RAT Strap (Rescue Assault Tether)

Force Multiplier for Rapid Casualty Movement

The RAT Strap (Rescue Assault Tether) is engineered for tactical operators and emergency responders who must move casualties while remaining engaged with the operational environment. Designed for shield assisted, open field and indoor corridor extractions, the strap enables controlled, hands free drags so a rescuer can suppress the threat or manage equipment while extracting a patient. By allowing a single operator to tow a downed teammate with stable load distribution, the RAT Strap lowers manpower requirements in zeroed in locations, and expedites movement through complex terrain. The quick release shackle provides immediate detachment when the situation changes, making the RAT Strap a reliable tool for time critical evacuations.

Precision Design, Quick Release and Adjustability

Built to perform when seconds count, the RAT Strap incorporates a quick release shackle that lets operators detach from the casualty instantly, preserving tactical flexibility. The signature Daisy Chain style layout offers multiple attachment points for customized fit and progressive load distribution. Constructed with 1 in. Tech Tape boasting a rated tensile strength of 4200 lb, the strap supports linear personnel recovery drags while remaining compact and lightweight. With an extended length of 62 in., reinforced stitching and triple bar tacked loops, the strap balances speed of deployment with secure retention under load, ideal for moving patients through constrained corridors or across open terrain.

Built Tough, Meets Industry Standards

Durability and repeatable performance are core to the RAT Strap design. The Tech Tape webbing is stitched with reinforced patterns and triple bar tacked loops to resist wear from repeated use and abrasion. The product is designed to meet NFPA standards for rescue equipment, and includes clear guidance to visually inspect webbing and stitching before and after each use to ensure service life. Despite a lightweight packaged profile, the strap delivers a minimum break strength of 2702 lb and maintains an overall weight of only 12.7 oz, offering a durable, field ready solution that stores easily on kit platforms and in mobility pouches.

Versatile Across Threat Environments and Teams

The RAT Strap adapts to a wide range of extraction scenarios, from high threat tactical recoveries to routine patient movement in austere settings. Its hands free drag capability supports single rescuer operations, and it integrates with shields, litters and standard rope systems for layered extraction techniques. Teams in military, law enforcement, tactical EMS and search and rescue will find the strap useful for casualty movement through corridors, stairwells and open terrain. Lightweight and compact, it can be issued as part of personal gear, vehicle kits and entry team packs, making it a flexible tool for organizational readiness and rapid response.

Professional Use

• Military tactical casualty movement and extraction
• Law enforcement high threat extractions and shield assisted rescues
• Tactical emergency medical service operations and casualty evacuation
• Search and rescue teams operating in confined corridors or open terrain
• Operational rescue units conducting rapid personnel recovery

Training and Civilian Use

• Instructor led extractions and casualty movement drills
• IFAK and team kit integration for workplace preparedness
• First responder and stop the bleed training scenarios
• Evacuation planning for hospitals and medical facilities
• Community emergency response team and volunteer training