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FIELD TRAINING SECTION
FIELDCRAFT RECRUIT 1
Personal Equipment
At the end of this lecture you will be able to:
State:
• The necessity for field clothing and footwear
• The requirements for safety equipment
Describe:
• The different types of webbing and back packs and their uses
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At the end of this lecture you will be able to:
Demonstrate:
• How to correctly assemble a pack for a cadet camp.
List:
• The items necessary when packing for a cadet camp including: Food, utensils/ accessories, tentage, sleeping gear, clothing
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Field Clothing for Cadets and Instructors is:
Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform
(DPCU)
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Hat
Floppy brim to protect face, ears and eyes
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Shirt
Comfortable fit - neither too tight nor too loose
Sleeves are worn down in the field
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Trousers
Comfortable fit
Worn with the cuff 'bloused' over the top of boots
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Belt
(Optional)
Two variations shown above
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Socks
Fit snugly in the boots without restricting circulation
Long enough to protrude above the boot tops
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Boots
Brand new boots should be 'broken in' by wearing and waxing/polishing them
Boots and laces must be maintained in good condition for field work
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Wet Weather Clothing
Some form of wet weather clothing is an essential part of a Cadet's kit
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Wet Weather Clothing
Protective Trousers(optional)Poncho/Japara
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Cold Weather Clothing
Jumper Vest
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Cold Weather Clothing
Gloves Beanie
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Each cadet should carry a personal first aid kit
Suggested contents includes:
•Bandage or Shell Dressing
•Pain Killers
•Safety Pins
•Anti-Septic Cream
•Tweezers
•Water Purification Tablets
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General Safety Equipment
Items to consider when planning a bivouac:
•Spade; For digging latrines, fire trenches etc.
•Rake; For clearing ground around fires
•Axe; For clearing vegetation if neccessary
•Knapsack Spray/Water bucket; For fire fighting
Webbing Equipment and Packs
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Field Packs
Large enough to hold:
• sleeping bag
• spare clothing
• food/water
• personal items
Fits comfortably & securely
Durable and Waterproof
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Field Packs
Suggested Contents
•Spare clothing
•Toiletries
•Boot polish
•Sleeping Bag & Hutchie
•Rations
•Hexamine & Stove
•Sleeping Mat
•Messing Equipment
ClothingClothing
Bed RollBed Roll
Entrenching Entrenching
ToolTool
Sleeping Sleeping BagBag
Bivvy Bivvy BagBag
S79S79 HammerHammer PegsPegs BlanketBlanket
Wash KitWash Kit
Mess Mess TinsTins
KFSKFSRationsRations
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Webbing
•‘Bum’ Pack
•Ammo Pouches
•Belt
•Belt Comforter
•Water Bottles
•Water Bottle Covers
•H-Harness
•Day Pack
•Compass/First Aid Pouch
•Bayonet/Knife
H-HarnessH-Harness
Minimi Minimi PouchPouch
Minimi Minimi PouchPouch
Water Water Bottle & Bottle & CoverCover
Water Water Bottle & Bottle & CoverCover
Bum Bum PackPack
Bayonet & Bayonet & ScabbardScabbard
Day Day PackPack
Belt Belt ComforterComforter
Pistol Pistol BeltBelt
ALTERNATIVEALTERNATIVE
Minimi Pouch Replaces Bum PackMinimi Pouch Replaces Bum Pack
HexamineHexamine
MatchesMatches
Hexi StoveHexi Stove
First Aid KitFirst Aid Kit
Water Water BottleBottle
Water Water BottleBottleCup Cup
CanteenCanteenCup Cup
CanteenCanteen
Day Day PackPack
Camel Camel Back Back HoseHose
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Note Note BookBook
Viewee Viewee TwoeeTwoee
Aide Aide MemoireMemoire
Cam Cam CreamCream
Range Range CardCard
BinocularsBinoculars
F88 Cleaning KitF88 Cleaning Kit
GPSGPS
ProtractorProtractor
Map Map CaseCase
CompassCompass
Pace Pace CounterCounter
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Hootchie ChordHootchie Chord FREDFRED MagliteMaglite Webbing Webbing Maintenance KitMaintenance Kit
Head Head TorchTorch
LeathermanLeathermanBatteriesBatteries
TapeTape
MugMugGas Gas StoveStove
Short Wave Short Wave RadioRadio
Cyalume StickCyalume Stick
Toggle RopeToggle Rope
CoffeeCoffee
LighterLighter
MatchesMatches
Survival KitSurvival Kit Fire Lighting Fire Lighting KitKit
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Food Requirements
When operating in the field, the AAFC may provide either ration packs or fresh rations or a
combination of both
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Combat Rations
•ADF Combat rations are designed to give personnel a balanced diet
•Menu/Dietary information is enclosed in both types
•1 Man 24HR
•5 Man 24HR
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Fresh Rations
• Work out number of breakfasts, lunches & dinners required
• Make a menu for each
• Make sure the food selected is balanced
• Select food which will include the five major food groups
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Fresh Rations
These five groups are as follows:
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Fresh Rations
Carbohydrates
(Bread, cereals, flour, potatoes etc.)
To assist the body in the utilisation of protein & fat
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Fresh Rations
Proteins
(Cheese, eggs, meat, fish, beans etc.)
For growth and tissue repair
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Fresh Rations
Fats
(Cheese, butter, oil, fatty meats etc.)
For muscular energy and heat
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Fresh Rations
Minerals
(Salt, potassium, calcium etc.)
To maintain cellular function
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Fresh Rations
Vitamins
(Fruit, vegetables etc.)
For growth and control of body activities
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Fresh Rations
•Finally, calculate the quantities required
•A good gauge as to what types and amounts are required is to compare with the menus of military ration packs
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Fluids
•Water is the most vital fluid required by the body
•Sweet soft drinks are not suitable in the field
•They tend to make the person feel thirsty again soon after drinking
•Fruit juices are very good•They provide fluid and vitamins at the same time
In this lesson we have covered:
• The necessity for field clothing and footwear
• The requirements for safety equipment
• The different types of webbing and back packs and their uses
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