JFAK (JOINT FIRST-AID KIT), COMPLETE

***NOTE:  This item may only be delivered to Government / Military end users!  No shipments to commercial customers.***  Defense Contractors / Suppliers may purchase this product, but it will be shipped directly to the Government end-user.

There are two versions of the JFAK:  With and Without Tourniquets.  This version has tourniquets.  For detailed component listings, visit www.armyproperty.com/nsn/6545-01-632-0167

Purpose: The JFAK provides Airmen first aid capability to treat injuries sustained in the line-of-duty. The JFAK replaces the Individual First Aid Kit, NSN 6545-01-528-6546. When issued as an item of individual equipment on AF form 538 and 1297, the kit will be worn on the vertical strap of field clothing except during bail out procedures.

Marking: Markings on each kit shall include the nomenclature, NSN (for the kit and case), and the expiration date of the earliest expiring component. Special Markings include a black plus sign (+) to indicate medical kit. Tourniquet (TQ) markings include ‘TQ‘ in bold black lettering, NSN, Manufacturer, and date of manufacture/lot.

Inspection: Using activities will return unserviceable kits to the MLF for inspection/reconstitution. Kits are considered unserviceable if the DD form 1574 is not attached or any components are expired. Inspect both TQ and pouch. Inspect buckles, rod and locking clips on TQ for chips/cracks, ensure straps are not slpit, frayed or over stretched. Return unserviceable TQ’s to MLF for disposal. 

Packing: Components are packaged individually. If the integrity of the packaging is compromised, the component is considered unserviceable and must be returned to the MLF for disposal.

Sustainment: The JFAK has a 60 month non extendable shelf-life. Six months prior to expiration replacements should be ordered, upon expiration the JFAK will be turned into the MLF for disposal.

Components:  See www.armyproperty.com/nsn/6545-01-632-0167 (we are not publishing detailed component listings to the general public, in order to prevent unauthorized / counterfeit manufacture of this kit).