Field Gear Essentials (Battle Rattle)

Field Gear Essentials (Battle Rattle)

A-Line GearFatigues: BDUs, ACUs, ABUs, or TRUs. Pick camo pattern or color appropriate to environmentPants belt: nylon Rigger's Belt or nylon Instructor's Belt, at least 1 1/4 inch wide with metal slide buckleBoots: commercial hiking boots are preferred for durability and weight, but use personal preferenceSocks: any commerical boot socks, necessary to prevent foot injuryUnderArmour Heatgear Tee Shirt: worn under fatigues, prevents overheating, wicks sweatNeck wallet/I.D. pouch: carries all necessary I.D., can be taken off and stashed if necessaryTactical Gloves: any commerical brand, or cut fingers out of rapelling or nomex flight gloves.Knee Pads: any commercial brand, must be flexible with rubber or soft plastic outer, worn outside pantsDigital Watch: any commercial brand, must be shock-proof, water-proof, and have night lightSmall Tactical Folding Knife: any commercial brand, must have pocket clip and locking bladeContractor Cap or Boonie Hat: any soft cap to cover head and protect from sunTactical Goggles: any commercial brand, must be ballistic resistant and have both clear and tinted lensesLED mini tactical light: any commerical brand, must have push-button end cap switch and red filterSpork: made of lexan or titanium, necessary for eatingInsect repellant: any commercial brand, preferrably with at least 50% Deet

B-Line GearArmor-carrier vest with MOLLE loops: can be any brand, must have pockets for plates and several lines of "daisy chain" for attachment of equipment pouchesHydration Bladder and carrier: must be 100oz. or more and have MOLLE sleave/carrier that attaches to vest1 Qt. G.I. Plastic Canteen and pouch: for pourable water (not drinking), must have MOLLE pouch "Snivel Kit": this is a MOLLE pouch containing band aids, antibiotic, lip balm, sun block (at least SPF 30), micropore tape, aspirin or acetaminophen, toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razor, safety pins, and hard candy. NOT a medical kit, this is for personal day-to-day hygyne."Blow-Out Kit": this is a MOLLE quick-access EMT pouch with first aid items, and it MUST contain EMT scissors, metal tweezers, non-latex med gloves, QuickClot hemostatic emergency bandages, Bloodstopper field dressings, Israeli one-hand field bandages, sports tape/medical tape, a BCS Chest Seal, alcohol prep pads, several compression bandages, and a one-hand tourniquet. Other various medical suppies may be carried as per user preference. This kit should not be larger than 8"x5"x 2 1/2" and MUST be clearly marked with a cross. This is for the individual's use only - not a shared medical kit.Multi-tool: any commercial brand, Gerber or Leatherman recommened, must have MOLLE pouchField Knife: any commercial brand heavy fixed-blade knife. Should have tactical or Kydex sheath MOLLE attachment and a sharpening stone. This is a general purpose "camp" knife.Ammo Dump Pouch: should fold for when not in use, must have MOLLE attactmentRadio Pouch: any design for radio carried, must have MOLLE attachmentThroat Microphone with PTP and earpiece: any commerical design, must be a "hands-free" design with a single wearable earpiece and a push-to-talk activation switch. MUST match communications radio used.Compact Field Binoculars: any commerical brand, small and foldable with MOLLE pouch, at least 8xHolster: any commercial brand that fits weapon, MUST have MOLLE attachment, Kydex preferredAmmo Pouches: as many as possible for the weapon carried, MUST have MOLLE attachmentAdministrative or Utility Pouches: as many as needed for assorted small gearPoncho: any commerical brand, must be waterproof, fit over wearer in full gear, and fold for carry in pouch

Field PackThis may be of any design or brand the user prefers, but it must have MOLLE loops, a hydration bladder pocket, and must be water-resistant. A "Sling" one-strap style is preferred as it can be easily slung around to the front of the wearer for access to equipment and it is quick to put on and off. Items in Pack: MREs (or other food), poncho liner, field jacket, extra fatigues, extra undies and socks, extra canteens or water bottles, running shoes, notepad and pen, duct tape, spool of paracord, signal flares, Snugpak sleeping bag (very compact), weapon cleaning kit/pouch, towel, toilet paper, Wet-Wipes in hard plastic pack, deodorant, and plastic tube of liquid soap.