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NM Wing Emergency Services Ground Operations Branch |
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NM Wing Emergency Services Ground Operations Branch |
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Below is a list of required equipment. We recommend that members do not try to buy everything immediately but to by a bit at a time. We also recommend that members do not purchase the "best" and most expensive gear they find until they are sure they wish to continue in this program.
Note that items with a "T" are items that are required to be in a mission under trainee status
On Your Person
Complete BDU uniform with camouflage BDU cap. The BDU cap may be replaced by a hard hat or bright colored cap based on mission needs (T)
Notepad and pencil (T)
All CAP Identification, including 101 card, 76 card, First Aid card, etc. (T)
Watch (T)
Handkerchief or Tissues
Vest, reflective, orange (T)
Comb or brush (optional, carry if needed) (T)
Ground Team Member’s Handbook
Signal Mirror
Whistle
Pocket or utility-type knife, multipurpose with can opener. Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, or Gerber tools are recommended (T)
24 Hour Pack
Day pack (preferably red or orange), webbed gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest (T)containing:
First Aid Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container
Any personal medication (your team leader should know what you have and where you carry it) (T)
Survival Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, consisting of
Duct tape, 5-10 feet (does not need to be a whole role. May be wrapped around a stick
Leaf bag, large
12 wooden, waterproofed matches (T)
Match container, waterproof, with striking surface
1 Chemical Light Stick, Green (T)
50’ of nylon line (paracord or similar line).
SAR Equipment stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of:
Change of socks (T)
Flagging Tape, 1 roll
Flashlight (with red or blue lens), with spare bulb and batteries
Spare flashlight (penlight will do) (T)
Insect repellent
Lip balm, with sunscreen.
Sunscreen lotion
Tissue Paper (T)
Work Gloves, leather (T)
Interviewing Form(s), blank
4 Moist Towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper
Change for phone calls, calling card, or cellular phone (T) to call mission base
2 meals (T)
Shelter Material, preferably 8’ X 10’ (spare military poncho meets the need)
Coat for appropriate climate, if necessary (in pack if not wearing it)(T)
Poncho, (T)
Canteen(s) to carry 2 quarts of water (T)
Compass Pouch, containing compass, lensatic or orienteering (orienteering preferred). Compass should have a "glow in the dark" dial.
Leader’s Equipment -- only required of Ground Team Leaders
Protractor -- for map work.
Map Case (Large Zip-Loc bags can be used if necessary)
Pencil, with eraser (plus sharpener if not a mechanical pencil)
Alcohol Pens, fine tip, at least 2 colors (neither the color of your colored flashlight lens)
Some way to erase alcohol pens marks on the map case, such as alcohol swabs or a special alcohol pen eraser.
A straightedge ruler, at least 6" long (Some protractors may have a ruler as well).
Ground Team Leader Handbook
72 hour pack:
a backpack (preferably with frame) (T) containing:
Tent (optional, if you are sharing a tent with someone else who is carrying it) (T)
Spare rank and CAP cutouts (for cadets)
5 meals (T)
2 Leaf Bags, large
Bag, waterproof (T), containing:
Spare uniform,
Underwear and socks, 3 changes (T)
Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable.
Spare boot laces.
Kit, sewing, with spare buttons.
Shoe Shine Kit
Toilet Kit, that should contain:
Toothbrush and paste (T)
Shaving Kit (if you shave) (T)
Deodorant (T)
Washcloth and soap (T)
Towel (T)
Sleeping Bag or Bedroll appropriate to climate (T)
Locally Required Items
These items are required by NM Wing
Outer Layer Clothing - This layer is for wind protection in cold temperatures. This layer can consist of a BDU jacket and BDU M-65 pants.
Middle Layer Clothing - This layer is for thermal protection. This layer can consist of the liners of both the M-65 jacket and pants.
Inner Layer Clothing - This layer serves to keep the skin dry and provides additional thermal protection. Clothing next to the skin CANNOT be made of cotton. Inner layer can be made with polypropylene thermal underwear.
Mittens or Gloves
10' of 1" Tubular Webbing
Safety glasses - Safety glasses provide eye protection for hazardous operations such as working around damaged aircraft and walking through thick vegetation.
Space Blanket - Metallic blanket to be used as thermal protection in a survival situation or for victims/patients. (should be put in survival kit)
Fire Starter - Magnesium fire starter, Aviation fire starter, etc. (should be put in survival kit)
Optional Items
Rainwear, durable
Webbing, nylon, 1" wide, 20’ long.
Handheld FM Transceiver (highly recommended for Ground Team Leaders)
Water Purification Tablets
Eye Protection (highly recommended)
Entrenching Tool (highly recommended for base gear)
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