This article examines the reasoning and justification for developing a universal tourniquet de-escalation capability within the Australian Defence Force.

This article describes how to configure a Combat Application Tourniquet to enable rapid and reproducible deployment in the management of high flow limb haemorrhage.

This article provides short version aide-memoirs to assist with conduct of tourniquet de-escalation at all levels of care provision, from fundamental skills to advanced interventional techniques.

This article provides an overview of advanced tourniquet de-escalation techniques for delivery by advanced health care professionals in the management of high-risk limb ischaemia.

This article describes practical methods to improve use of tourniquets in the management of severe bleeding during tactical combat casualty care.

This article outlines the training elements required to achieve all corps clinical competency in Fundamental Level tourniquet de-escalation.

Tourniquet conversion and replacement are essential skills for every soldier. This article describes fundamental tourniquet de-escalation skills suitable for conduct within a field environment.

This article presents the rationale and structure of an enhanced tourniquet de-escalation program to address the requirements of future ADF combat operations.

This article describes a sequence of initial resuscitation strategies designed to improve the safety of tourniquet removal where greater than 2 hours of warm ischaemia time has elapsed after application.

This article describes the conceptual framework and conduct of limited tourniquet conversion in the management of catastrophic limb haemorrhage where extended duration tourniquet application time is necessary in prolonged field care.