Equipment Checklist

• __ Complete ABU or BDU uniform (T)

• __ ABU or BDU cap - may be replaced by a hard hat or bright colored cap based on missions needs. (T)

• __ Notepad (T)

• __ Pencil (T)

• __ All CAP Identification:

  • Membership card (T)

  • First Aid card (T)

  • 101 Card

  • 76 Card

• __ Watch (T)

• __ Vest, reflective, yellow (T)

• __ Comb or brush (T) – optional, carry if needed

• __ Pocket knife or multi-tool (T)

  • Multi-tool should have can opener.

  • Swiss Army, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended.

• __ Handkerchief or tissues

• __ Ground Team Member’s Handbook

• __ Signal mirror

• __ Whistle

• 24 Hour pack; should be preferably red or orange.

• Webbed gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest (T) is acceptable.

CONTENTS

• __ First Aid Kit: Stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, recommended that it consists of the following:

  • Any personal medication (T)

    • Your team leader should know what you have and where you carry it.

  • 2 Antiseptic cleansing pads

  • Antiseptic ointment

  • 6 Band-Aids, various sizes

  • Moleskin, 2” X 4”

  • Roller bandage

  • 2 Safety pins, large

  • 4 gauze pads

  • 1 Triangular Bandage

  • Tape, first aid

  • Rubber surgical gloves (two pair minimum)

• __ Survival Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, consisting of:

  • 1 Chemical Light Stick, Green (T)

  • 12 wooden, waterproofed matches (T)

  • Match container, waterproof, with striking surface

  • 50’ of nylon line (Paracord or similar line)

  • Duct tape, 5-10 feet (Does not need to be a whole roll)

  • Large leaf bag or garbage bag

• __ SAR Equipment stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of:

  • Change of socks (T)

  • Spare flashlight (Penlight will do) (T)

  • Tissue Paper (T)

  • Work Gloves, leather (T)

  • Change for phone calls Or cell phone (T)

  • Flagging tape, 1 roll

  • Flashlight (With red or blue lens)

  • Spare bulb

  • Spare batteries

  • Insect repellent

  • Lip balm, with sunscreen.

  • Sunscreen lotion

  • Interviewing Form(s), blank

  • 4 Moist towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper

• __ 2 meals (T)

• __ Poncho, (T)

• __ Shelter Material, preferably 8’ X 10’ (Spare military poncho meets the need)

• __ Coat for current weather (Only if necessary - In pack if not wearing it)(T)

• __ Canteen(s) to carry 2 quarts of water

  • All personnel must carry at least one quart of water (T).

• __ Compass: Lensatic or orienteering (Orienteering preferred)

  • Compass pouch

  • Compass should have a “glow in the dark” dial.

EXTENDED DURATION PACK: (T)

• A backpack (preferably with frame) should contain all that is in the 24 hour pack, with the addition of the following:

  • __ Tent (T)

    • Optional, if you are sharing a tent with someone else who is carrying it

  • __ Sleeping bag or bedroll appropriate to climate (T)

  • __ Bag, waterproof (T):

    • Spare uniform,

    • Underwear and socks, 3 changes (T)

  • __ 5 meals (T)

  • __ Toiletry kit that should contain:

    • Toothbrush and paste (T)

    • Shaving Kit (if you shave) (T)

    • Deodorant (T)

    • Washcloth and soap (T)

    • Towel (T)

  • __ Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable.

  • __ Spare rank and CAP cutouts (For cadets)

  • __ 2 large leaf bags

  • __ Spare boot laces

  • __ Sewing kit with spare buttons

  • __ Shoe shine kit

  OPTIONAL ITEMS

  • __ Durable rainwear

  • __ Nylon webbing, 1” wide, 20’ long.

  • __ Handheld FM Transceiver

    • Highly recommended for Ground Team Leaders

  • __ Water purification tablets

  • __ Eye protection (Highly recommended)

  • __ Entrenching tool (Highly recommended for base gear)

  LEADER’S EQUIPMENT  – Only required of Ground Team Leaders

  • __ Protractor for map work

  • __ Map Case

    • Large Zip-Loc bags can be used if necessary

  • __ Pencil with eraser

  • __ Fine tip alcohol pens, at least 2 colors

    • Neither should be the color of your colored flashlight lens

  • __ Some way to erase alcohol pen marks on the map case, such as alcohol swabs or a special alcohol pen eraser

  • __ A straightedge ruler, at least 6” long

    • Some protractors may have a ruler as well

  • __ Ground Team Leader Handbook

ON YOUR PERSON:

• __ Complete uniform appropriate to the environment in which you will be working (T)

• __ Notepad and pencil (T)

• __ All CAP Identification:

  • First Aid Card, etc. (T)

  • 101 Card

  • 76 Card

• __ Watch (T)

• __ Vest, reflective, yellow (T)

• __ Comb or brush (Optional, carry if needed) (T)

• __ Ground and UDF Team Task Guide (T)

• __ Change for phone calls, or cell phone (T)

• __ One meal, or personal funds to purchase a meal during the mission if appropriate (T)

• __ Handkerchief or tissues

• __ Flashlight (With red or blue lens)

  • Spare bulb

  • Spare batteries

• __ Compass: Lensatic or orienteering (Orienteering preferred)

  • Compass Pouch Compass should have a “glow in the dark” dial.

• __ Protractor for map work

• __ Map Case (Large Zip-Loc bag can be used if necessary)

• __ Pencil with eraser (Plus sharpener if not a mechanical pencil)

• __ Eraser for alcohol pen marks

• __ A straightedge ruler

  • At least 6” long

  • Some protractors may have a ruler as well

• __ Fine tip alcohol pens, at least 2 colors

  • Neither should be the color of your colored flashlight lens