Initial Issue Kits

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This represents way too much free time on my hands over the last twenty some odd years!

Anywho!

I've always had issues with the initial equipment loads in TM 1-1, I feel that throwing a team to the woves in a post-TEOTWAWKI scenario with what boils down to a couple of weeks of food, a basic load of ammunition and a change of underwear is, at best, a waste of resources. Soooo here are my takes on a few of the Project's "packs". Please feel free to flame away, I am wearing my fire-proof thong!

This first post deals with the Basic Pack. This is a tad on the heavy side at 58kg! But this will give a team member sufficient equipment for about 30 days of use.

Duffel Bag
Personal Effects Satchel
PASGT Helmet
Interceptor Armor Vest w/2 trauma plates
ITLBV Vest w/patrol & mission packs
Equipment Belt
M-12 Holster, Ambidextrous
M-9 Bayonet/Knife w/Carrier OR Combat Knife w/Sheath
Entrenching Tool w/Carrier
2 1l Canteens w/Cup & Carriers
2l Canteen w/Cover
5l Bladder Canteen w/Cover
M-1 NBC Kit
M-40 Mask w/Carrier
AN/PAQ-4C Infrared Aiming Light
AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles
AN/PRC-129 Hand Radio
Personal First Aid Kit
Personal Drug Kit
Leatherman Knife w/carrier
Personal Weapons Cleaning Kit
Personal Survival Kit
Mini-Mag Lite w/Carrier
Mag Lite (4 D-cell size)
8 prs Battle Dress Uniforms (2 gray, 6 in woodland)
12 pairs Wool Socks
2 pairs Combat Boots
12 pairs OD Underwear
12 Olive Drab Tee-shirts
Gore-Tex Rainsuit, woodland pat
2 Watch Caps
2 BDU-pattern Field Caps, woodland pat
2 Commando Sweaters
3 prs, Thermal Underwear
OD Green Wool Scarf
4 Neckerchiefs
2 prs Blk Leather Gloves
4 pairs Wool Inserts
Poncho w/Liner, both in woodland pattern
Personal Tent, woodland pattern
2 BDU pattern Ground Sheets, woodland pattern
Sleeping Bag
2 Wool Blankets
Self-Inflating Bedroll
Gore-Tex Sleeping Bag Cover
Mosquito Net
Basic Toilet Kit
3 Bath Towels
100m Cotton Twine
10m of 11mm Nylon Line
50m Parachute Cord
2 Emergency Candles
Mess Kit
7 pouches Emergency Ration Bars (42 bars)
6 assorted Meals-Ready-To-Eat
Personal Stove
10 pouches Trioxane Fuel Tablets (30bars)
6 boxes Wind & Waterproof Matches (300 total)
2 Magnesium Firestarters
3 bottles Water Purification Tablets (150 tabs)
Map Case, containing:
Tritium Compass w/Carrier
Ranger Compass
Protractor
Stainless Steel Signal Mirror
4 Field Message Pads
2 "Bic" Lighters
Camouflage Compact
Pen w/6 reload cartridges
6 #2 Pencils
Mechanical Pencil w/12 reloads
4 Grease Pencils (Red, Green, 2 Black)