilize common batteries already in the

Government system to the maximum extent

Requirement Attribute Module Threshold Objective

4.1.1.11.5 Power

CASEVAC -

General One common battery shall be used throughout all of the electronic equipment.

4.1.1.12.1

Maintenance

General

CASEVAC Set equipment/supplies shall be maintenance free to the maximum extent

4.1.1.12.2

CASEVAC Set medical equipment shall be able to be maintained, repaired and calibrated by Department of Defense medical maintenance personnel.

4.1.1.12.3

CASEVAC Set medical equipment shall have maintenance cycles, procedures, and preventative maintenance part requirements taken into consideration for selection.

4.1.1.12.4

Manufacturer shall provide either 24/7 telephonic technical support or have the ability to perform remote diagnosis of the equipment.

4.1.1.13.1

Sustainment

General

CASEVAC Set equipment/supplies shall be readily available in the DoD’s supply chain to the maximum extent practicable.

4.1.1.13.2

CASEVAC Set equipment/supplies shall have sustainment attributes such as availability, shelf-life, lead-time, spare parts, supportability, warranty, etc. taken into consideration for selection.

4.1.1.14.1 Manuals and

Media

CASEVAC -

General

CASEVAC Set equipment shall include two

(2) each operator and service manuals per Kit/Module as required for reference.

4.1.1.14.2

Media

Each CASEVAC Set module shall include a packing list detailing all items contained within and the item’s location made of paper.

Each CASEVAC Set module should include a packing list detailing all items contained within and the item’s location made of durable, readable fabric.

4.1.1.14.3

Media

Each CASEVAC Set will come with appropriate training media, web based, Compact Disc (CD) or Digital Versatile

Disc (DVD) to ensure adequate New

Equipment Training and Refresher Training requirements are met with the least impact on operational schedules. Back up hard copy files will be made available for posting on the TCCC web application.

4.1.2.1.1

Extraction Kit -

General

All items incorporated into the Extraction Kit shall meet air and crash worthy certification requirements.

4.1.2.1.2

Extraction Kit –

All applicable items incorporated into the Extraction Kit shall meet National Fire

Protection Agency (NFPA) and/or United

International Alpine Agency (UIAA) standards.

4.1.2.1.3

Color Extraction Kit -

General

Where applicable, colors of all items incorporated into the Extraction Kit shall relate to subdued earth tones.

4.1.2.2.1

Extraction

Module 1 (E-1)

The E-1 Module shall be man-packable to be transported by one SOF Operator.

4.1.2.2.2

Extricate

Module 1

(E-1)

The E-1 Module shall have the capability to extricate casualties from all terrain to include water obstacles during day or night in transition to a rigid litter for ground/air evacuation.

4.1.2.2.3 Patient

Packaging

Extraction Module 1

(E-1)

The E-1 Module shall have the capability to package a casualty with spinal injury.

4.1.2.2.3.1

Packaging

Extraction Module 1

(E-1)

The E-1 Module shall include straps capable of attaching to spinal immobilization board incorporating quick-disconnect single hand operation.

4.1.2.2.3.2

Packaging

Extraction

Module 1 (E-1)

The E-1 Module shall incorporate cervical spine immobilization w/ tracheal access.

4.1.2.2.4

Extraction Module 1

(E-1)

The E-1 Module shall have the capability to splint upper/lower extremity and pelvic fractures of casualties and a multi-positional rigid articulating splinting device.

4.1.2.2.4.1

Packaging

Extraction Module 1

(E-1)

The E-1 Module shall include a collapsible, pole-less, hoist-able litter for both ground & water rescue.

4.1.2.2.4.2

(E-1)

The E-1 Module shall include an inflatable flotation system with a quick connect/release (rescue system) that maintains positive flotation when added to extrication system.

4.1.2.2.5

Packaging

Extraction

Module 1 (E-1)

The E-1 Module shall have the capability to protect and package deceased remains and shall be fluid retaining.

4.1.2.3.1

Module 2

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.2.3.2

Extreme Terrain

Module 2

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall have the capability to safely access and recover casualties from high angle terrain and urban obstacles using rope and rigging equipment.

4.1.2.3.2.1

Module 2

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall include a headlamp which provides for blood identification, utilizes a common battery, and is capable of multiple color lighting (Light Emitting Diode (LED), Infrared (IR), Green, White

& Red) and multi-color emergency lighting;

chemical or battery; multi-use; Landing Zone (LZ) marking; patient/litter marking devices.

