PIONEER CORPS
PACKING LIST
REQUIRED GEAR FOR CANDIDATES
For
pack:
1 rucksack med or large = lg. ALICE preferred or MOLLE -- accepted
canteen,
2 qt with cover attached
bag, clothing waterproof (liner for pack)
liner, poncho, camouflage or od green
poncho, nylon camouflage or od green
gloves, leather work w/wool inserts
water purification tablets or iodine drops
foot powder
insect repellent
face paint
lip balm
bdu's, complete = 2 sets - one on you
and one in your pack
flash light, L-shaped w/red lens (military type) suggested...
socks, wool cushioned sole 4 pair
3 t-shirts brown/green/black or camo
black tape, friction or electrical
sewing kit
shaving kit/hygiene kit
large towel dark brown/green or black
water proof bags (ziplock)
one snap link
3 MREs (Meals Ready To Eat) 1 each for 12 hours
ENTRENCHING TOOL
2
days rations- suggested 2 mre's
240 rds min of ammunition for your primary
weapon -- on hand in ammo cans
terrain/weather:
NOT mandatory = if you freeze it's your own fault, you were told to have cold
weather gear!
parka, cold weather
sleeping bag, individual
under shirt cold weather, polypro
drawers, cold weather, polypro
liner, field jacket
web gear:
550
cord - 100'
belt
suspenders
2 canteen pouches w/canteens
1 canteen cup
ammunition pouches w/magazines for 180 rounds of ammunition for primary weapon
combat knife -- minimum 4 in. blade
first aid kit (complete)
frs radio min 2 mile range
cleaning kit for primary weapon (
the rifle you are training with )
butt pack
compass & pace beads
worn
by trainee:
during the training
bdu's 1 set -- pants and shirt
1 tee shirt -- brown, green, or black
1 pair socks
1 pair boots
wrist
watch
id tags /dog tags
pocket knife
patrol cap or boonie hat
belt/trouser
pocket size note book
2 ink pens - black ink
Other
equipment:
duffel bag / A bag
mess kit
assault vest - optional in lieu of suspenders/belt --- ONLY
camel back in lieu of the 2 one qt.canteens/covers
ONLY
military issue gas mask w/bag -- will be necessary at mid cycle
This packing list came from the SH 21-76 (ranger handbook) and so from which I based the school -there will be NO changes !!!!