| Backpack |
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be issued a small haversack as part of the 58 webbing. A better option
would be to acquire a bigger, more suitable rucksack. Your rucksack will
carry much of the gear you need to be able to live with the field. Contents
may include: |
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- Sleeping System.
This will be issued to you as required. Store in waterproof bag. Kit
mat (stored in waterproof bag or camouflagecover on top of rucksack
or inside). You may consider buying a Bivvy Bag. This is a waterproof
sleeping bag liner designed for sleeping outdoors in. Tent pegs (not
issued) and paracdord (not issued) are esential for setting up your
sleeping shelter.
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- Clothes:
Spare T-shirts, Norweigan / Fleece, Spare Socks, underwear, Waterproof
Socks / boot liners (not issued but recommended to keep your feet
dry if boots are wet), spare trousers (if necessary), waterproof clothing
(issued as required). You may condier buying some lightweight thermals
also. Balaclava / thermal hat for night (not issued). Gloves. Gaiters
(not issued). Bush Hat (not issued). Keep soiled and dry clothes separate.
Lightweight towel (highly absorbent / quick drying - not issued) Store
everything in waterproof bags.
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- Hygiene /
First Aid: A small first aid kit (not issued) though not essential
may come in handy. Razor and shaving soap / gel with small container
for water. Small toothbrush and paste. Antiseptic wipes. Camo wipes
/ baby wipes (for removing camo cream). Dry wash liquid (to wash without
water), vaseline. Footpowder, footspray. First aid kit may be bought
in any good outdoor shop. Surgical gloves.
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- Miscellaneous:
Platypus / water bladder with tube (not issued) for drinking on the
move and storing water. Camo tape. Polish / wax for waterproofing
you boots. Spare boot laces. Storm matches (optional - there are matches
in the ration pack) in watertight box.
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| Webbing
/ Personal Load Carrying Equipment |
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The
equipment which you carry on your belt. Units are still using 58 pattern
webbing and this is what you will most likely be issued. There is a
limited supply of the more modern PLCE for courses. You can also buy
your own but this can be expensive.
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Rations:
- Open ration pack only take what you need. Mess tin for cooking etc...
Hexi (Hexamine) cooker and spare tablets. Eating irons: knife, fork,
spoon, tin opener. The ration pack issued provides a balanced diet but
you may want to bring some personal favourites along with you.
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Ammunition:
5.56mm blanks and thun flashes will be brought on tactical exercises.
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| Rifle
cleaning materials (Issued) |
| Waterbottle(s)
Carry two waterbottles. Green US type are better than black 58 type. |
| Poncho.
To make sleeping shelter with. You can buy better lightweight ponchos. |
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Toilet
Roll. (small quantity in ration pack)
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Bungee
cords. (not issued) To keep webbing tightly together when moving.
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| Spare
torch (not issued) |
| Leather
/ waterproof gloves (not issued but can make life easier) |
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Ear
defenders When on tactical training which
involves pyrotechnics (blank rounds etc...) you must wear hearing protection.
This will be issued to you.
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