4.1.2.3.2.2

Module 2

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall include both a rescue tool which incorporates glass breakage, a seatbelt cutter, and a folding rescue knife with a blunt tip.

4.1.2.3.3

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall have the capability to conduct immediate water rescue and ground safety line operations for vertical hoist extractions of casualties. Tag lines shall be a minimum of 75’ and include a breakaway link. Throw ropes shall be 60’ and be floatable with an identifiable bag.

4.1.2.3.4

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall have the capability for vertical hoist operations. Static ropes shall be 150’ e-z bend with a To Be

Determined (TBD) minimum strength.

Rope bags shall be sized appropriately. Bag will include rappelling gloves (as ordered) in small – Extra Large (XXL) sizes, compatible ascenders, and locking gate carabineers.

4.1.2.3.4.1

Module 2

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall include a full body rescue harness which is adjustable with lift capability.

4.1.2.3.4.2

(E-2)

The E-2 Module shall include a double open end rope bag (8" diameter x 21” long).

Extrication straps shall be black and 20' with a 4000lb breaking strength. Sling anchors shall be heavy duty (2" x 8') and black with a 4000lb breaking strength.

Tubular webbing shall be 20’ with a 2500lb breaking strength.

4.1.2.4.1

Module 3

(E-3)

The E-3 Module shall be man-portable to be transported by two SOF Operators.

4.1.2.4.2

Extrication

Module 3

(E-3)

The E-3 Module shall have the capability to pry and cut wreckage to facilitate rapid extrication. It may be hand operated or powered by either battery or diesel / JP8 powered and man packable.

4.1.2.4.3

Extrication

(E-3)

The E-3 Module shall have the capability to lift and move large objects, i.e. vehicles, wreckage, building debris, etc, high enough to remove casualties trapped underneath. If a pneumatic device is used, it should be capable of using the vehicle as its primary air source.

4.1.3.1.1

Mobility Kit -

All applicable items incorporated in the Mobility Kit shall be air worthy as carry-on equipment and/or and crash worthy if permanently affixed to the aircraft as specified in current military airworthiness regulations.

4.1.3.2.1

Mobility

(M-1)

The M-1 Module shall be man-packable to be transported by one SOF Operator; with the backpack available in multi-camouflage and/or earth tone patterns and capable of supporting provided litter. The pack cover should provide weather and dust proof protection of casualty’s equipment.

4.1.3.2.2

Module 1 (M-1)

The M-1 Module shall have the capability to secure and safely transport a casualty on a rigid litter through all phases of TCCC to Level III medical treatment.

4.1.3.2.3

(M-1)

The M-1 Module shall include a rigid litter that meets CBRNE criteria, is hands-free capable, self-contained and compatible with US/North Atlantic Treaty Organization

(NATO) medical evacuation transport equipment (to include lower stanchion of

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected

(MRAP)). Hands-free refers to usage of a sling, strap or other device that enables a SOF Operator to transport the litter “hands-free” and thus able to use hands to respond to enemy fire with a weapon. Litters will have retractable handles, automatic locking hinges, be slip-resistant, chemical-resistant and utilize a light weight fabric.

4.1.3.3.1

Module 2

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.3.3.2

Module 2

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall transport the M-1 Module in a modular format.

4.1.3.3.3

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall have the capability to attach the rigid litter from the M-1

Module to current SOF ground/air mobility or ad hoc platforms utilizing a quick ejector snap for one handed operation.

4.1.3.3.4

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall have the capability to provide day/night landing zone marking, using a standard aviation self-anchoring marker panel in 2 sizes or a multi-use, multi-color emergency lighting system for

LZ and/or patient litter marking; either chemical or battery.

4.1.3.3.5 Medical

Protocols

Mobility

Module 2 (M-2)

The M-2 Module shall provide a casualty marking system to identify basic triage categories on casualties.

4.1.3.3.6

Protocols

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall have the capability to carry additional initial TCCC medical supplies to include TCCC DD Form 1380 .

Reflective warming blankets shall incorporate warming cells. Nitrile gloves shall be provided at a minimum of two pair per size per kit and be of a color to best identify bleeding of the casualty.

Headlamps shall provide for blood identification, utilize a common battery and be capable of multiple color lighting (LED, IR, Green, White & Red).

4.1.3.3.6.1

Protocols

Mobility Module 2

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall have a blunt tipped foldable knife with a seatbelt cutting tool capable of window breakage.

