INNER LAYER/UNIFORM (First Line):
(Hat and pockets of the uniform)
• BDU TOP
(Woodland Camo)
• T-SHIRT
(Brown or Green)
• BDU BOTTOMS
(Woodland Camo)
• BOONIE HAT and PATROL CAP
(Woodland Camo)
• BOOTS
(Black and Comfortable)
• WRIST WATCH
(Because time's important)
• PROTECTIVE GLASSES
(Good eye protection, paintball masks OK)
• KNEE PADS -- Optional
• GLOVES
(Black or Green)
• MAP
(In waterproof bag)
• NOTEBOOK and PENCIL
(Waterproofed)
• WEAPON/SIDEARM
(Extra ammo and batteries as needed)
• RANGER HANDBOOK
MIDDLE LAYER (Second Line):
(Load Bearing Equipment and Web Belt)
• WEAPON
• AMMO (Basic load for each)
• GRENADES (Paint/bb)
• RADIO
• WEAPONS CLEANING KIT
• COMPASS (That you can read at night)
• KNIFE
• FIRST AID PACK
• PONCHO (If not in ruck)
• MATCHES (Waterproof)
• SURVIVAL POUCH
• RATIONS
• 550 CORD (100ft)
• STROBE Light
• CHEM Lights
• FLASHLIGHT x2 w/red lens (With extra batteries)
• PLASTIC FLEXCUFFS
• EXTRA SOCKS (2 pair minimum)
OUTER LAYER (Third Line):
(Rucksack -- Least Essential Items)
• RAIN/WIND JACKET (Green,Black,Brown or Camo)
• E-TOOL (Small shovel)
• PONCHO LINER OR SLEEPING BAG
• GROUND PAD
• CANTEENS/CAMEL BACK
• 550 CORD (100 feet)
• EXTRA CLOTHING (Socks, BDU's, T-shirt)
• HOOCH (Half tent shelter)
Exploded View
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Everything you see here (except the OD gunbag)
is worn during field training exercises. Many
Hatchet Force FTXs may require additional gear
as well.