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24/72 Hour Pack and UDF Equipment Lists
Below is a list of all the equipment and supplies you will need to have to participate in Ground Team Operations in a real-world or simulated Emergency Services mission. Items marked with a (T) are the minimum required items for members training for a Ground Team qualification. Most items can be obtained inexpensively at your Local Walmart or on Amazon.
Feel free to download a PDF copy of these lists for easier access or to print.
ON YOUR PERSON:
- __ Complete ABU or BDU uniform (T)
- __ ABU or BDU cap - may be replaced by a hard hat or bright colored cap based on missions needs. (T)
- __ Notepad (T)
- __ Pencil (T)
- __ All CAP Identification:
- Membership card (T)
- First Aid card (T)
- 101 Card
- 76 Card
- __ Watch (T)
- __ Vest, reflective, yellow (T)
- __ Comb or brush (T) – optional, carry if needed
- __ Pocket knife or multi-tool (T)
- Multi-tool should have can opener.
- Swiss Army, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended.
- __ Handkerchief or tissues
- __ Ground Team Member’s Handbook
- __ Signal mirror
- __ Whistle
24 HOUR PACK:
- 24 Hour pack; should be preferably red or orange.
- Webbed gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest (T) is acceptable.
CONTENTS
- __ First Aid Kit: Stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, recommended that it consists of the following:
- Any personal medication (T)
- Your team leader should know what you have and where you carry it.
- 2 Antiseptic cleansing pads
- Antiseptic ointment
- 6 Band-Aids, various sizes
- Moleskin, 2” X 4”
- Roller bandage
- 2 Safety pins, large
- 4 gauze pads
- 1 Triangular Bandage
- Tape, first aid
- Rubber surgical gloves (two pair minimum)
- Any personal medication (T)
- __ Survival Kit, stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, consisting of:
- 1 Chemical Light Stick, Green (T)
- 12 wooden, waterproofed matches (T)
- Match container, waterproof, with striking surface
- 50’ of nylon line (Paracord or similar line)
- Duct tape, 5-10 feet (Does not need to be a whole roll)
- Large leaf bag or garbage bag
- __ SAR Equipment stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of:
- Change of socks (T)
- Spare flashlight (Penlight will do) (T)
- Tissue Paper (T)
- Work Gloves, leather (T)
- Change for phone calls Or cell phone (T)
- Flagging tape, 1 roll
- Flashlight (With red or blue lens)
- Spare bulb
- Spare batteries
- Insect repellent
- Lip balm, with sunscreen.
- Sunscreen lotion
- Interviewing Form(s), blank
- 4 Moist towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper
- __ 2 meals (T)
- __ Poncho, (T)
- __ Shelter Material, preferably 8’ X 10’ (Spare military poncho meets the need)
- __ Coat for current weather (Only if necessary - In pack if not wearing it)(T)
- __ Canteen(s) to carry 2 quarts of water
- All personnel must carry at least one quart of water (T).
- __ Compass: Lensatic or orienteering (Orienteering preferred)
- Compass pouch
- Compass should have a “glow in the dark” dial.
72 HOUR PACK:
EXTENDED DURATION PACK: (T)
- A backpack (preferably with frame) should contain all that is in the 24 hour pack, with the addition of the following:
- __ Tent (T)
- Optional, if you are sharing a tent with someone else who is carrying it
- __ Sleeping bag or bedroll appropriate to climate (T)
- __ Bag, waterproof (T):
- Spare uniform,
- Underwear and socks, 3 changes (T)
- __ 5 meals (T)
- __ Toiletry kit that should contain:
- Toothbrush and paste (T)
- Shaving Kit (if you shave) (T)
- Deodorant (T)
- Washcloth and soap (T)
- Towel (T)
- __ Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable.
- __ Spare rank and CAP cutouts (For cadets)
- __ 2 large leaf bags
- __ Spare boot laces
- __ Sewing kit with spare buttons
- __ Shoe shine kit
OPTIONAL ITEMS
- __ Durable rainwear
- __ Nylon webbing, 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)
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
- __ Fine tip alcohol pens, at least 2 colors
- Neither should be the color of your colored flashlight lens
- __ Some way to erase alcohol pen 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
- __ Tent (T)
UDF TEAM EQUIPMENT LIST:
ON YOUR PERSON:
- _ Complete uniform appropriate to the environment in which you will be working (T)
- _ Notepad and pencil (T)
- _ All CAP Identification:
- First Aid Card, etc. (T)
- 101 Card
- 76 Card
- _ Watch (T)
- _ Vest, reflective, yellow (T)
- _ Comb or brush (Optional, carry if needed) (T)
- _ Ground and UDF Team Task Guide (T)
- _ Change for phone calls, or cell phone (T)
- _ One meal, or personal funds to purchase a meal during the mission if appropriate (T)
- _ Handkerchief or tissues
- _ Flashlight (With red or blue lens)
- Spare bulb
- Spare batteries
- _ Compass: Lensatic or orienteering (Orienteering preferred)
- Compass Pouch Compass should have a “glow in the dark” dial.
- _ Protractor for map work
- _ Map Case (Large Zip-Loc bag can be used if necessary)
- _ Pencil with eraser (Plus sharpener if not a mechanical pencil)
- _ Fine tip alcohol pens, at least 2 colors
- Neither should be the color of your colored flashlight lens
- _ Eraser for alcohol pen marks
- _ A straightedge ruler
- At least 6” long
- Some protractors may have a ruler as well