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I got back in December from Kandahar, supporting MPs. I mounted one of the TACMED pouched on my vest, non-dominant side, and the other I used as a drop leg on my R leg. My meds, and what not went in a TT chest pouch. If I was dismounted, I had an assault pack that carried supplemental gear and a couple of bags of hextend. I kept it as lean as possible. Remember, all of your guys have IFAKs on. For mounted missions I kept the same set-up only I added a full sized aid bag that stayed on the truck.
This set-up worked great until I really started having to get in and out of them (see TR's suggestion above, everytime I changed my kit I went to the MSTC and tried it out). The NAR 4 replaced the TACMED pouch on my vest as it was easier to close up and get moving quicker than the full on clam shell style TACMED one that I used to have. It was a little bulky, but definately worth it.
If you are using the newer generation IOTVs, use the TAP panel to hold your ammo and you have a ton of space to mount medic and commo pouches. Some of my junior medics did this and really liked it.
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