Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) - Trainer Blue
The North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) Gen 7 Trainer, Blue (30-0033) is a fully functioning C-A-T colored blue to mark it as a training device.1
The blue color gives instructors and trainees hands-on application practice with a clear visual way to tell training devices apart from operational tourniquets.1
Product Highlights:
- Single routing buckle for fast application and simpler slack removal.1
- Windlass clip locks the windlass from either side.1
- Free-moving internal band distributes pressure across the tourniquet width.1
- Reinforced stabilization plate minimizes discomfort under the windlass.1
- Red Tip Technology elliptical tab gives a visual cue and feeds easily through the buckle.1
- Windlass strap secures the rod during movement; new welding process released 2025.1
Specifications:
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue1 |
|---|---|
| Item number | 30-0033 (Trainer Blue)1 |
| Generation | Gen 71 |
| Packaged size | 6.5 x 2.4 x 1.5 in1 |
| Open length | 37.5 in1 |
| Strap width | 1.5 in1 |
| Weight | 2.7 oz1 |
| Patents | U.S. 7,842,067 and 7,892,2531 |
| Use | Training device1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the blue C-A-T for?
It is a fully functioning Gen 7 C-A-T colored blue so training devices are easy to tell apart from operational tourniquets.1
What tourniquet does the US Army use?
North American Rescue states the C-A-T has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005.1
Is the C-A-T recommended by TCCC?
North American Rescue states it is recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care.1
Do C-A-T tourniquets expire?
North American Rescue says the C-A-T is single use and has no shelf life as long as it stays unused, in protective packaging, and stored in a dry, dark, climate-controlled space.1
Why mark the time on a tourniquet?
Marking the time lets the next level of care know when the tourniquet was placed and whether it is safe to remove.1
How small a limb does the C-A-T work on?
North American Rescue says it works on a pediatric-sized limb.1
Can the C-A-T be applied one-handed?
Yes. North American Rescue lists it as a true one-handed application tourniquet.1
Manufacturer Sources
- North American Rescue. Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T), product page with specs and FAQs, read 2026-11-09. https://www.narescue.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t.html
Sourced from North American Rescue product documentation.
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