Sandy Springs Cadet Squadron Individual Equipment List 

SOURCE:  Ground & Urban Direction Finding Team Tasks, 24 May 2004
Task O-0001, PREPARE GROUND TEAM INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT 

1. The gear list below lists the minimum required equipment.  
Items required of trainees are marked with a "T."  You may carry 
additional equipment subject to team leader approval and your 
ability to secure and carry it -- remember, you may have to walk 
a long way carrying it all.  

a. 24 hour pack

 1) On your person:
    a) Complete BDU uniform with BDU cap. The BDU cap may be 
    replaced by a hard hat or bright colored cap based on mission 
    needs.(T)  [NOTE:  Also bring black watch cap or other CAP-
    approved cold-weather headgear as necessary.]
    b) Notepad and pencil (T)
    c) All CAP Identification, including CAPF 101 [ES Qualification] 
       card, CAPF 76 [Radio Operator] card, First Aid card, etc. (T)
    d) Watch (T)
    e) Handkerchief or Tissues
    f) Vest, reflective, orange (T)
    g) Comb or brush (optional, carry if needed) (T)
    h) Ground Team Members Handbook
    i) Signal Mirror
    j) Whistle
    k) Pocket or utility-type knife, multipurpose with can opener. 
       Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended. (T)

 2) Day pack (preferably black, OD green, red, or orange), webbed 
    gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest (T) containing:
    a) First Aid Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof 
       container, recommended that it consists of the following:
       (1) 2 Antiseptic cleansing pads
       (2) Antiseptic ointment
       (3) 6 Band-Aids, various sizes
       (4) Moleskin, 2" X 4"
       (5) Roller bandage
       (6) 2 Safety pins, large
       (7) 4 gauze pads
       (8) 1 Triangular Bandage
       (9) Tape, first aid
       (10) Any personal medication (your team leader should know 
            what you have and where you carry it.)(T)
       (11) Rubber surgical gloves (two pair minimum)
    b) Survival Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof 
       container, consisting of:
       (1) Duct tape, 5-10 feet (does not need to be a whole role. 
           May be wrapped around a stick.)
       (2) Leaf bag, large
       (3) 12 wooden, waterproofed matches (T)
       (4) Match container, waterproof, with striking surface
       (5) 1 Chemical Light Stick, Green. (T)  [NOTE:  3 or more 
           preferred].
       (6) 50 of nylon line (paracord or similar line).
    c) SAR Equipment stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of:
       (1) Change of socks (T)
       (2) Flagging Tape, 1 roll
       (3) Flashlight (with red or blue lens), with spare bulb and 
           batteries.  [NOTE:  GI 'angle-head' preferred].
       (4) Spare flashlight (penlight will do) (T)
       (5) Insect repellent
       (6) Lip balm, with sunscreen.
       (7) Sunscreen lotion
       (8) Tissue Paper (T)
       (9) Work Gloves, leather (T)  [NOTE:  Also bring cold-weather 
           glove liners or separate cold-weather gloves as necessary]
       (10) CAPF 106 Interviewing Form(s), blank
       (11) 4 Moist Towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper
       (12) Change for phone calls, calling card, or cellular phone (T) 
            to call mission base
    d) 2 meals (T)
    e) Shelter Material, preferably 8 X 10 (spare military poncho 
       meets the need)       
    f) Coat for appropriate climate, if necessary (in pack if not 
       wearing it). (T)  [NOTE:  Camo M-65 Field Jacket or Gortex jacket 
       with liner desired].
    g) Poncho (T)  [NOTE:  2 desired, of which one must be US GI]
    h) Canteen(s) carrying at least 2 quarts of water ONLY (no other 
       ingredients) (T)
    i) Compass Pouch, containing compass, lensatic or orienteering 
       (orienteering preferred).  Compass should have a "glow in the 
       dark" dial.
    j) Leaders Equipment -- only required of Ground Team Leaders
       (1) Protractor -- for map work.
       (2) Map Case (Large Zip-Loc bags can be used if necessary)
       (3) Pencil, with eraser (plus sharpener if not a mechanical 
           pencil)
       (4) Alcohol Pens, fine tip, at least 2 colors (neither the 
           color of your colored flashlight lens)
       (5) Some way to erase alcohol pens marks on the map case, 
           such as alcohol swabs or a special alcohol pen eraser.
       (6) A straightedge ruler, at least 6" long (Some protractors 
           may have a ruler as well).
       (7) Ground Team Leader Handbook

b. Extended duration pack: a backpack (preferably with frame) (T) 
   containing:
   1) Tent (optional, if you are briefed that you will be using a 
      poncho shelter or are sharing a tent with someone else who is 
      carrying it. (T) NOTE:  Shelter half allowed if you will be 
      sharing tent with another shelter half carrier].
  2) Spare rank and CAP cutouts (for cadets)
  3) 5 meals (T)
  4) 2 Leaf Bags, large
  5) Bag, waterproof (T), containing:
     (a) Spare uniform,
     (b) Underwear and socks, 3 changes (T)
  6) Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable.
  7) Spare boot laces.
  8) Kit, sewing, with spare buttons.
  9) Shoe Shine Kit
 10) Toilet Kit, that should contain:
     (a) Toothbrush and paste (T)
     (b) Shaving Kit (if you shave) (T)
     (c) Deodorant (T)
     (d) Washcloth and soap (T)
     (e) Towel (T)
 11) Sleeping Bag or Bedroll appropriate to climate (T)

c. Optional Items
   (1) Rainwear, durable 
   (2) Webbing, nylon, 1" wide, 20 long.
   (3) Handheld FM Transceiver (highly recommended for Ground Team 
       Leaders)
   (4) Water Purification Tablets
   (5) Eye Protection (highly recommended)
   (6) Entrenching Tool (highly recommended for base gear)

d. SSCS Recommended Items
   (1) Money for fast food (approx $10)
   (2) Long polypropylene underwear, as necessary
   (3) Hand warmers, as necessary