GSAR STUDENTS REQUIRED UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, AND EQUIPMENT

2004 M-GSAR REQUIRED UNIFORMS, CLOTHING, AND EQUIPMENT

DOCUMENTATION ITEMS:

¨ Current CAP membership card (should be carried at all times).

¨ All other actual qualification cards, i.e. CAPF 101 or 101T, CPR, 1st aid, etc. (should be carried on person at all times)

CLOTHING AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: These items should be brought in a duffel bag or large gym bag, neatly packed. Most items will stay at base camp or supplement the 24 or 72-hour packs. I would recommend that this bag have a strong lock of some sort so that you can keep your materials secure while you are away from camp or traveling.

¨ Battle Dress Uniforms (BDUs), 2-3 sets, complete with all required name tapes and patches, cutouts, and grade insignia in accordance with CAPM 39-1 (daily uniform inspections will be conducted, and your uniforms should be clean and neat upon arrival).

¨ Combat boots, at least one pair, broken in before school.

¨ Blue belt w/subdued tip and buckle for wear w/ BDUs

¨ Polypropylene long underwear bottoms and tops

¨ Polypropylene balaclava (face/head cover)

¨ Shower shoes or beach sandals.

¨ Running shoes or sneakers.

¨ Pajamas & robe (optional).

¨ Wash cloths, towels and handkerchiefs.

¨ Underclothes and socks (NO COTTON!!) sufficient for three days (T-shirts should be within regulation and free of local logos. Bring extra - you may have to change uniforms often to avoid problems encountered in extended field exercises).

¨ PT clothes (sweat pants or shorts and T-shirt, this is your opportunity to show off your local colors).

¨ Civilian clothes (You should travel in civilian clothes as well as have a set for free time.)

¨ Shoe polishing and sewing kits.

¨ Toilet kit, including: soap & toothbrush (in cases), toothpaste, razor and shaving cream (as necessary), items of feminine hygiene (as necessary), deodorant or antiperspirant, shampoo, chapstick, sunscreen, other items as necessary .

REQUIRED 24 HOUR GEAR:

On your person:

¨ Complete BDU uniform with BDU cap.

¨ Notepad and pencil

¨ All CAP ID and certifications

¨ Watch

¨ Tissues

¨ Vest, reflective orange

¨ Comb or brush (if needed)

¨ Signal mirror

¨ Whistle

¨ Pocket or utility-type knife, multipurpose with can opener. Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended.

Day pack (preferably red or orange), webbed gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest containing:

First aid kit in waterproof bag/ container consisting of the following items: 2 antiseptic cleansing pads, antiseptic ointment, 6 band-aids of various sizes, moleskin, roller bandage, 2 large safety pins, 4 gauze pads, 1 triangular bandage, first aid tape, two pairs rubber

surgical gloves)

Survival kit in waterproof bag/container consisting of the following items: 5 - 10 feet of duct tape, large leaf bag, 12 wooden,

waterproofed matches in a waterproof match container with a striking surface, 1 green glo-stick, 50' paracord or similar line.

SAR equipment stored in waterproof bag/container consisting of the following items: change of socks (NO COTTON!!), 1 roll flagging tape, flashlight with red or blue lens with spare bulb and batteries, spare flashlight, insect repellant, lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen lotion, tissue paper, leather work gloves, blank CAPF 106, 4 moist towlettes, change for phone calls/calling card/or cell phone, 2 meals, shelter

material (can use an extra poncho), coat appropriate for climate, poncho, 2 canteens or a camelback type device, compass pouch,

liquid filled lensatic orienteering compass with a glow in the dark dial, eye protection (highly recommended).

REQUIRED 72 HOUR GEAR: This pack will normally be left at the base camp, but during longer duration activities will be used. Take the hike warning seriously. You will walk several miles with this pack during the course.

¨ Comfortable backpack that you would be able to be carry for at least 6 miles with a full existence load.

¨ Sleeping bag rated for 0 degrees or colder.

¨ Waterproof/windproof tent

¨ Spare rank and cutouts (for cadets)

¨ Five meals (MRE type, long lasting)

¨ 2 large leaf bags

¨ Waterproof bag containing spare uniform, three pairs of socks and underwear

¨ Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable

¨ Spare boot laces

¨ Sewing kit with spare buttons

¨ Shoe shine kit

¨ Toiletry kit containing: toothbrush and tooth paste, shaving kit as needed, deodorant, washcloth and soap, towel

INSTRUCTIONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS:

¨ All school materials received prior to arrival.

¨ Spare pocket notebook (3" x 5").

¨ 12-inch ruler.

¨ Spare pens, pencils and highlighters.

¨ Approximately $20 for food and miscellaneous expenses.

¨ 4 glo-sticks.

¨ Battery or wind-up alarm clock (optional, advanced class and staff only).

Be sure to mark all clothing and equipment with name and CAPSN. BDU pants should be marked on the inside left front waistband, and BDU shirts should be marked on the inside left from the shirttail using a black laundry marker, write last name, last initial, and last four digits of CAPSN, followed by letters "CAP".

EXAMPLE: DESMARAIS D-5483 CAP

Items not specifically mentioned on this list may be subject to temporary confiscation (i.e. machetes, flammable materials, junk foods) and will be returned to the owner at the end of M-GSAR. A gear inspection will be held during registration. Anyone caught with contraband items after the gear check will be subject to discipline up to and including immediate dismissal. If you are not sure an item is allowed, ask during gear check and avoid embarrassment or worse!