4.1.3.3.6.2

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall include a Bandage, 6" Emergency, w/ Mobile Pad; Unit, catheter-Needle, IV 14gauge x 3.25";

Airway, Nasopharyngeal, 28 French; Pack, Surgical Lubricant; Dressing, Hemostatic

Gauze, Combat; Bandage, Occlusive Chest

Wound; and Gauze, Petroleum. Trauma shears shall have blunt tips to ensure that patients are not further injured.

4.1.3.3.6.3

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall include a CoTCCC recommended tourniquet which is small and lightweight with one-handed operation that completely occludes arterial blood flow in an extremity.

4.1.3.3.7

Module 2

(M-2)

The M-2 Module shall be compatible with

Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE)/ Pouch Attachment

Ladder System (PALS) configurations.

4.1.4.1.1

Transport Kit -

The medical equipment contained within the Transport Kit shall conform to specifications outlined in Performance

Specification Annex 1, Equipment Specifications.

4.1.4.1.2

Transport Kit –

Each module shall incorporate all support items to include accessories and supplies necessary to operate and charge the associated pieces of medical equipment.

4.1.4.1.3

Transport Kit –

All modules contained within the Transport Kit shall be combined to be man-portable to be transported by two SOF Operators.

All modules contained within the Transport Kit should be combined to be man-portable to be transported by one SOF Operator.

4.1.4.1.4

Transport Kit -

All electronic medical equipment contained within the Transport Kit shall be air worthy as carry-on equipment and/or and crash worthy if permanently affixed to the aircraft as specified in current military airworthiness regulations.

4.1.4.2.1

Transport

Module 1 (T-1)

The T-1 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.4.2.2

Module 1

(T-1)

The T-1 Module shall be capable of being man-portable when combined with other transport modules.

4.1.4.2.3

(T-1)

The T-1 Module shall have the capability to monitor casualty vital signs to include blood pressure , oxygen saturation, cardiac output, heart rate. The device (s) will have a readable screen under any light or light sensitive condition and the ability to manually cancel audio-visual alarms. This

The T-1 Module should have the capability to monitor casualty vital signs to include blood pressure, oxygen saturation, cardiac output , heart rate, temperature, carbon dioxide levels , diagnostic ultrasonography, and video laryngoscopy . The device (s) will

Requirement Attribute Module Threshold Objective module shall include a Thermometer-

Digital, Clinical.

have a readable screen under any light or light sensitive condition and the ability to manually cancel audio-visual alarms. This module shall include a Thermometer- Digital, Clinical.

4.1.4.3.1

Module 2

(T-2)

The T-2 module shall incorporate all accessories and supplies necessary to operate and charge the associated pieces of medical equipment.

4.1.4.3.2

Module 2

(T-2)

The T-2 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.4.3.3

Module 2

(T-2)

The T-2 Module shall be capable of being man-portable when combined with other

4.1.4.3.4

(T-2)

The T-2 Module shall have the capability to provide casualty electric cardiac therapy to include external defibrillation and cardiac output monitoring . The device (s) will have a readable screen under any light or light sensitive condition and the ability to manually cancel audio-visual alarms.

4.1.4.4.1

Module 3

(T-3)

The T-3 module shall incorporate all accessories and supplies necessary to operate and charge the associated pieces of

4.1.4.4.2

Module 3

(T-3)

The T-3 Module shall be capable of being man-portable when combined with other

4.1.4.4.3

Module 3 (T-3)

The T-3 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.4.4.4

Transport Module 3

(T-3)

The T-3 Module shall have the capability to generate a fraction of inspired oxygen

(FiO2) of 50% without use of a pressurized cylinder.

4.1.4.4.5

(T-3)

The T-3 Module shall have the capability to provide casualty mechanical ventilation

This module shall include Advanced Airway Management capability.

The T-3 Module should have the capability to provide casualty mechanical ventilation to be used with the oxygen generation capability in 4.1.4.4.1. This module shall include Advanced Airway

Management capability.

4.1.4.5.1

Module 4

(T-4)

The T-4 module shall incorporate all accessories and supplies necessary to operate and charge the associated pieces of

4.1.4.5.2

Module 4

(T-4)

The T-4 Module shall be capable of being man-portable when combined with other

4.1.4.5.3

Module 4

(T-4)

The T-4 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.4.5.4

Protocols

Transport Module 4

(T-4)

The T-4 Module shall have the capability to store and transport 2 standard blood storage bags.

