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. It is important to stress here that the strap should be pulled tight (all slack removed) before tightening the windlass. If you don’t, you may not be able to tighten the tourniquet enough to stop arterial bleeding.

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.