Reconnaissance Patrol Packing List

3-DAY PATROL KIT



ON PERSON

  • Complete camouflage uniform with boots and head gear
  • Harness, chest rig, or other LBE 
  • Weapon and 7magazines
  • Radio 
  • Night vision
  • Map of Area
  • Note pad and pencil
  • Compass and protractor
  • Trauma kit (separate from booboo kit)
  • Hearing protection
  • Eye protection
  • Gloves
  • Watch
  • Sniper veil and cammo paint
  • Hydration system, minimum 1 qt.
  • Team SOP signaling device (day & night)
  • Suggested: head bug net

IN RUCK

  • Extra socks
  • 3-day food rations 
  • boo boo kit
  • Extra water, minimum 2 qts.
  • E-tool or similar
  • Weapon cleaning kit
  • Minimalist, weather-dependent sleeping gear with mat
  • For MS Course: bug net
  • Poncho or tarp
  • Cold and wet weather gear
  • Water purification tablets
  • Field hygiene kit (whatever you need)

SPECIAL ITEMS (PATROL BASE/OP)

    • Cutting tools
    • Extra optics/thermals
    • Range finder
    • Camera
    • SDR or scanner
    • Range Cards


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