The T-4 Module should have the capability to store and transport 4 standard blood storage bags.

4.1.4.5.5

Protocols

Transport Module 4

(T-4)

The T-4 Module shall have the capability to warm blood to 32° C for casualty transfusions.

The T-4 Module should have the capability to warm blood to 38° C for casualty transfusions.

4.1.4.5.6

Protocols

Transport Module 4

(T-4)

The T-4 Module shall have the capability to provide controlled casualty fluid resuscitation administered intravenously.

4.1.4.5.7

Protocols

Transport Module 4

(T-4)

The T-4 Module shall have the capability to monitor casualty bodily fluid input and output.

4.1.4.6.1

Module 5 (T-5)

The T-5 Module shall be capable of being man-portable when combined with other

4.1.4.6.2

Module 5

(T-5)

The T-5 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.4.6.3

Module 5 (T-5)

The T-5 Module shall have the capability to warm casualties with decreased bodily temperature. These devices shall incorporate active heat and be light weight while utilizing battery and/or vehicle power.

4.1.4.6.4

Protocols

Transport

Module 5 (T-5)

The T-5 module shall be capable of warming casualties in cold temperatures.

4.1.4.7.1

Module 6

(T-6)

The T-6 module shall be capable of being man-portable when combined with other

Transport modules.

4.1.4.7.2

Module 6

(T-6)

The T-6 module itself shall be capable of being man-packable.

4.1.4.7.3

Module 6 (T-6)

The T-6 Module shall have the capability to mount the medical equipment contained in modules 1-5 within the Transport Kit to the rigid litter specified in Mobility. The device shall mount anywhere on a standard NATO litter and be capable of holding portable medical equipment, including a ventilator, suction, monitor, infusion pump, power supply and steel and carbon-fiber oxygen cylinders. Electronic Casualty Cards or

Personal Digital Assistant (PDA’s) can be ruggedized wireless handheld computers capable of recording an injured soldier’s name, vital statistics, and the initial medical treatment to be quickly transmitted to follow-on casualty care providers.

4.1.5.1.1

Sustainment Kit

– General

The medical equipment contained within the Sustainment Kit shall conform to specifications outlined in Performance Specifications Annex 1, Equipment

Specifications.

4.1.5.1.2

– General

All medical equipment contained within the Sustainment Kit shall meet air and crash worthy requirements.

4.1.5.1.3

– General

All modules in the Sustainment Kit shall fit in an organized manner within a standard A-series container utilized with the

Container Delivery System (CDS).

Additional space in the A-series container shall be available to accommodate the largest size cargo parachute.

4.1.5.2.1

Module 1 (S-1)

The S-1 Module shall be man-packable with multiple packs to be transported by multiple

SOF Operators.

4.1.5.2.2

(S-1)

The S-1 Module shall have the capability to provide and sustain the control of life-threatening bleeding for 2 casualties for up to 24 hours. This Module shall include a pressure dressing with mechanical pressure capability.

The S-1 Module should have the capability to provide and sustain the control of life-threatening bleeding for 5 casualties for up to 24 hours.

This Module should include a pressure dressing with mechanical pressure capability.

4.1.5.2.3

(S-1)

The S-1 Module shall have the capability to provide and sustain the treatment and prevention of shock for 2 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

The S-1 Module should have the capability to provide and sustain the treatment and prevention of shock for 5 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

4.1.5.2.4

(S-1)

The S-1 Module shall have the capability to provide and sustain the protection of wounds to include burns from contamination, infection or further injury for 2 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

The S-1 Module should have the capability to provide and sustain the protection of wounds to include burns from contamination, infection or further injury for 5 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

4.1.5.2.5

(S-1)

The S-1 Module shall have the capability to provide and sustain pain management without adverse effects for 2 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

The S-1 Module should have the capability to provide and sustain pain management without adverse effects 5 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

4.1.5.2.6

Sustainment Module 1

(S-1)

The S-1 Module shall have the capability to provide and sustain the control of vomiting for 2 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

The S-1 Module should have the capability to provide and sustain the control of vomiting for 5 casualties for up to twenty four hours.

4.1.5.2.7

Sustainment Module 1

(S-1)

The S-1 Module shall have the capability to provide portable suction with a capacity of

500mL for 2 casualties.

The S-1 Module should have the capability to provide portable suction with a capacity of 500mL 5 casualties.

