Doctrine
Where this training comes from.
Not a certification claim — a lineage. Doctrine here means the reasoning behind the curriculum: why these techniques, in this order, taught this way.
15 Years, Army
National Guard service
68W
Combat Medic Specialist (MOS)
Operational Experience
Afghanistan deployment, 2011–2012
Instruction
ACS Stop the Bleed Approved Instructor
Authored Doctrine
Blood, Dirt & Duct Tape
Civilian Training
Medic Team One, LLC
The full account of why this training takes the shape it does — the reasoning connecting each stage above — is still being written. This section will carry that in Jacob's own words.
Field Comparison
Civilian Responder One: the difference is readiness.
A critical incident in the outdoors lasts minutes. Professional help is often hours away. The gap is you.
Falls from Tree Stands & Slips on Deck
The #1 cause of serious injury. Leads to broken bones, spinal damage, and internal bleeding.
Firearm & Broadhead Accidents
Low probability, but catastrophic consequences. Causes massive, life-ending hemorrhage in minutes.
Environmental Exposure
Drowning, hypothermia, and heat stroke are silent, constant threats that can incapacitate and kill.
Gunshot, deep cut
Fall, puncture
Before Training
You are a spectator to a tragedy — forced to wait, helpless, for professionals who may arrive too late. Your actions, however well-intentioned, are likely to be chaotic and ineffective.
After Training
You become an effective first responder — with the clarity to ignore distractions and the confidence to execute life-saving skills in the correct order.
Don't just be present. Be prepared.