eli5 : why do ordinary soldiers carry multiple tourniquets but tourniquets are mostly not used in civilian first aid?

Question

eli5 : why do ordinary soldiers carry multiple tourniquets but tourniquets are mostly not used in civilian first aid?

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Answer 1

EDIT: When I got here, there was only one comment but it was duplicate-posted 3-4 times. As a dumb gag, I copied and pasted that same response. I assumed it was a correct answer: it was not my intention to duplicate incorrect information, and I apologize if that was the result.

~~Tournequettes are considered a last resort to stop bleeding and save a life, especially in a combat zone where access to advanced medical treatment may not be available.~~

~~If applied correctly, there’s a pretty high chance a tourniquet will lead to the death and amputation of the limb.~~