4.1.5.2.8

(S-1)

The S-1 Module shall have the capability to provide additional TCCC Operator and Medic Kits supplies for 4 unit Operators.

This module shall include Supplies, Trauma, Operator & Medic Kits; a bi-folding backboard; cervical spine immobilization w/ tracheal access;

headlamp providing blood identification with a common battery and LED;IR, green, white and red lighting; a low signature

Night Vision Goggle (NVG) secure flashlight; a blunt tipped folding knife with a seatbelt cutting tool capable of window breakage]; Malleable splints x 2; and provide the capabilities of an altitude sickness chamber.

4.1.5.2.8.1

Sustainment Module 1

(S-1)

Patient communications sets must be compatible with SOF Modular Integrated

Combat Helmet Communications (MICH COMMS) headsets (Land/Maritime).

4.1.5.2.8.2

(S-1)

Stethoscopes should be cleanable and the head diaphragms kept clean with the use of disposable antimicrobial covers or similar protection. Sphygmomanometers must be of the regular adult and XL adult sizes with thigh cup. All Nitrile exam gloves must be green for easier detection of casualty bleeding. Bandage scissors will be of the trauma shears type. Combat and abdominal bandages will be of the compression type, the latter being large. Reflective warming blankets shall incorporate warming cells.

4.1.5.2.8.3

(S-1)

Laryngoscope blades will be both metal/durable and disposable and the handle will be fiber optic utilizing AA batteries.

Self-inflating hand resuscitators will be of the Ambu Bag type. Sharps containers will be of 1-quart size. Medication storage cases shall protect contents from breakage, come in two sizes with dimensions being external

31.5" h x 22.87" w x 19" d, internal 28.18" h x 19.75" w x 17.62" d, and also approximately 9" x 4" x 3".

4.1.5.2.8.4

Protocols

Sustainment

Module 1 (S-1)

The S-1 module shall include Set, IV Protection, 12s - catheter security devices.

4.1.5.2.8.5

Protocols

Sustainment

Module 1 (S-1)

The S-1 Module shall include a CoTCCC recommended tourniquet which is small and lightweight with one-handed operation that

Requirement Attribute Module Threshold Objective completely occludes arterial blood flow in an extremity.

4.1.5.3.1

Module 2 (S-2)

The S-2 Module shall be man-packable to

4.1.5.3.2

(S-2)

The S-2 Module shall have the capability to provide advanced airway care up to and including surgical airway procedures.

Suction kits shall be compact, manual or common battery powered, and disposable.

Tracheal Airway shall be of sizes 4, 5 & 6 and be non-latex. Nitrile gloves shall be provided in XL size and be of a color

(green) to best identify bleeding of the casualty. Laryngoscope blades will be both metal/durable and disposable to include both Miller #3 and Macintosh #3 types and the handles will be fiber optic utilizing AA batteries. A minimum of 48 AA batteries must be supplied. Forceps shall be angled to guide a tracheal tube into the larynx or a nasogastric tube into the esophagus under direct vision. They shall also be capable of placing pharyngeal packs and removing foreign bodies.

4.1.5.3.3

(S-2)

The S-2 Module shall have the capability to provide casualty mechanical ventilation.

The S-2 Module should have the capability to provide casualty mechanical ventilation to be used with an oxygen generation capability giving a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) of 50%.

4.1.5.3.4

Protocols

Sustainment Module 2

(S-2)

The S-2 Module shall have the capability to provide additional TCCC Operator and

Medic Kits supplies for 4 unit Operators.

7.0 Spectrum Requirements.

SOF TCCC CASEVAC Kits have no electromagnetic spectrum requirements. The current electronic contents of CASEVAC Kits do not emit measurable electromagnetic radiation that is detectable in theater critical care areas. Spiral evolutionary process suggests that current technology of Global Positioning System (GPS) beacons are unacceptable to SOF in providing position information that could be detected by enemy combatants. Further, radio communications links or wireless cardiovascular information transmission (via direct cardiovascular equipment) should be limited.

8.0 Intelligence Supportability.

This capability does not produce, consume, process or handle intelligence data; therefore, there are no projected requirements for intelligence support throughout the expected acquisition lifecycle.

9.0 Weapon Safety Assurance.

This capability is not a weapon system has no applicability to weapon safety assurance.

10.0 Manufacturing Readiness.

The Technology Readiness Assessment will be accomplished through PM-SOF SSES, as each product is submitted by industry, providing it meets the requirements.