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First Field Dressing.
Sterile Dressing which has two tapes attached, used for securing the dressing in place. Comes in two sizes and is contained in a little brown packet (Hint & Tip: If you're in the brown stuff the inside of the packet is sterile and can be used to help stop severe bleeding). Each Squaddie should carry two of these little babies (usually in the top left breast pocket of their smock).
Probably one of the few things that we use that the NHS would love to have.
Is often found on the inside of a Helmet (although this probably makes it un-sterile)
