Mobilised Russians are told to bring pads and tampons for battle wounds.

[Swede]

What a way to run a war.

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[dalton99a]

1. A must watch.

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Behold the almighty Russian Army

[WhiskeyGrinder]

2. Tampons are terrible for gunshot wounds, no help whatsoever.

[Irish_Dem]

4. Are you speaking from experience?

[WhiskeyGrinder]

5. I am speaking from training from those who have experience.

But it's a simple concept to understand. Tampons are absorbent and keep blood moving. What you need for a wound is something that will slow the bleeding and promote clotting.

[Irish_Dem]

6. Why are military field medics talking about tampons?

I guess this must be a thing I missed.

Do some men think tampons might work with gunshot wounds?

Edit to add: I was teasing you initially, picturing you with a gunshot wound and a tampon.
Had no idea it was a real thing.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

10. Ah, I see.

It's an old saw that sometimes makes the rounds in the military, someone knew someone whose life was saved with a tampon. Sometimes you see a dumb FB meme making the recommendation that kids at school carry tampons in case of a school shooting. It's all crap.

[Irish_Dem]

12. I grew up as an USAF kid. No talk about gunshot wounds at all.

Our fathers were going to be killed outright when their planes went down.

Thank you for the explanation, I had no idea.

Sad, Americans need to be combat field medics these days.
And should know what to do with gunshot wounds in an emergency.

Edit to add: During the Viet Nam War USAF flight crews were issued small revolvers to wear around their waist.
The kids had no idea what to make of it as we knew our fathers could not hit the broad side of a barn with a gun.

[Aristus]

17. The whole culture of fat armchair warriors playing Army with their assault weapons is ridiculous.

When I was in the Army, weapons were kept on tight lockdown at all times. When it was not in use, it was stored in an arms room under heavy security. When you were in the field, you had to have it with you, or at less than full arm's length at all times. When I was in tanker school, I left my rifle un-attended for, like, two minutes getting chow while out in the field. My drill sergeant caught the screw-up, and dressed me down in front of the entire company, then made me tie my rifle to my wrist with a "dummy cord" for the rest of the day.

Meal Team Six and the Gravy Seals would never submit to that level of discipline.

[Irish_Dem]

18. OMG a rifle dummy cord. I won't laugh too hard. But a huge object lesson for everyone.

An important lesson. You can't leave a weapon unattended or unsecured.

We only saw glimpses of the guns our dads wore. The guns were not stored at home.
The guns were actually useless I think. Even as a kid I could see the small revolver would not
be of any help if a plane was shot down and the crew taken prisoner.

I know, I have often had the same thought.

For those of us who either were military kids, or active duty, actual military life is nothing like
these MAGA idiots. Military people are not constantly talking about killing people, hating everyone, wanting revenge,
waving weapons around, weapons all around the house. Needing weapons to feel safe.
Hugging and loving on their weapons or their airplanes or the bombs they carried.

I cannot think of any active duty military person who would take family Christmas card photos of all their small children holding weapons.

The military I grew up with were professional, low key, humble about their jobs, very brave and loyal put would never say that out loud. Weapons were simply tools to do their job and were secured at all times. They did not brag, boast about using them. It was serious and professional at all times at least in front of civilians.

[sarisataka]

8. Tampons are effective on entry or

Through and through wounds, especially if a pressure bandage is applied over the wound. Females appreciated having extra supplies nearby as well.

Never tried pads but I guess better than nothing.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

11. The pressure is what's effective, though -- slowing the blood.

Better than nothing, in very rare circumstances, with very specific kinds of wounds, maybe. But there are much better options than dragging a box of tampons into the field.

[sarisataka]

14. Yes, the purpose of the tampon

Is akin to packing for the wound and preventing additional dirt from entering.

It is a simple expedient measure on the battlefield. They are not any magic healing devices but are easier to put in a first aid kit than a hundred pack of gauze. The regular corpsmen will have that in their much larger kits.

ETA> I only am aware of their use twice for expedient wound care. I do not know how effective they were medically however I do know both survived.

[haele]

3. Hey, when still in the package, they're sterile and work well.

Back in my peri-menapausal shipyard days while I would be helping build connectors I cut my leg pretty bad with a new, sharp razor knife, patched it up with a medium Kotex pad I kept in my toolbox along with some electrician's tape.
Ten stitches and a small scar, but I was able to hobble by way out and on the pier so someone could get me to the clinic and take care of it without leaving a trail of blood behind me.

Haele

[Just A Box Of Rain]

7. When one considers the alternative.

We've seen the photos of the sort of "first aid" kits that Russian forces have been provided with in their war of agression.

[sarisataka]

9. Guess what other nation's military

Receives similar advice...

[dalton99a]

13. FWIW The Myth of the 'Tactical Tampon' for Gun-Shot Wounds

https://pracmednz.com/the-myth-of-the-tactical-tampon-for-gun-shot-wounds/

The Myth of the ‘Tactical Tampon’ for Gun-Shot Wounds
Posted by : Simon Carkeek
October 27, 2021

[LetMyPeopleVote]

15. Putin has destroyed his army

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[dalton99a]

19. +1. The Great Almighty Russian Army Is the Laughingstock of the World

[Chainfire]

16. I would suggest that either would be better than a dirty shirt.

Even in WWII Americans carried a real bandage and an antiseptic with them into battle. The Russian Army seems to be somewhat of a Mickey Mouse outfit with a Goofy leader.

[sarcasmo]

20. Bring your own wound kit. What a mess, fleeing the country is the smartest choice.

[Midnight Writer]

21. Does Tucker know how the Russians are feminizing their soldiers

by having them carry feminine hygiene products?

Real men just order the bleeding to stop, and the universe bends to their will.

[Hekate]

22. You win the DUzy Award

[sl8]

23. Kick.