Basic Equipment for the Citizen Soldier

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Basic Equipment for the CitizenSoldier

The following are basic items needed by each unit or team member. This list may be
modified to fit specific needs or situations . All items are to be USGI surplus unless
otherwise noted. The older M1956 canvas gear is recommended but the newer nylon
type will be easier to locate. This is the very minimum equipment needed and
additional items will added by the individual as various conditions arise. Food items,
communicationsand weapons systems will be addressed elsewhere.

Woodland pattern BDU shirt and pants

Boots(tactical type, high top)

Pistol belt

H-type combat suspenders

Butt pack

1 qt canteen ,cup and cover(pouch)

Lensmatic compass and pouch

Magazine pouches (and/or GI ammo belt)

Commercial nylon web pouch for Leatherman tool

Disposable lighter

Water purification tablets

(2) pkg of fuel bars

Small flashlight and spare bulb/batteries

(2) field dressings and pouch

Personal first aid/medications kit

Belt or pocket knife

Poncho or Gortex rain jacket

(1) pair clean socks

Wristwatch

#2 lead pencil and notebook

Small alice-type pack (or gym bag. This will be carried to the training or op-area
and used for any items not needed for patrol or combat.

All items should be stored inside individual freezer type zip lock bags as a bad
weather precaution . Web gear, packs,bandoliers,etc. can be treated with
Scotchguard to make them somewhat rain resistant.

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