Gear List

72 Hour Combat Load
(*denotes required item)

  *Rifle
  *Ammunition Carriers (magazine pouch/bandoleer)
  *Camouflage Utilities (BDU)
  *200 rounds ammunition
  *Note-taking gear (pen and paper)
  *Canteens or other water carrier (1/2 gallon minimum)
  *3 Day Food Supply
  *Gun Cleaning Gear
  *Pack (preferably military style)

  Flash light
  Entrenching tool
  Boot socks (GI wool)
  Camo face paint
  Combat knife (fixed blade 5")
  Field Jacket
  T-shirt (OD or brown)
  Tent (any size or style - must be OD or camo)
  Compass (preferably lensetic)
  Sturdy Combat Style boots
  Black leather gloves w/inserts
  Sleeping bag or blanket

Additional Gear
(Stuff you should have on hand. Buy it as your budget allows.)

  Maps of the Operating Area (topo)
  Field jacket liner
  Extra T-shirts and socks
  OD Duct Tape
  Binoculars or Spotting Scope
  Ammo Cache (1000 rounds or more)
  2 case MREs (8 day food supply for 1 person)
  Hygiene Equipment (soaps, razors, etc.)
  Rope/550 cord (50ft. or more)
  First Aid Kit (should include snake bite kits)
  Poncho and liner
  Extra Utilities (BDU)
  Long Johns
  Folding Knife