Which item could be used as a splint from military equipment?

• A. Bayonet
• B. Entrenching tool
• C. Rifle
• D. Web belt

Answer: (B)

When you’re splinting a suspected fracture in the field, you need a rigid, straight object to immobilize the limb and keep bones aligned during transport. The entrenching tool fits this role perfectly: it’s a solid, flat metal piece with a sturdy handle that can be laid along the limb and secured with padding and bandages or webbing. Its rigidity and compact form make it a reliable improvised splint using equipment you already have.

The bayonet is too short and not suitable as a splint for immobilizing a limb. A rifle, while it is a rigid object, is large, heavy, and impractical to use as a splint and could cause additional harm. A web belt can help secure a splint, but it is not rigid by itself, so it cannot immobilize the limb effectively without a proper splint.