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24-hour Pack
A 24 Hour Pack is an investment in your preparedness for yourself, your family, and your community. The 24 hour pack is a requirement for Ground Team Member (GTM). Do not run out and buy expensive Items that are unnecessary and heavy. Talk to your squadron leaders if you wish to prepare a pack.
CARRIED ON YOUR PERSON:
- Complete ABU uniform
- ABU Cover - standard ABU hat may be replaced by a hard hat, knit watch cap, or bright colored cap based on mission needs
- Coat for current weather
- Notepad (Spiral Pocket “Steno” Pad works well)
- Pencil/Eraser & 2 Pens (black Ink)
- CAP Identification:
- Membership card
- First Aid card, etc.
- CAPF 101 card
- CAPF 160
- CAPF 161
- SQTR forms (If “trainee” status)
- Money - enough to purchase 1 meal or for emergency
- Cell phone (if you have one)
- Vest, Reflective, ANSI Class 2
- Comb or Brush - optional, carry if needed
- Pocket or Utility-type Knife - multipurpose, with can opener. - Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended
- Eye Protection (shatterproof sunglasses OK, but also need CLEAR lens for night missions)
- Handkerchief or tissues
- Ground Team Member’s Handbook (Ground and UDF Team Task Guide)
- Signal mirror
THE 24 HOUR PACK
Color: Red or Orange but 399th Squadron uses black because it is cheaper to purchase. Web gear is not acceptable.
First Aid Kit: should be stored in zip-lock bag or a waterproof container, and recommended that it consists (at minimum) of the following:
- Any personal Medication - Your team leader should know WHAT you have/take and WHERE you carry it.
- (2) Antiseptic Cleansing Pads
- Antiseptic Ointment (Neosporin, etc.)
- (6) Band-Aids, various sizes
- Moleskin, 2” X 4”
- Roller Bandage
- (2) Safety Pins, large
- (4) Gauze Pads
- Triangular Bandage
- Tape, first aid
- (2 sets) Rubber Medical Gloves (Latex/Vinyl)
SURVIVAL GEAR SECTION
Stored in zip-lock bag or a waterproof container, consisting of:
- (2) Chemical Light Sticks, Green (T)
- (12) wooden, waterproofed matches (T)
- Match container, waterproof, with striking surface
- 50 feet of nylon line (para-cord or similar)
- 5-10 feet Duct tape - does not need to be an entire roll
- Large leaf bag or garbage bag
SEARCH AND RESCUE (S.A.R.) GEAR
Stored in zip-lock bag or a waterproof container, consisting of:
- Change of socks
- Spare flashlight (penlight okay)
- Tissue Paper
- Work Gloves, leather
- Cell phone or change for phone calls to contact mission base
- Flagging tape, 1 roll
- Flashlight (w/ red or blue lens)
- Spare bulb
- Spare batteries
- Insect repellent
- Lip balm, w/ sunscreen.
- Sunscreen lotion
- Interviewing form(s), blank
- (4) Moist towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED ITEMS
- Canteen(s) or Camelbak to carry 2qts of water - at least 1qt of water must be carried by all personnel
- Compass: lensmatic or orienteering (orienteering preferred)
- Compass Pouch, containing compass
- Compass should have a “glow in the dark” dial
- 2 meals
- Shelter Material, preferably 8’ X 10’