This deployment list gives only the basic gear you should deploy with in the event of a 72 hour call up. When placing this deployment pack togeather, weight will be a factor and you should understand that you may have to "walk in" to an area to operate. There will be other items you may wish to add to your personal pack, but again watch the weight factor. Dress for the weather in all situations and take special care in coosing tents and sleeping bags. Unit commanders will advise personnel on selection of packs, tents, and sleeping bags. Battalion level instruction will be given on preparing light weigh survival kits.

Clothing
Equipment Vest
Pack
First Aid Kit(Personal)

On Person

• 1 Set of orders, if issued, will be carried on your person
• 1 Set of ACU's with all correct GSDF patches and nametapes
• 1 ARMY sand colored T-shirt(Green and Brown are NOT AUTHORIZED)
• 1 Pair of specified military tan boots
• 1 Pair of black or OD boot socks
• 1 Black ARMY belt and buckle or black riggers belt
• Current GSDF identification card
• Extra cash for emergencies
• 1 Set of dogtags(and medical tag if needed)
• 1 Black beret with GSDF flash and
    Officers- Non-subdued rank
    Enlisted- Georgia Crest
• 1 ACU patrol cap with subdued rank
• 1 Wrist watch
• 1 Pocket notebook and pen/pencil in a ziplock bag
• Pocket knife or multitool
• 1 M-65 ACU field jacket with liner (winter wear)
• 1 Kevlar helmet with ACU cover(When specified)

Load Bearing Equipment Vest

• ACU load bearing equipment vest
• ACU camelback water carrier, or two canteens(1 cup) with ACU covers
• 1 Bottle of water purification tablets
• 1 Plastic od whistle
• 1 ARMY style anglehead flashlight with lenses(Blue,Red,White,Diffusion)¹
• 1 Compass with protective pouch(Milspec or civilian type acceptable)
• 1 Set of ear plugs in a carrying case
• 1 D-Ring
• 1 Pair black leather work gloves(With wool liner for winter)
• 1 Sheath knife (blade 6” or less)
• 1 First aid packet
• 1 Basic survival kit
• 1 Radio with spare batteries²

Pack

• 1 ACU pack
• 3 Pair of spare socks*
• 3 ARMY sand colored T-shirt(Green and Brown are NOT AUTHORIZED)*
• 3 Pair of underwear*
• 1 Sleeping pad
• 1 Shaving (toiletrie) kit³
• Food Items (72 Hours) light weight MRE's with heaters are suggested
• 1 Extra set of flashlight batteries(more if needed)
• 1 Extra set of long johns or thermal underwear(Winter wear)
• 1 Tent with light weight ground cloth
• 1 Sleeping bag(Specific to weather)
• 1 Roll of toilet paper (more is better)
• 1 Small bottle of hand sanitizer
• 1 Bottle of insect repellent
• 2 Medium sized plastic trash bags
• 1 Spare flashlight¹
• 1 ACU poncho or ACU parka type rain suit
• 1 Foliage green watch cap(Black is NOT AUTHORIZED))
• Spare eye wear for those who need it
• Personal medication for those who need it(Ensure you carry more then 72 hrs worth))

*Pack these items in a ziplock bag.

First Aid Kit (Basic Personal)
The Basic Personal First Aid Kit is to be carried at all times and is for you to use in a personal emergency and/or for the Medic to use on you.
Place all First Aid supplies in zip lock bag(s) to keep from becoming contaminated/wet.

• 2 Sets Gloves - Nitrile or vinyl (NOT latex)
• 2 4x4 Gauze Pads
• 3-4 2x2 Gauze Pads
• 1 Abdominal Pad
• 2 Eye patches – or increase qty 2x2 gauze
• 1 Gauze Roll
• Moleskin – at least 4”x4”
• 10 Medium Band-aids
• 5 Large Band-aids
• Adhesive bandage tape roll
• 4” ace elastic bandage
• 10 Alcohol Swabs
• Antiseptic wipes or gel
• Face mask – suggest M-95 or M-99
• 1-2 antibacterial ointment
• 1-2 Blistex Lip Ointment
• 1 Sting Soother
• 1 Pack of headache Meds
• 1 Pack anti-diarrhea Meds
• 1 Pack antacid
• 1 Oragel
• Sunscreen lotion – UVA and UVB
• Prescription medications
• Worker’s Compensation form
• WC Reporting Instructions
• Incident Notice form

1. Flashlights can be found in a smaller version angled LED with a burn rate of 30 hours(3 AAA batteries). Other flashlights will be acceptable but should have night vision filters or night vision color protection included
2. Type will be dictated by your Commander or Communications Officer
3. toiletrie kit should be travel size and include:
   towel, wash cloth, soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, etc...
   Females should adjust their kit to their needs

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