24/72 Hour Pack List

The information below is an excerpt from "Ground & Urban Direction Finding Team Tasks"

The gear list below is 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. 

1. 24 hour pack
   • On your person:
     • 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)
     • Notepad and pencil (T)
     • All CAP Identification, including 101 card, 76 card, First Aid card, etc. (T)
     • Watch (T)
     • Handkerchief or Tissues
     • Vest, reflective, orange (T)
     • Comb or brush (optional, carry if needed) (T)
     • Ground Team Member’s Handbook
     • Signal Mirror
     • Whistle
     • Pocket or utility-type knife, multipurpose with can opener. Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended. (T)
   • Day pack (preferably red or orange), webbed gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest (T) containing:
     • First Aid Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, recommended that it consists of the following:
       • 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
       • Any personal medication (your team leader should know what you have and where you carry it.)(T)
       • Rubber surgical gloves (two pair minimum)
     • Survival Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, consisting of:
       • Duct tape, 5-10 feet (does not need to be a whole role. May be wrapped around a stick.
       • Leaf bag, large
       • 12 wooden, waterproofed matches (T)
       • Match container, waterproof, with striking surface
       • 1 Chemical Light Stick, Green (T)
       • 50’ of nylon line (paracord or similar line).
     • SAR Equipment stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of:
       • Change of socks (T)
       • Flagging Tape, 1 roll
       • Flashlight (with red or blue lens), with spare bulb and batteries
       • Spare flashlight (penlight will do) (T)
       • Insect repellent
       • Lip balm, with sunscreen.
       • Sunscreen lotion
       • Tissue Paper (T) 
       • Work Gloves, leather (T)
       • Interviewing Form(s), blank
       • 4 Moist Towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper
       • Change for phone calls, calling card, or cellular phone (T) to call mission base
     • 2 meals (T)
     • Shelter Material, preferably 8’ X 10’ (spare military poncho meets the need)
     • Coat for appropriate climate, if necessary (in pack if not wearing it)(T)
     • Poncho, (T)
     • Canteen(s) to carry 2 quarts of water (Some wings require their personnel to have at least one one-quart canteen on a belt while the other is stored in the field pack. At least one quart of water must be carried by all personnel)(T)
     • Compass Pouch, containing compass, lensatic or orienteering (orienteering preferred).
       • Compass should have a “glow in the dark” dial.
     • 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 (plus sharpener if not a mechanical pencil)
       • Alcohol Pens, fine tip, at least 2 colors (neither the color of your colored flashlight lens)
       • Some way to erase alcohol pens 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
          
2. Extended duration (72 Hour) pack: a backpack (preferably with frame) (T) containing:
   • Tent (optional, if you are sharing a tent with someone else who is carrying it) (T)
   • Spare rank and CAP cutouts (for cadets)
   • 5 meals (T)
   • 2 Leaf Bags, large
   • Bag, waterproof (T), containing:
     • Spare uniform,
     • Underwear and socks, 3 changes (T)
   • Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable.
   • Spare boot laces.
   • Kit, sewing, with spare buttons.
   • Shoe Shine Kit
   • Toilet Kit, that should contain:
     • Toothbrush and paste (T)
     • Shaving Kit (if you shave) (T)
     • Deodorant (T)
     • Washcloth and soap (T)
     • Towel (T)
   • Sleeping Bag or Bedroll appropriate to climate (T)
      
3. Optional Items:
   • Rainwear, durable
   • Webbing, nylon, 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)