ES Ground Team Training Required Personal Equipment

**Personal First Aid and Survival Kit:**

-   4 - Acetaminophen or aspirin tablets

-   4 - Antacid tablets

-   2 - Antiseptic cleansing pads

-   1 - Antiseptic Ointment

-   6 -- Bandaids, various sizes

-   1 - Candle, long burning

-   2 - Cotton Swabs, non sterile

-   1 - Duct tape, 5-10 ft.

-   1 - Leaf bag, large

-   8 - Matches w/striking surface (REI Storm matches)

-   1 - Matches container, waterproof

-   1 - Chemical light stick, Green

-   4 - Gauze pads

-   1 - Triangular Bandage

-   Rubber surgical gloves-2pr min.

-   1 -- Moleskin 2"x4"

-   4 - Quarters, for phone call

-   1 - Roller Bandage

-   2 - Safety pins, large

-   1 - Splinter forceps, tweezers

-   4 -- Moist Towlettes, clean

-   1 -- Whistle

-   1 - Personal Medications (i.e. Epi-pens)

-   Water purification tablets

-   1 -- Roll Toilet Tissue Paper

-   1 - roll,tape, first aid -1"

-   1 - Plastic bag, ziplock, qt. size, for kit

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**Personal SAR Equipment:**

-   Package Ziploc Bags (2 gal) to waterproof gear -- bring extra

-   1 - Bandanna, handkerchief

-   1 - BDU Cap, 1-BDU complete uniform, 1-spare uniform can be without
    patches

-   Backup Clothing (civilian), adequate for climate & sweats -- to
    include coat

-   Wool sweater/cardigan, wool pants, wool/stocking cap

-   Thermal underwear-polypro

-   1 - swim suit, 1 bath towel

-   1 - Rainwear, durable two piece

-   10 -- pair Socks, underwear, BDU t-shirts

-   1 - boots, sturdy, adequate for long hikes, various terrain

-   1 - pr tennis shoes

-   1 - pr leather work Gloves, protective

-   1 - Compass, orienteering preferred w/glow in dark dial (Silva)

-   1 - Flagging tape, roll Orange color

-   1 - Flashlight or Headlamp

-   1 - Flashlight, extra, extra batteries and bulb

-   3 -- or more Green glow sticks

-   1 - Insect repellent (REI Jungle Juice is excellent!)

-   1 - Knife, multi-purpose- approved

-   2 -meals, MRE or freeze dried type

-   1 - Lip Balm, with sunscreen

-   1 - measuring device, straight edge - clear preferred - for map work

-   1 - Mess kit/utensils/personal stove

-   1 - Mirror, small unbreakable

-   50ft -- 550 or Parachute cord

-   1 - Pad and pencil (mechanical) -- Rite in Rain brand preferred

-   1 - Pack, sufficient to hold all gear - Medium Alice pack without
    frame (can many times get free from squadron) or internal frame
    pack. For cadets -- you are growing, so ***[do not spend a lot of
    money]{.underline}*** on an internal frame pack. Frames supply
    support and added distribution -- seek advice. Duffle bag for extra
    clothing also allowed, but you must carry all.

-   1 -- Smaller Day Pack

-   1 - SAR personal identification/all qualification cards

-   1 - pair scissors, multipurpose, EMT sheers or small Fiskars

-   1 - Shelter material, 8 x10 tarp

-   1 - Sunscreen lotion

-   1 - Orange Vest

-   20ft - Webbing, tubular nylon 1"x20ft

-   1 - Entrenching tool/cover

-   Sleeping bag

-   Sleeping pad, foam or air

-   1 - Watch

-   Sunglasses

-   2 - Water Containers, at least 1 liter size or canteens or 2 liter
    Camelback

-   Toiletry kit -- inc washcloth

-   Basic Sewing kit

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