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SOF Tactical Tourniquet Components. Windlass. Safety Screw. Windlass Strap. Buckle. Tri-Rings. Strap. Applying the SOF Tactical Tourniquet.
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SOF Tactical Tourniquet Components Windlass Safety Screw Windlass Strap Buckle Tri-Rings Strap
Applying the SOF Tactical Tourniquet Slide the extremity through the tourniquet loop or pull the strap out of the buckle, slide the SOFTT around the extremity and re-route the strap through the buckle. Position the SOFTT at least two inches above the wound.
Applying the SOF Tactical Tourniquet Pull the strap until the SOFTT is tight around the injured extremity.
Applying the SOF Tactical Tourniquet Twist the aluminum windlass until the bleeding is controlled.
Applying the SOF Tactical Tourniquet Secure the windlass in either of the two the tri-rings.
Applying the SOF Tactical Tourniquet Tighten the safety screw.
Applying the SOF Tactical Tourniquet It is not necessary to secure the windlass in both tri-rings. Once secured, reassess the limb for bleeding. Document the time the tourniquet was applied on the strap label and on the TCCC Card.