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.