MINIMUM RECOMENDED FIELD EQUIPMENT M2

1. All M1 gear +

2.Smoke canisters (paint ball grade)

3. 2 Flares

4. Leatherman tool

5. Mini-mag lite w/red filter and spare batteries

6. Compass (carry in BDU's)

7. Topo map of Operational Area (carry in BDU's)

8. Note pad w/2 pencils

9. radio depending on unit w/headset 

10. Mini binoculars 10 X 25

11. Camo face paint and/or face veil

12. 6 Trioxane fuel bars (carry in BDU's)

13. Magnesium fire starter (carry in BDU's)

14. OD mil. ground cloth

15. Sleeping pad

16. 50 feet of # 550 cord

17. Hygiene kit: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor etc.

18. Three to seven days field rations

Field Rations: MRE's or self-packed rations. Prepack these items in zip-lock bags. Instant oatmeal, pop-tarts, breakfast bars, dried fruit, raisins, beef jerky, nutria-grain bars, Ramon noodles, cup-o- soup, bullion cubs, rice, Instant coffee, cocoa, or drink mix. You need a minimum of 2000 calories to remain active on your rations. Don’t cut yourself short.