Military Duty Training Manikin - Armed Forces Practice Dummy - Army Training Mannequin - RLN
Used by Navies, Airforces and Armies throughout the world. These are the only manikins specified by the British Ministry of Defence - NATO stock numbers available!
Advanced Military Duty Training Manikin - Combat Readiness Training Mannequin - Military Training Simulation Dummy
The Military Duty Ruth Lee Manikin is a popular model used for a variety of training exercises, including confined space, Urban Search & Rescue (USAR), Road Traffic Collision (RTC), and CBRN handling. It is commonly referred to as the "Drill Dummy" and is highly regarded for its durability and realistic weight and size. This manikin is ideal for military training exercises and is a best-seller due to its high-quality construction and versatility.
Key Features & Equipment Benefits:
- Tough, flame retardant Polyester - conforms to BS EN ISO 15025:2002 - the same material used in ballistic/stab vests. Waterproof - suitable for first-line responder CBRN exercises as they can be easily cleaned and dried.
- Anatomically correct, feels like an unconscious person - suitable for casualty evacuation training in 'hot zones and 'shooter active incidents'.
- Material has 4 times the strength and abrasion resistance of canvas or P.V.C - tough enough for any exercise!
- Tough enough to be driven over with a vehicle or being dropped from 2nd floor window with no damage.
- Water repellent material, making it suitable for wet or foul scenarios such as HAZMAT/CBRN.
- Soft body joints to eliminate the risk of pinch welts and bruising; common injuries when using plastic bodied manikins
- An immobilisation/extrication collar can be fitted around the neck of our adult manikins to promote proper casualty care.
- Using shoutbox feature (optional extra) you can personalise a recorded message up to 60 seconds; eg “Help I can’t feel my legs...” which can
be periodically repeated. - Comes complete with boots, which are easily replaced if damaged.
Who Uses the Military Duty Range Manikin?
- MOD – these are the only manikins specified by the British Ministry of Defence (NATO stock numbers available).
- Navies, Armies & Airforces throughout Europe and worldwide
- All UK Fire & Rescue Services.
- Police, Ambulance/EMS/HART teams.
- Health & Safety experts across various industries.
- Equivalent organisations across North & South
America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Technical Information:
- The Military Duty Training Manikin is constructed from the same flame retardant material used in Police ballistic/stab vests, providing unparalleled strength and durability.
- This advanced material offers four times the strength and abrasion resistance of traditional 16oz canvas or P.V.C., and it conforms to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, BS EN ISO 12947-2 & 14116: 2008 for your peace of mind.
- Additionally, Military Dut y Training Manikin features high-density polypropylene webbing, with a 25mm rating of up to 207 Kg and a 50mm rating of up to 440Kg. This ensures that the manikin can be handled, hauled, and suspended with ease, while also providing exceptional strength and durability.
SPECIFICATION
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Flame-retardant, waterproof polyester conforming to BS EN ISO 15025:2002, used in ballistic/stab vests and first-line responder CBRN exercises
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Anatomically correct manikin suitable for casualty evacuation training in hot zones and shooter active incidents
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Four times stronger and more abrasion-resistant than canvas or PVC, can withstand being driven over or dropped from a 2nd-floor window
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Soft body joints eliminate risk of pinch welts and bruising, common injuries when using plastic-bodied manikins
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Immobilization/extrication collar can be fitted around the neck for proper casualty care
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Shoutbox feature allows personalized recorded messages up to 60 seconds, periodically repeated
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Comes with easily replaceable boots
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Water repellent material suitable for wet or foul scenarios like HAZMAT/CBRN
Not Suitable For
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Use in temperatures above 100°C or flashover
scenarios -
Use in water
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What are Ruth Lee training manikins used for?
Ruth Lee training manikins are designed for realistic rescue and emergency response training, including fire and rescue, confined space, offshore, maritime, and industrial scenarios. They simulate an unconscious casualty, allowing teams to practice lifting, dragging, recovery, and evacuation in controlled but realistic conditions
Why are Ruth Lee manikins considered realistic?
Ruth Lee manikins are built with anatomically correct weight distribution, which closely replicates the handling of an unconscious person. This provides a more realistic training experience compared to rigid or plastic manikins, improving casualty handling skills and decision-making under pressure.
How durable are Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are manufactured using flame-retardant polyester materials similar to those used in police ballistic or stab vests, offering up to four times the strength and abrasion resistance of traditional canvas or PVC. They are designed to withstand extreme conditions, including being dropped from height, driven over, or buried under debris without damage.
Which industries use Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are used globally by fire and rescue services, military organisations, offshore operators, maritime crews, police dive teams, and industrial safety teams. They are also specified by organisations such as the UK Ministry of Defence and widely used across emergency services.
Can Ruth Lee manikins be used in water or maritime rescue training?
Yes, specific models such as offshore and water rescue manikins are designed for maritime and man overboard training. These can simulate realistic water behaviour, including increased retrieval weight and natural body positioning in the water, making them suitable for vessel recovery drills and offshore scenarios.
What weights are available for Ruth Lee manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins are available in a wide range of sizes and weights to reflect real-life casualty profiles, from infant through to full-weight adult models. This includes baby manikins at approximately 5 kg, toddler models around 10 kg, youth models at 20 kg, and adult manikins typically ranging from 20 kg up to 90 kg.
What makes Ruth Lee manikins safer to use than plastic manikins?
Ruth Lee manikins feature soft body joints that reduce the risk of pinch injuries and bruising during training. This makes them safer for repeated use in hands-on rescue exercises compared to rigid plastic alternatives.
Do Ruth Lee manikins require maintenance?
Ruth Lee manikins are designed for low maintenance. They should be cleaned appropriately after use, especially in contaminated or wet environments, and allowed to dry fully. Replaceable components such as boots and protective covers help extend the lifespan of the manikin.
How do I choose the right Ruth Lee manikin for my needs?
Choosing the right Ruth Lee manikin depends on your training environment and scenario. For example, water rescue or man overboard training requires a water-compatible manikin such as a 40 kg MOB model, designed to behave realistically in the water and during recovery. For emergency response scenarios such as EMS, police, or fire and rescue training, an all-round manikin like the Duty Range Manikins are typically used, offering durability and realistic casualty handling across a wide range of situations.
How much does a Ruth Lee man overboard (MOB) manikin weigh when wet?
Ruth Lee man overboard (MOB) and water rescue manikins are designed to increase in weight when immersed, creating a more realistic recovery scenario. A typical adult MOB manikin may have a dry weight of around 40kg, but this can increase significantly during recovery due to water ingress.
Do you have NATO stock numbers for the manikins?
Yes, NSN numbers are available for several Ruth Lee manikins. Where applicable, these are listed within the ‘Key Features’ and ‘Datasheets’ sections on the relevant product pages, along with supporting technical information which can be downloaded.
