Survival, Evasion and Recovery

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1. Wrap a wide band around the injured limb. Tie with a square knot.

SQUARE KNOT

2. Pass a stick, bayonet or scabbard through the tourniquet knot.

3. Tighten tourniquet by turning stick just enough to stop arterial bleeding.

4. Bind free end of the stick to keep tourniquet from unwinding.

Figure V-4. Application of a Tourniquet

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