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FIELD TEAM MEMBER (FTM) PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST

 1.  Windshell jacket with hood
 2.  Waterproof jacket or parka with hood
     (A Gore-Tex or similar jacket can serve for both items
     1 and 2.)
 3.  Rain chaps or rain pants
     (Add gaitors for winter.)
 4.  Heavy wool shirts or sweaters as required
 5.  Wool pants or BDU pants
 6.  Long underwear of wool, silk, polypro or other suitable
     synthetic material
     (Cotton thermal underwear is not acceptable.)
 7.  Wool stocking cap or balaclava
     (A scarf is recommended if a stocking cap is used.)
 8.  Heavy wool socks with lighter-weight liner socks
 9.  Leather gloves with wool liners
     (Mittens required for extremely cold weather.)
10.  Heavy weight backpacking or mountaineering boots with a suitable
     lug sole recommended
     (Combat-type boots are acceptable.)
11.  Backpack large enough for day pack use
12.  One quart minimum canteen or water bottle
13.  Pocket knife
14.  Whistle
15.  Orienteering-type compass
16.  Flashlight or headlamp with alkaline batteries, spare batteries
     and spare bulb  (Headlamp preferred.)
17.  Waterproof matches or disposable lighter
18.  Personal first aid kit
19.  Storm shelter: Tube tent, space blanket, lightweight tarp

20.  At least one (1) 30-gallon leaf bag
21.  A sleeping bag, an Ensolite or similar sleeping pad, and a

     suitable shelter will be needed for overnight bivouacs.

22.  At least a one-day supply of quick-energy food
23.  Suggested additional pack items:

 
     Zip-lock bags
     Parachute cord
     Toilet paper
     Wet wipes
     Moleskin
     Disposable space blanket
     Backpacking stove
     Mess kit
     Signal mirror

     Signal smokes

     Aerial flares

     Small note book and pen
     Insect repellant
     Iodine-type water purification tablets


 
Red = optional

 

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