Resources

24 Hour Pack Checklist

On Your Person

• BDU uniform with cap
• Notepad and pencil
• CAP identification, including 101 card, First Aid card, etc.
• Watch
• Comb or brush
• Tissues
• Signal mirror
• Whistle
• Pocket or utility knife – Leatherman, Swiss Army, or Gerber Tools recommended

First Aid Kit

(Pack in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container)

• 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
• First aid tape
• Rubber surgical globes, 2 pair minimum

Survival Kit

• Duct tape, 5-10 ft. wrapped around stick
• Leaf bag, large
• 12 wooden waterproof matches
• Match container, waterproof, with striking surface
• 1 chemical green light stick
• 50 ft of nylon rope (Para cord, also know as 550 cord)

SAR Equipment

(Stored in zip-lock bags and backpack)

• change of socks
• flagging tape, 1 roll
• flashlight w/ red or blue lens; spare bulb and batteries
• spare flashlight
• sunscreen lotion
• tissue paper
• work gloves- leather
• 4 moist towelettes
• change for phone calls, calling card, or cell phone
• 2 meals
• 8 ft x 10 ft shelter material, spare military poncho is okay
• poncho
• canteens to carry 2 quarts of water
• compass pouch containing compass, lensatic or orienteering should have “glow in the dark” dial
• protractor
• map case- Large zip-loc bag
• pencil with eraser
• 2 different colored alcohol pens, fine tip, different color than flashlight lens
• alcohol swabs
• straightedge ruler, at least 6 in. long (protractor should work)
• Interviewing forms, blank, CAPF 106

72 Hour Pack Checklist

• Backpack (preferably with frame)
• Tent (optional)
• Spare rank and CAP cutouts
• 5 meals
• 2 leaf bags, large
• spare uniform
• socks and underwear, 3 changes
• sleeping pad
• spare bootlaces
• sewing kit, spare buttons
• toothbrush and paste
• deodorant
• shaving kit (if needed)
• washcloth and soap
• towel
• sleeping bag

Optional items

• rainwear, durable
• webbing, nylon, 1” wide, 20’ long
• handheld FM transceiver
• water purification tablets
• eye protection
• entrenching tool

* GES Exam 116 (Parts 1 and 2) minimum (1st Requirements) requirement for any ground team.